US govt lurches to shutdown as Trump, Democrats spar over wall
WASHINGTON, Dec 21, 2018,, Donald Trump and congressional Democrats stood at stark odds Thursday as the president balked at a…
With eye on China, Japan unveils record defence budget
TOKYO, Dec 21, 2018,, Japan’s defence budget will swell to a record $47 billion for the next fiscal year, the…
Thirteen dead in Czech mine accident: spokesman
PRAGUE, Dec 21, 2018,, Thirteen miners died and up to 10 were injured after methane combustion at a mine in…
U.S. launches two airstrikes in Somalia, killing 11 militants
MOGADISHU, Dec. 21,, The United States army said Thursday that it conducted two airstrikes on Wednesday, killing 11 al-Shabab militants…
US Federal Reserve raises lending rate, signals slower pace ahead
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20,, The US Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, staking its independence despite repeated attacks…
US approves $3.5 billion Patriot missile sale to Turkey
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20,, The United States said Wednesday it approved the sale of $3.5 billion in missiles to Turkey, offering…
Sex abuse claims brought against 700 Catholic clergy in Illinois
CHICAGO, Dec. 20,, Almost 700 clergymen in Illinois have been accused of child sexual assault, a far greater number than…
Both candidates declare victory in Madagascar presidential run-off
ANTANANARIVO, Dec. 20,, Both candidates in Madagascar’s presidential election have claimed victory in the fierce battle for power in the…
Senior Afghan police official killed in Taliban attack in N. province
PUL-E-KHUMRI, Afghanistan, Dec. 20,, A senior police official was killed following crashes in the northern province of Baghlan overnight in…
Asian markets slump after Fed hikes rates
HONG KONG, Dec. 20,, Asian markets slumped Thursday, tracking big losses on Wall Street after the Fed defied unprecedented pressure…