Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88

By Barbara Lewis Tom Stoppard poses with the award for Best Play for “Leopoldstadt” at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in...

Venezuela condemns Trump statement on closing the country’s airspace

Item 1 of 2 A view of the city, after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above...

Tom Stoppard leaves ‘majestic body’ of intellectual work

Playright Tom Stoppard arrives for a Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Lord Snowdon at Westminster Abbey in...

US State Department stops processing visas for Afghan allies

By Humeyra Pamuk United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration created on April 23,...

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalo arrives in Brazzaville

Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September...

Nicaragua’s government releases about 40 political prisoners, activists say

By Gabriela Selser MEXICO CITY, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Nicaraguan authorities released about 40 political prisoners on Saturday, two activists in...

North Korea’s Kim stresses Air Force’s nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary

By Ju-min Park North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gestures during a military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding...

Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against “disruption”

By Jessie Pang and James Pomfret Item 1 of 2 A firefighter walks at the site after a deadly fire at...

Lakers news: LeBron James’ status downgrade for Pelicans game

Lakers star LeBron James appeared on the team’s injury report ahead of their upcoming game against the Pelicans.Read More

Ravens news: Dre’Mont Jones responds to NFL’s punishment over ‘violent gesture’

New Ravens pass rusher Dre’Mont Jones took to social media to plead his case after being fined $14,055 for making a...