Jan 02 Interpol issues wanted notice to Lebanon for ex-Nissan executive By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Interpol issued a wanted notice Thursday for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who jumped bail in Japan and fled to Lebanon rather than face trial on financial misconduct charges in an escape that has baffled and embarrassed authorities. Continue reading
Jan 02 Esper says Iran may be planning more attacks on U.S. interests By Robert Burns, Associated Press Iran or its proxy forces may be planning further strikes on American interests in the Middle East, and the U.S. is prepared to take preemptive military action if it gets sufficient warning, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 02 Indonesia floods death toll rises to 30 as waters recede By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Monsoon rains and rising rivers submerged at least 182 neighborhoods in greater Jakarta and caused landslides in the Bogor and Depok districts on the city's outskirts. Continue reading
Jan 02 Japanese prosecutors raid former Nissan chair’s home By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Japanese media showed investigators entering the home, which was Carlos Ghosn's third residence in Tokyo since he was first arrested a year ago. Continue reading
Jan 02 Copter crash kills Taiwan’s top military officer and 7 others By Ralph Jennings, Associated Press As chief of the general staff, Gen. Shen Yi-ming was responsible for overseeing the self-governing island's defense against China. Continue reading
Jan 02 Some flee, others restock before Australian wildfires worsen By Tristan Lavalette, Associated Press Cooler weather since Tuesday has aided firefighting and allowed people to replenish supplies. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: Death toll in Australian wildfires rises to 17 In our news wrap Wednesday, New Year’s Day brought only slight relief to parts of Australia ravaged by some of the country’s worst-ever wildfires. The death toll rose to 17. Also, the Taliban staged a series of attacks on Afghan… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 10:30 Crisis at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is over, but tensions remain After the most significant standoff outside a U.S. Embassy in years, demonstrators in Baghdad stood down on Wednesday -- but they also declared victory. Sarkawt Shams, a member of the Iraqi parliament, and Douglas Silliman, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq,… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 5:43 Kim Jong Un’s ‘major’ strategy shift on North Korean weapons and economy North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has announced he will no longer abide by a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests. With direct talks between North Korea and the Trump administration stalled, Kim also warned the people of his… Continue watching
Jan 01 Global air crash deaths fall by more than half in 2019 By David McHugh, Associated Press The To70 consultancy said Wednesday that 257 people died in eight fatal accidents in 2019. That compares to 534 deaths in 13 fatal accidents in 2018. Continue reading