BEIJING (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is holding talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing as the U.S. seeks to restore contacts with China that were disrupted by disputes over trade, Taiwan, human rights and territorial claims. China’s state media say Kerry is meeting Monday with his counterpart for the first extensive face-to-face
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The leader of Solomon Islands is hitting back at criticism of his nation’s deepening security ties with China, saying the United States and Australia have nothing to fear. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare spoke Monday at a news conference after returning from a visit to China,
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A record 16 Chinese warships were spotted in waters around Taiwan in a 24-hour period late last week, the island’s Defense Ministry reported, in what analysts said was the latest sign of an intimidation campaign against Taipei by China’s ruling Communist Party. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) activity
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A record 16 Chinese warships were spotted in waters around Taiwan in a 24-hour period late last week, the island’s Defense Ministry reported, in what analysts said was the latest sign of an intimidation campaign against Taipei by China’s ruling Communist Party. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) activity
Continue ReadingBy KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations meeting in India are set to address critical global economic challenges, including the threat posed by climate change and rising debt among low-income countries. In press statements Monday, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet
Continue ReadingBy KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Heavy downpours lashed South Korea for a ninth day on Monday as rescue workers struggled to search for survivors in landslides, buckled homes and swamped vehicles in the most destructive storm to hit the country this year. At least 40 people have died, 34 others
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Mónica De León Barba, una ciudadana estadounidense que fue secuestrada el pasado noviembre mientras caminaba hacia su casa en México, regresó a Estados Unidos después de que sus captores la liberaron, según las autoridades del FBI en San Francisco. “El FBI se complace en anunciar que Mónica De León Barba está
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Leaders from the European Union and Latin America have gingerly hugged at the opening of their first summit in eight years. But Monday’s opening session didn’t turn into a joyful reunion of long-lost friends. Leaders from across the Atlantic have brought century-old recrimnations of colonialism and slavery
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia as optimism over a Wall Street rally was countered by worries about the Chinese economy. Shares edged higher in Tokyo but fell in most other regional markets. Hong Kong’s benchmark lost 2% as it reopened after a weather related
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Men will compete in artistic swimming at next year’s Paris Olympics. Men have competed at the lower levels in a sport formerly known as synchronized swimming. But next year for the first time they will have the Olympic stage. American artistic swimmer Bill May says
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Men will compete in artistic swimming at next year’s Paris Olympics. Men have competed at the lower levels in a sport formerly known as synchronized swimming. But next year for the first time they will have the Olympic stage. American artistic swimmer Bill May says
Continue ReadingBy Larry Madowo, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — Former employees of Twitter Africa who were laid off as part of a global cost-cutting measure after Elon Musk’s acquisition have not received any severance pay more than seven months since leaving the company, several sources told CNN. In late May, the former employees, who were based
Continue ReadingBy Larry Madowo, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — Former employees of Twitter Africa who were laid off as part of a global cost-cutting measure after Elon Musk’s acquisition have not received any severance pay more than seven months since leaving the company, several sources told CNN. In late May, the former employees, who were based
Continue ReadingBy Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The winning numbers for Monday’s estimated $900 million Powerball jackpot – the third largest jackpot prize in the game’s history – have been drawn. The numbers are 17, 8, 9, 41, 5, and red Powerball 21. If a player wins the jackpot on Monday night, they will have the
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — El humo de los incendios forestales canadienses continúa plagando los Estados Unidos, lo que provocó alertas de calidad del aire en al menos 11 estados en la región norte de las Llanuras, el Medio Oeste y los Grandes Lagos este domingo. Desde Montana hasta Ohio, los meteorólogos predijeron que casi 60
Continue ReadingBy STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Spain captain Ivana Andres has apologized to the Maori people of New Zealand for a video showing four members of her country’s Women’s World Cup squad mocking the traditional haka which was shared a week ago on social media. The video was posted shortly
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer The history of golf courses serving as a boardroom with grass is a lengthy one. Corporate executives and politicians have used the game as a chance to make deals and generate influence for years. That is unlikely to change after the stunning merger of the PGA Tour and LIV
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer The history of golf courses serving as a boardroom with grass is a lengthy one. Corporate executives and politicians have used the game as a chance to make deals and generate influence for years. That is unlikely to change after the stunning merger of the PGA Tour and LIV
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Kerry Bowie’s daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate. And while their schedules are jammed with everything from piano and violin lessons to soccer and volleyball tournaments, at some point this
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer Kerry Bowie’s daughters have dreams. Big ones. His 15-year-old wants to go to law school, maybe dabble in politics. His 12-year-old plans to be a business magnate. And while their schedules are jammed with everything from piano and violin lessons to soccer and volleyball tournaments, at some point this
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