World
A writer tracks air pollution worldwide on unique tour
New York, Sept 12 (AP/UNB) — Beth Gardiner's world tour started with the diesel smell in her adopted hometown of London.
18 years later, America vows to 'never forget' 9/11
New York, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the grief is still raw, paid tribute with wreath-layings and the solemn roll call of the dead Wednesday as America marked the 18th anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil.
Trump says he's considering 5 candidates to replace Bolton
Washington, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's looking at five individuals to become his fourth national security adviser to replace John Bolton, the hawkish diplomat who clashed with the president on global challenges, especially Iran and North Korea.
Senators pitch Trump on expanded gun background check bill
Washington, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Senators pushing to require background checks for private gun sales made a fresh pitch to President Donald Trump on Wednesday amid continued gridlock over legislation to curb gun violence following a summer of more mass shootings .
Police say Indian troops have killed a militant in Kashmir
New Delhi, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Indian troops have killed a suspected militant during an operation in the northern part of the Indian-controlled Kashmir, the region's police chief said.
SKorea asks IOC to ban 'rising sun' flag at Tokyo Olympics
Seoul, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — South Korea has formally asked the International Olympic Committee to ban the Japanese "rising sun" flag at next year's Tokyo Games, calling it a symbol of Japan's brutal wartime past and comparing it with the Nazi swastika.
2 dead after cargo plane crashes, burns near Toledo airport
Toledo, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Authorities say two people are dead after a cargo plane approaching an Ohio airport crashed and burst into flames as it hit several unoccupied vehicles.
Taylor Swift suspect charged in Trump golf course damage
Bedminster, Sep 11(AP/UNB) — The man charged with breaking into singer Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion is accused of causing more than $20,000 damage to President Donald Trump's New Jersey golf course.
Former Indonesian President Habibie dies at age 83
Jakarta, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Former Indonesian President Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, who allowed democratic reforms and an independence referendum for East Timor following the ouster of the dictator Suharto, has died. He was 83.
China to host int'l event of intangible cultural heritage
Beijing, Sept 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The seventh International Festival of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will be held in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, from Oct. 17 to 22.