Category Archives: World

Charles III and the 'weight of history' of Westminster Hall
LONDON (AP) - In his first visit to Britain's Parliament as monarch, King Charles III spoke of feeling the "weight of history which surrounds us" and referenced his "medieval predecessors" as he pledg...
Sep 12, 2022

New Zealand PM says no republic plan following queen's death
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday that her government will not be pursuing any moves toward changing New Zealand to a republic following the death of Queen Eliza...
Sep 12, 2022

Dubai court rejects Danish extradition request for financier
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - An Emirati court ruled on Monday that a British man suspected of masterminding a $1.7 billion tax scheme cannot be extradited to Denmark to face charges. The decisio...
Sep 12, 2022

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Slam title, top ranking
NEW YORK (AP) - Walking out for his first Grand Slam final at age 19, Carlos Alcaraz bumped fists with fans leaning over a railing along the path leading to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Moments late...
Sep 11, 2022

Biden honors 9/11 victims, vows commitment to thwart terror
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, laying a wreath at the Pentagon in a somber commemoration held under a steady rain and paying tribute to "ext...
Sep 11, 2022

US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
NEW YORK (AP) - The 9/11 anniversary commemoration at ground zero has begun with a tolling bell and a moment of silence, 21 years after the start of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. Victims' ...
Sep 11, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin leaves her beloved Balmoral
LONDON (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II's coffin left her beloved Scottish estate Balmoral Castle on Sunday as the monarch who died after 70 years on the throne begins her last journey back to London for a s...
Sep 11, 2022

Steven Spielberg debuts his movie memoir 'The Fabelmans'
TORONTO (AP) - Steven Spielberg premiered his much-anticipated "The Fabelmans" to thunderous applause at the Toronto International Film Festival, debuting his most autobiographical film and one the 75...
Sep 10, 2022

Huge quake hits Papua New Guinea, extent of damage unclear
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Renagi Ravu was meeting with two colleagues at his home in the Papua New Guinea highlands Sunday morning when a huge magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck. Ravu tried to stand...
Sep 10, 2022

Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur for 1st US Open title, 3rd Slam
NEW YORK (AP) - Iga Swiatek beat Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (5) in the U.S. Open final on Saturday to claim her first championship at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title overall. The No. 1-ranked Swi...
Sep 10, 2022