Japan’s orphaned monkey sensation Punch to celebrate his 1st birthday
ICHIKAWA, Japan (AP) — Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by…
Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a hit medium for creativity
KUMAGAYA, Japan — The humble blackboard is serving as the canvas, and colorful chalk the paint, for young…
‘Sheep in the Box’ directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda hits US theaters
TOKYO (AP) — In acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film, a grieving couple turns to technology to…
This year’s Ebola outbreak has spread faster than the worst on record
ABUJA, Nigeria — ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching…
Canada’s pension system treats caregiving as a gap rather than a contribution, leaving women behind
Connie McAlister, a 58-year-old Saskatoon resident, has a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a low six-figure salary…
UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June as fuel and food prices drop – YouTube
UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June as fuel and food prices drop YouTubeSome food prices have fallen –…
Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut
An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the star of her directorial debut, “The Deb,” in…
Court clears Rebel Wilson of defaming ‘The Deb’ star Charlotte MacInnes
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the star of her…
A Palestinian family split between Israel and Gaza reunites
NAZARETH, Israel (AP) — The last time Mais al-Gharam saw her seven siblings was in the Gaza Strip…
Troubled Indonesian nutrition agency loses second chief
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The head of Indonesia’s multi-billion-dollar free meals program resigned on Wednesday just 45 days…
Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A two-armed space robot blasted off on a private salvage operation Tuesday afternoon to…
McMichael gallery to close next week for a three-year renovation
Open this photo in gallery: The McMichael Canadian Art Collection says the redevelopment will add 60-per-cent more space…