Grandchildren of men who experienced A-bomb attacks 80 years ago now work for peace
HIROSHIMA, Japan — When the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, Ari Beser’s…
Myint Swe, Myanmar’s former acting president, dies at 74
BANGKOK (AP) — Myint Swe, who became Myanmar’s acting president under controversial circumstances after the military seized power…
Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as…
Syria signs $14 billion in investment deals, including $4 billion airport expansion
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria signed agreements worth $14 billion with regional and international companies on Wednesday for 12…
Ford proposes three-level tunnel under Highway 401, feasibility study not started
Open this photo in gallery: ‘We’re building that tunnel as sure as I’m talking to you,’ Ontario Premier…
Brazil’s government requests consultations at WTO over Trump’s tariffs
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil requested consultations at the World Trade Organization over tariffs imposed by U.S.…
Ontario premier warns that Trump could reopen trade pact
TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province said Wednesday he doesn’t trust U.S. President Donald…
US auctions Russian luxury yacht Amadea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is auctioning off the $325 million yacht Amadea, its first sale of…
World’s longest suspension bridge to connect Sicily to mainland Italy after decades of false starts
Open this photo in gallery: An artist’s rendering of the €13.5-billion Strait of Messina Bridge.Webuild / Eurolink Image…
Ghana helicopter crash kills defense and environment ministers
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The crash of a military helicopter in Ghana on Wednesday killed all eight people…
China tackles chikungunya virus outbreak as thousands fall ill
TAIPEI, Taiwan — An outbreak of the chikungunya virus in China has prompted authorities to take preventive measures…
Milorad Dodik, Bosnian Serb separatist leader, removed from office
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnia’s electoral authorities on Wednesday stripped separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from his…