Updated: New York subway bomb suspect charged
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 15:34
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
The New York Police Department says the man accused of the subway bombing has been charged with supporting an act of terrorism. The NYPD said Tuesday on Twitter that Akayed Ullah also has been...
Trump says accusations of sexual misconduct 'fabricated'
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 15:29
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
President Donald Trump, pushing back against women accusing him of sexual misconduct, insisted Tuesday he's the target of "false accusations and fabricated stories of women who I don't know and/or...
Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2017: 'Feminism'
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 08:05
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
This may or may not come as a surprise: Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2017 is "feminism." Yes, it's been a big year or two or 100 for the word. In 2017, lookups for feminism increased 70...
Ex-US deserter to North Korea who married Japan abductee dies
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 08:01
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Charles Jenkins, a U.S Army deserter to North Korea who married a Japanese abductee and lived in Japan after their release, has died. He was 77. Jenkins was found collapsed outside his home in...
Baby milk maker orders global recall over salmonella fears
Monday, 11 December 2017, 13:45
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Baby milk maker Lactalis and French authorities have ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination. The French company, one of the largest dairy...
Israeli, French leaders tangle over US Jerusalem decision
Monday, 11 December 2017, 08:17
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
The French and Israeli leaders sparred verbally Sunday over the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, while new violence rippled across the region following the move by U.S....
Brexit secretary says a no-deal Brexit now less likely
Sunday, 10 December 2017, 18:27
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
The likelihood of Britain leaving the European Union without a future trade deal has "dropped dramatically" now that the two sides have reached a preliminary agreement on their divorce terms, the...
Princes William and Harry chose sculptor for Diana statue
Sunday, 10 December 2017, 16:22
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Kensington Palace says Princes William and Harry have chosen sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley to create a statue of their mother, Princess Diana, to mark the 20th anniversary of her...
Celebrity publicist Clifford dies during sex crimes sentence
Sunday, 10 December 2017, 16:16
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Disgraced celebrity publicist Max Clifford, a confidante to the stars who fell from grace amid Britain's investigation of past sexual abuse, died Sunday after collapsing in prison. He was...