Malaysia and Singapore agree to launch a special economic zone in a rare move to attract investors
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia and Singapore leaders signed an agreement on Tuesday to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and ...
Long silenced by fear, Syrians now speak about rampant torture under Assad
Days after Assad’s fall, Zahra — now 33 — came to visit Branch 215, a detention facility run by military intelligence in Damascus where he was held for two months. In an underground dungeon, he ...
Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
HSINCHU, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan began three days of military drills on Tuesday as concerns rose over potential cuts to the defense budget due to legislative wrangling between the island’s two major ...
The next round of bitter cold and snow will hit the southern US
The polar vortex of ultra-cold air usually spins around the North Pole, but it sometimes plunges south into the U.S., Europe and Asia. Studies show that a fast-warming Arctic is partly to blame for ...
Man accused of burning woman to death on a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train is set to be arraigned Tuesday on murder and arson charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, will appear ...
Their remains were found decades ago. A new push could identify all of a serial killer's victims
The original investigators believed that at least 25 people were buried at Baumeister’s 18-acre (7.3-hectare) Fox Hollow Farm estate in Westfield, based on evidence that included 10,000 bones and bone ...
New Orleans holds 1st parade of Carnival season 5 days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street
New Orleans has the largest and best-known Carnival celebrations in the U.S., with street parties, fancy balls and parades from simple neighborhood-based walking clubs to elaborate high-tech ...
Mexico drops migrants in troubled resort as it disperses them far from US border
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — About 100 migrants from various countries wandered directionless and disoriented through the streets of the troubled Pacific coast resort of Acapulco.
Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
While North American bird populations decline dramatically, paradoxically, the number of people watching them has increased. While the coronavirus pandemic spurred many people to head outside in ...
Raptors have 'no excuses' for 128-104 beat down by Bucks
TORONTO — RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors had no excuses for their dismal effort against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.
North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets
North Korea in recent years has flight tested various intermediate-range missiles, which if perfected, could reach the U.S. Pacific military hub of Guam. In recent months, North has been testing ...
Suzuki, Hutson lead red-hot Canadiens to 5-4 OT win over Canucks
MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki scored the overtime winner and added two assists as the Montreal Canadiens stayed hot with a 5-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. Lane Hutson also recorded a goal ...