World
Duterte voids amnesty of critical senator, orders his arrest
Manila, Sep 4 (AP/UNB) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has voided an amnesty given to a former rebel military officer and ordered the arrest of the man who as a senator has been one of the president's fiercest critics.
Typhoon brings heavy rain, powerful winds to western Japan
Tokyo, Sep 4 (AP/UNB) — High winds and heavy rain whipped the Japanese cities of Kobe and Osaka and surrounding areas Tuesday as a powerful typhoon made landfall, disrupting train service and air travel.
Insurgents attack police checkpoint, kill 2
Kabul, Sep 4 (AP/UNB) — At least six police officers were killed by insurgents in two separate attacks on checkpoints in Afghanistan's northwestern Badghis and eastern Paktia provinces, provincial officials said.
Trump's pollution rules rollback to hit coal country hard
Grant Town, Sep 03 (AP/UNB) — It's coal people like miner Steve Knotts, 62, who make West Virginia Trump Country.
Iran FM says 'terrorists must be purged' from Syria's Idlib
Damascus, Sep 03 (AP/UNB) — Iran's foreign minister said at the start of a visit to Damascus on Monday that "terrorists must be purged" from Syria's Idlib and the entire northwestern province returned to government control.
Iraq's new parliament meets as rival blocs vie for majority
Baghdad, Sep 03 (AP/UNB) — Iraq's newly-elected parliament held its first session on Monday as two blocs, both claiming to hold the most seats, vied for the right to form a new government.
Firefighters try to save relics as fire engulfs Rio museum
Rio De Janeiro, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — A huge fire engulfed Brazil's 200-year-old National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, lighting up the night sky with towering flames as firefighters and museum workers raced to save historical relics from the blaze.
2018's most volatile candidate (it's Trump) isn't on ballot
Washington, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — Heading into the midterm elections, the most volatile candidate this year isn't on the ballot.
UN agency: Trips across Mediterranean fall, but risks rise
Geneva, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — The U.N. refugee agency says people smugglers are taking greater risks to ferry their human cargo toward Europe as Libya's coast guard intercepts more and more boats carrying migrants, increasing the likelihood that those on board may die during the Mediterranean journeys.
Duterte visit showcases Netanyahu's roster of tough-guy pals
Jerusalem, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — The first-ever visit of a leader of the Philippines is sure to be touted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as another success in his campaign to enhance Israel's relations across the globe. But critics say this outreach has come at a cost, with Netanyahu cozying up to authoritarian leaders, some of whom are guilty of human rights abuses.