Disney criticized for filming ‘Mulan’ in China’s Xinjiang
World
September 9, 2020
Disney criticized for filming ‘Mulan’ in China’s Xinjiang
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Disney is under fire for filming part of its live-action reboot “Mulan” in Xinjiang, the…
UN report: Increased warming closing in on agreed upon limit
World
September 9, 2020
UN report: Increased warming closing in on agreed upon limit
The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed…
UK government tries to sharpen virus message in England
World
September 9, 2020
UK government tries to sharpen virus message in England
LONDON (AP) — The British government has sought to tighten its grip on the coronavirus in England, banning gatherings of…
Tiny critically endangered gorilla baby born in New Orleans
Environment
September 9, 2020
Tiny critically endangered gorilla baby born in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A tiny baby gorilla has been born at the zoo in New Orleans. Keepers don’t yet…
US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move
Middle East
September 9, 2020
US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move
JERUSALEM (AP) — The US Embassy said Tuesday the State Department has sold the ambassador’s official residence near Tel Aviv…
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
Middle East
September 9, 2020
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The warring parties in Libya and their international backers — the United Arab Emirates, Russia and…
Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny
Middle East
September 9, 2020
Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny
JERUSALEM (AP) — Ahmad Manasra was traveling home from a wedding when he spotted a family in distress on the…
North Korea’s Kim urges quick recovery from typhoon damage
World
September 9, 2020
North Korea’s Kim urges quick recovery from typhoon damage
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for urgent efforts to rebuild thousands of homes…
Trump and Biden run vastly different pandemic campaigns
World
September 9, 2020
Trump and Biden run vastly different pandemic campaigns
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina caps outdoor gatherings at 50 people to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus,…
Gusty winds pose continued wildfire threats in California
World
September 9, 2020
Gusty winds pose continued wildfire threats in California
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged unchecked throughout California Wednesday, and gusty winds could drive flames into new ferocity,…