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Australia announces reopening of offshore detention center

Australia announces reopening of offshore detention center

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Wednesday announced the reopening of a controversial offshore migrant detention center on Christmas Island, doubling…
Written in the stars: In chaos, Thai politicians turn to clairvoyants

Written in the stars: In chaos, Thai politicians turn to clairvoyants

A hand-drawn map of constellations and planetary orbits shows Thailand in the throes of a “gateway” year of change, says…
Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ found guilty by NY jury

Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ found guilty by NY jury

Mexican mobster Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was found guilty Tuesday by a New York jury of crimes spanning a quarter…
French ‘yellow vest’ boxer on trial for punching police

French ‘yellow vest’ boxer on trial for punching police

A former boxer who became a hero to some of France’s “yellow vest” protesters after being filmed punching police officers…
Carlos Ghosn’s lead defense lawyer resigns

Carlos Ghosn’s lead defense lawyer resigns

Two lawyers defending former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on charges of financial misconduct quit suddenly on Wednesday, the latest shock…
Trump says not ‘happy’ with border deal but shutdown unlikely

Trump says not ‘happy’ with border deal but shutdown unlikely

President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that he will walk back his threat to shut the government even if he does…
Islamic militants’ deadly resurgence threatens Nigeria polls

Islamic militants’ deadly resurgence threatens Nigeria polls

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Baba Inuwa was pleased to move back to his vegetable farm in Nigeria’s northeast, encouraged by…
Australia cattle giant warns of ‘extreme losses’ from floods

Australia cattle giant warns of ‘extreme losses’ from floods

Australia’s largest cattle company has warned of “extreme losses” after record-breaking floods, as producers said more than 300,000 cows were…
US lawmakers announce tentative deal on wall, shutdown

US lawmakers announce tentative deal on wall, shutdown

US lawmakers announced late Monday an agreement in principle to avoid another government shutdown, with nearly $1.4 billion in money…
Banned Chinese billionaire calls Australia ‘a giant baby’

Banned Chinese billionaire calls Australia ‘a giant baby’

A Chinese billionaire barred from Australia on suspicions he is part of a Communist Party influence campaign has lashed out…
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