BEIJING — President Donald Trump nodded appreciatively as China’s Xi Jinping showcased a centuries-old temple in Beijing’s Forbidden City. He clapped along as the two leaders watched a Chinese […]
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Fiji Calls For Urgency in Talks to Implement Climate Accord
BONN, Germany — Fiji’s prime minister called for a sense of urgency in the fight against global warming Monday, telling negotiators “we must not fail our people,” as he […]
Trump Says US Will Arm Japan to Knock Down Korea Missiles
TOKYO — President Donald Trump on Monday refused to rule out eventual military action against North Korea and declared that the United States “will not stand” for Pyongyang menacing […]
How Do Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Work?
The invention of the internet has brought the world closer than anyone from earlier ages could have ever imagined. Between video calling, email and social media, communicating with someone […]
North Korean Diplomat Says Trump Has ‘Declared War’
UNITED NATIONS — North Korea’s top diplomat said Monday that President Donald Trump’s tweet that leader Kim Jong Un “won’t be around much longer” was “a declaration of war” […]
Kim Fires Off Insults at Trump and Hints at Weapons Test
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lobbed a string of insults at President Donald Trump on Friday, calling him a “mentally deranged U.S. dotard” and […]
Rohingya Muslims Are Being Wiped Off Myanmar’s Map
YANGON, Myanmar — For generations, Rohingya Muslims have called Myanmar home. Now, in what appears to be a systematic purge, the minority ethnic group is being wiped off the […]
After 70 Years, Filipino Vets of WWII to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Filipino and Filipino American veterans of World War II will receive the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony on Oct. 25 honoring their courage and heroism which helped guide […]
At UN, Trump Threatens To ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea
UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump, in a combative debut speech to the U.N. General Assembly, threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea if the nation’s “Rocket man” leader does […]
UN Takes Up North Korea After Latest Missile Launch
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea conducted its longest-ever test flight of a ballistic missile Friday, sending an intermediate-range weapon hurtling over U.S. ally Japan into the northern Pacific […]
China Looks At Ending Sales Of Gasoline Cars
BEIJING — China is joining France and Britain in announcing plans to end sales of gasoline and diesel cars. China’s industry ministry is developing a timetable to end production […]
Solemn, Personal Ceremonies As US Commemorates 9/11
NEW YORK — Holding photos and reading names of loved ones lost 16 years ago, 9/11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the attacks at ground zero on Monday […]
S. Korea Braces For Another Possible N. Korea Missile Test
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is closely watching North Korea over the possibility it may launch another intercontinental ballistic missile as soon as Saturday when it celebrates its […]
Guam’s Tourism Popularity Unhurt By North Korea Threats
HAGATNA, Guam — Tourists haven’t been deterred from visiting the tropical island of Guam even though the U.S. territory has been the target of threats from North Korea during […]
Couple Buys One Of SF’s Most Affluent Streets
Is it possible to buy an entire city street? The homeowners of Presidio Terrace, a privately owned and exclusive gated community in San Francisco’s Presidio just had a harsh […]
