UN picks Wonder Woman as women’s envoy; critics want Real Woman
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Friday designated Wonder Woman to head a women’s rights campaign, drawing angry protests from feminist…
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Clinton says Trump stance on vote results threatens US democracy
CLEVELAND: Democratic White House hopeful Hillary Clinton on Friday accused her opponent Donald Trump of “threatening” American democracy by refusing…
Philippines’ Duterte says will not sever US ties
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Saturday he would not sever his nation’s alliance with the United States, as he clarified…
Nobel academy member slams ‘arrogant’ Dylan
STOCKHOLM: A prominent member of the academy which awards the Nobel literature prize slammed this year’s laureate Bob Dylan as…
Creepy clown scare spreads to Germany
BERLIN: Police said Friday five incidents involving so-called scary clowns had occurred in two north German towns, including one assailant…
US destroyer sails close to contested islands in South China Sea
WASHINGTON: A US destroyer sailed close to a string of islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on…
Trump booed in NY, assailed by Obama
Republican nominee suggests launching a legal challenge if Clinton wins the Nov 8 presidential election NEW YORK: Donald Trump endured…
Typhoon Haima batters HK as city in lockdown
HONG KONG: The usually frenetic streets of Hong Kong were deserted yesterday as the city was battered by Typhoon Haima…