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Turkey doubles tariffs on US imports in retaliation

[2018-08-16 07:41]

ISTANBUL - Turkey has doubled tariffs on some imports from the United States, such as cars, alcohol and tobacco, in what its vice-president said was a response to deliberate US attacks on the Turkish economy.

Priests abused 1,000 children

[2018-08-16 07:41]

WASHINGTON - More than 300 "predator priests" from six Catholic dioceses across the eastern US state of Pennsylvania have been accused of sexually abusing over 1,000 children since the 1940s, according to a grand jury report released on Tuesday.

UK heat wave reveals archaeological secrets

[2018-08-16 07:41]

The United Kingdom's scorching summer heat wave has revealed hidden archaeological secrets of buried history, with ancient farms, burial mounds and neolithic monuments among fascinating finds.

Positive reaction to first joint patrol

[2018-08-16 07:41]

ZAGREB - Six Chinese police officers were scheduled to leave Croatia on Wednesday after patrolling with their counterparts in the country for a month during the tourist season.

Kenyan farmers toast growing European demand for avocados

[2018-08-16 07:41]

THIKA, Kenya - It may be loved and derided as the go-to millennial brunch, but avocado toast is proving a boon for Kenyan farmers as they cash in on the seemingly ever-growing enthusiasm.

Urgent need for Koreans to reunite

[2018-08-15 07:52]

GYODONG ISLAND, ROK - Retired farmer Hwang Rae-ha would love to see his mother again, but nearly 70 years after he last set eyes on her, he said he would settle for a photograph.

Soul icon Aretha Franklin seriously ill

[2018-08-15 07:52]

NEW YORK - Fans and friends, including Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott, offered prayers and well wishes to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who is seriously ill.

Vienna crowned as world's most livable city

[2018-08-15 07:52]

VIENNA - Austria's capital has beaten Melbourne to be ranked the "world's most livable city" in a new annual survey released on Monday, ending the southern Australian city's seven-year reign.

Newfound species of dinosaur was 'built for flying'

[2018-08-15 07:52]

PARIS - Scientists on Monday unveiled a previously unknown species of giant pterosaur, the first creatures with a backbone to fly under their own power.

Tighter laws tough sell as Canada faces rise in shootings

[2018-08-15 07:52]

TORONTO - Rising violence in Canada has prompted calls for the federal government to tighten gun laws but tougher regulations could cause a political backlash in a country where 2 million people are licensed to own a firearm.

Industrial park brings life benefits

[2018-08-14 07:33]

Belt and Road project in Belarus now a multinational business hub

Protest overwhelms white supremacist rally

[2018-08-14 07:33]

WASHINGTON - A small white supremacist rally took place outside the White House on Sunday when only about 20 far-right supporters showed up, but they were massively outnumbered by counterprotesters.

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