Theatre in democratic Taiwan stages Hong Kong play about Tiananmen square
By Angie Teo and Jessie Pang TAIPEI A Taiwan theatre is showcasing a Hong Kong play about Tiananmen
2023-06-03 11:59
Dad-to-be Chris Bassitt pitches Blue Jays over Mets 3-0
Chris Bassitt took the mound after a 91-minute rain delay, ready to rush back to Toronto as his wife went into labor, and shut down his former team on three hits to lead the Blue Jays over the New York Mets 3-0
2023-06-03 11:57
US, allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea's failed military spy satellite launch
The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China over North Korea’s failed launch of a military spy satellite this week in violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, which Moscow and Beijing refused to condemn
2023-06-03 11:29
State Department sanctions former Haitian Prime Minister Lamothe for corruption
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday the sanction of former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe for the alleged misuse of tens of millions of dollars.
2023-06-03 11:26
Texas becomes largest state to ban transgender care for minors
By Daniel Trotta Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed a bill that bans transgender healthcare including puberty
2023-06-03 11:21
Panama boosts security in Darien Gap to confront human traffickers
PANAMA CITY Panama launched a police operation on Friday at its border with Colombia to fight organized crime
2023-06-03 11:15
Community mourns teenager's death after gas station owner charged with murder
Community members are grieving the death of a 14-year-old boy who authorities say was fatally shot in the back by a South Carolina gas station owner
2023-06-03 10:28
Secret Service implements tougher penalties after probe finds agents were on phones and missed intruder at national security adviser's home
The US Secret Service implemented tougher disciplinary measures after preliminary findings from an internal investigation found agents missed an intruder at national security adviser Jake Sullivan's home in part because they were using their personal phones, people briefed on the matter said.
2023-06-03 10:25
US Defense Secretary Austin says Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China
American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict
2023-06-03 10:22
United Airlines pilots union votes to authorize a strike vote
The United Airlines Holdings Inc pilots union has unanimously voted to authorize a strike vote, the union chair
2023-06-03 09:55
Hawaii allows more concealed carry after US Supreme Court ruling, but bans guns in most places
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed legislation that will allow more people to carry concealed firearms
2023-06-03 09:54
Money laundering trial ends for former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli
The trial of former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli and 14 others for alleged money laundering related to their purchase of a publishing company concluded Friday, starting the clock on the 30 days the judge has to issue a verdict
2023-06-03 09:50