(AP) Over 100 dead as typhoon slams central PhilippinesBy JIM GOMEZAssociated PressTACLOBAN, Philippines **UPDATE** AFP reports the Red Cross estimates about 1,200 people have died as a result of the typhoon. The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday,
(AP) Fugitive whaling protester: ‘We’re not pirates’By GENE JOHNSONAssociated PressSEATTLEA fugitive activist known for attacking Japanese whaling vessels off Antarctica insisted “we’re not pirates” Wednesday as he addressed a U.S. appeals court considering whether he and the organization he founded
(AFP) Lady Gaga is streaming her new album a week early after leaks, but she hinted Wednesday at an out-of-this-world publicity splash with its official launch–a concert in space. The multi-platinum-selling pop diva’s third album, “Artpop,” went up without warning
FOX NEWS: In the book, “Soul Survivor: The Reincarnation of a World War II Fighter Pilot,” Bruce and Andrea Leininger, tell the story of their son, James, and the strange nightmares he began having as a toddler. Bruce says the
(AP) Japan nuke agency urges drastic steps at FukushimaBy MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated PressTOKYOIn their first meeting since Japan created a new, more independent nuclear agency 13 months ago, the top regulator urged the head of the utility that runs the crippled
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Japan and China exchange threats as relations deteriorate Iran exacts deadly revenge after border guards are killed by jihadists UAE signs new $4.9 billion aid package for Egypt Fear of a paralytic polio epidemic
(AP) 7.3-magnitude quake rocks Japan; no damage reportsBy MARI YAMAGUCHI and KEN MORITSUGUAssociated PressTOKYOAn earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck early Saturday off Japan’s east coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and Japan’s emergency agencies issued a tsunami advisory for the
(AP) Nuclear officers napped with blast door left openBy ROBERT BURNSAP National Security WriterWASHINGTONAir Force officers entrusted with the launch keys to long-range nuclear missiles have been caught twice this year leaving open a blast door that is intended to
(AP) Japan trade deficit at record in SeptemberBy ELAINE KURTENBACHAP Business WriterTOKYOJapan’s trade deficit ballooned to a fresh record for September as costs for imports of food and other necessities outstripped growth in exports. Preliminary customs data Monday show September’s
China’s Dagong credit rating agency on October 17th downgraded its United States sovereign credit rating to A- and maintained its negative outlook on America’s solvency. Dagong warned that despite Washington’s last-minute resolution of the debt ceiling deadlock, “The fundamental situation that the
BBC News: Six workers at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant have been doused in radioactive water, its operator says. The incident happened after a worker removed a pipe connected to a water treatment system at the plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company
According to a study released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), American adults lag significantly behind other countries in their job skill sets. Young adults lag behind in literacy, math, and technology, as do middle-aged Americans. Secretary
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Bali was graced by the presence of Secretary of State John Kerry, a stand-in for Barack Obama, who decided to stay home so he could refuse to negotiate with the GOP-led House of
BUSAN, South Korea, Oct. 5 (UPI)–Filmmaker Oliver Stone traveled to Jeju Island in South Korea to protest a planned naval base opponents say is part of a U.S. effort to dominate the region. The U.S. military plans to build a
(AP) US women takes double in vault; Shirai wins floorBy RAF CASERTAP Sports WriterANTWERP, BelgiumThe United States won a second gold-silver double in as many days at the gymnastics world championships on Saturday, with defending champion McKayla Maroney beating all-around
(Reuters) – The United States needed a par on the final hole to retain the overall lead over the Internationals on the first day of the Presidents Cup after almost throwing away a commanding advantage following a lengthy weather delay.
Brazil’s tourist board Embratur said Thursday it had stepped up efforts to lure more foreign visitors as the Latin American giant gears up to host next year’s World Cup. Embratur said September had seen a major publicity push worldwide, including
(AP) US, Japan to deploy new radar, drones in next yearBy LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEEAssociated PressTOKYOThe United States and Japan moved Thursday to modernize and expand their defense alliance to counter new 21st century challenges including the continuing
(AP) Pentagon wants more workers exempt from furloughsBy LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated PressSEOUL, South KoreaPentagon and administration lawyers are looking for ways to expand the number of Defense Department civilians who are exempt from furloughs, amid worries that the government shutdown
(AP) Cuba lets athletes compete in foreign leaguesBy ANNE-MARIE GARCIAAssociated PressHAVANACuba announced Friday that its athletes will be allowed to sign contracts to compete in foreign leagues, a shift from decades of policy that held professional sports to be anathema
One of Prager University’s core tenets involves sharing information that isn’t taught in most colleges. That certainly applies to the nuances of the Iraq War, a subject the left seized upon ever since the first shot was fired with their
(AP) Twitter launches emergency alerts for phonesNEW YORKTwitter is launching an alerts feature that lets U.S. users receive emergency notices as text messages. Alerts are available from the American Red Cross, the Centers for Disease Control, the Federal Emergency Management
North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme is developing beyond the international community’s ability to rein it in with effective sanctions and export restrictions, regional analysts and nuclear experts warned Wednesday. While opinion on the current level of the nuclear threat posed
North Korea on Sunday angrily denied reports that it had executed several state performers to cover up the past of its first lady, calling the media accounts an “unpardonable” crime. The denial came a day after the North indefinitely postponed
Hours after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Fukushima plant and ordered its two remaining reactors decommissioned, an earthquake, magnitude 5.8, struck the area. Video posted to You Tube from a live camera set up by the Tokyo Electric
