Category Archives: World

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 30 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast
WAJIMA, Japan (AP) - A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 30 people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tues...
Jan 01, 2024

South Korean opposition leader is attacked and injured by an unidentified man, officials say
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked and injured by an unidentified man during a visit Tuesday to the southeastern city of Busan, emergency officials sai...
Jan 01, 2024

Joey Daccord posts second career shutout as Seattle topples Vegas 3-0 in Winter Classic
SEATTLE (AP) - As the last one on the ice, Joey Daccord skated in a circle with his goalie stick in the air and the home fans chanting his name in unison. The reaction from the crowd was deserved afte...
Jan 01, 2024

Elvis is in the building, along with fishmongers as part of a nautical scene for the Winter Classic
SEATTLE (AP) - The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus, followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as...
Jan 01, 2024

Israel's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's Supreme Court on Monday struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial overhaul, a decision that threatens to reopen the fissures in ...
Jan 01, 2024

Japan issues tsunami warnings after a series of very strong earthquakes in the Sea of Japan
TOKYO (AP) - Japan issued tsunami alerts Monday after a series of strong quakes in the Sea of Japan. The Japan Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures sho...
Jan 01, 2024

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen announced during her New Year's sp...
Dec 31, 2023

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters...
Dec 31, 2023

Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, snap NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 poin...
Dec 30, 2023

Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked key parts of an Iowa law that bans some books from school libraries and forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues. Judge Stephen...
Dec 29, 2023