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Former CIA officer portrayed in ‘Argo’ film dead at 78

Former CIA officer portrayed in ‘Argo’ film dead at 78

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A former CIA technical operations officer who helped rescue six US diplomats from Iran in 1980…
Death toll from Mexico fuel explosion rises to 85

Death toll from Mexico fuel explosion rises to 85

  The death toll from a fiery explosion in central Mexico rose to 85 on Sunday as authorities vowed to…
Filipino Muslims vote on autonomy after long peace effort

Filipino Muslims vote on autonomy after long peace effort

MARAWI, Philippines (AP) — Filipino Muslims in the southern Philippines voted Monday in a referendum on a new autonomous region…
British PM turns to Brexit ‘Plan B’

British PM turns to Brexit ‘Plan B’

  British Prime Minister Theresa May unveils her Brexit “Plan B” to parliament on Monday after MPs shredded her EU…
Ghosn awaits fate after vowing to stay in Japan if bailed

Ghosn awaits fate after vowing to stay in Japan if bailed

  Carlos Ghosn will learn his fate Monday as a Tokyo court rules on his bail request after he vowed…
World’s 26 richest own same as poorest half: Oxfam

World’s 26 richest own same as poorest half: Oxfam

The world’s 26 richest people own the same wealth as the poorest half of humanity, Oxfam said Monday, urging governments…
DRC court declares Tshisekedi president, outraging opponents

DRC court declares Tshisekedi president, outraging opponents

  DR Congo’s top court Sunday declared Felix Tshisekedi president after disputed elections, outraging opponents who alleged a stitch-up as…
Students in Trump hats mock Native American; school apologizes

Students in Trump hats mock Native American; school apologizes

  (Reuters) – A Catholic school in Kentucky condemned a group of its students, many of whom wore “Make America…
Has Davos made the world better?

Has Davos made the world better?

  Klaus Schwab, who founded the World Economic Forum (WEF), has said his childhood during World War II inspired him…
Trump offers concessions on immigrants in return for wall funds

Trump offers concessions on immigrants in return for wall funds

  US President Donald Trump on Saturday offered to temporarily shield a million immigrants from deportation if Congress authorizes funding…
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