US military identifies a soldier killed in a crash on a German highway
BERLIN (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday identified a soldier killed when a truck hit her Stryker armored vehicle on a highway in southern Germany....
Agence France-Presse pursues copyright case against X, formerly known as Twitter
PARIS (AP) — France’s international news agency, Agence France-Presse, says it is pursuing a copyright case against X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter,...
Violent unrest is rising in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after attempt to disarm fighters, witnesses say
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Violent unrest is escalating in Ethiopia’s Amhara region as federal security forces clash with a local ethnic militia, leading the deputy prime...
Nintendo’s profit jumps as Super Mario franchise gets a boost from hit film
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo reported a 52% increase in net profit for the first fiscal quarter on Thursday following the success of its Super Mario movie...
Toronto home sales and prices up from last July, down from June: TRREB
TORONTO – The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales, listings and prices were up in July compared with last year, but activity looks to...
Government Restricts Laptop, Tablet and PC Imports With Immediate Effect in Bid to Push Local Manufacturing
The government has restricted imports of laptops, tablets, and personal computers with immediate effect, according to a government notice on Thursday, in a bid to push...
Selection of Thailand’s new prime minister delayed again, to await court decision on election winner
BANGKOK (AP) — A parliamentary vote to select Thailand’s new prime minister expected on Friday was delayed again after a court put off a decision in...
Pope Francis urges students in Portugal to fight economic injustice and protect the environment
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Pope Francis challenged university students on Thursday to make the world a more just and inclusive place, as he focused the second...
Highway bridge in northern China collapses due to flash floods and casualties are unknown
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A highway bridge in northern China collapsed due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains, and two cars fell into the river,...
Adidas brings in $437 million from selling Yeezy shoes that will benefit anti-hate groups
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas brought in 400 million euros ($437 million) from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye,...