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Samsung apologizes over sicknesses, deaths of some workers
Published On: November 23, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SEOUL, Nov 23: Samsung Electronics on Friday apologized for the sickness and deaths of some of its workers, saying it failed to create a safe working environment at its computer chip and display factories.
Google tightens political ad rules ahead of Europe elections
Published On: November 22, 2018 05:08 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Nov 22: Google is expanding stricter requirements for political advertising to the European Union as part of efforts to curb misinformation and increase transparency ahead of the bloc’s elections next year.
China rejects US hacking report ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Published On: November 22, 2018 05:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BEIJING, Nov 22: China on Thursday rejected a U.S. government report that accuses Beijing of stepping up efforts to steal technology ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Cut off from the world, an Indian island remains a mystery
Published On: November 22, 2018 04:46 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, Nov 22: For thousands of years, the people of North Sentinel island have been isolated from the rest of the world.
Greenhouse gases in air rose again in 2017
Published On: November 22, 2018 03:24 PM NPT By: Associated Press
GENEVA, Nov 22: The U.N.’s weather organization says greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere climbed to a new record level last year, warning that “the window of opportunity” to act against climate change is nearly closed.
4 in New Jersey mansion fire killed by ‘homicidal violence’
Published On: November 22, 2018 01:58 PM NPT By: Associated Press
COLTS NECK, Nov 22: A family of four whose remains were found at the burned-down ruins of their New Jersey mansion was slain before the home was set ablaze, authorities said Wednesday, hours after the mansion owner’s brother was arrested on suspicion of arson at his own house.
First lady to take part in ‘town hall’ on opioids
Published On: November 22, 2018 12:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Nov 22: Liberty University has announced that first lady Melania Trump will participate in a “town hall” discussion at Liberty University next week about the opioid epidemic.
Obama’s book sells 1.4 million copies in a week
Published On: November 22, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW YORK, Nov 22: Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” has become a massive hit.
Oil price plunge sends ripples through global economy
Published On: November 21, 2018 07:06 PM NPT By: Associated Press
FRANKFURT, Germany, Nov 22: A sharp drop in the price of oil is sending ripples through the global economy, lending more spending power to consumers — particularly for Americans’ big holiday shopping spree — but potentially dampening investment in U.S. oil production.
Aid group: 85,000 children may have died of hunger in Yemen
Published On: November 21, 2018 02:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press
SANAA, Yemen, Nov 22: An estimated 85,000 children under age 5 may have died of hunger and disease since the outbreak of Yemen’s civil war in 2015, an international aid group said Wednesday.
Trump defies calls to punish crown prince for writer’s death
Published On: November 21, 2018 02:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Nov 22: President Donald Trump has declared he will not further punish Saudi Arabia for the murder of U.S.-based columnist Jamal Khashoggi — making clear in an exclamation-filled statement that the benefits of good relations with the kingdom outweigh the possibility its crown prince ordered the killing.
Report: Trump wanted to prosecute Comey, Hillary Clinton
Published On: November 21, 2018 10:31 AM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 : President Donald Trump told his counsel’s office last spring that he wanted to prosecute political adversaries Hillary Clinton and former FBI Director James Comey, an idea that prompted White House lawyers to prepare a memo warning of consequences ranging up to possible impeachment, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
Communities flee eruption at Guatemala's Volcano of Fire
Published On: November 20, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
GUATEMALA CITY, Nov 20: About 4,000 residents fled Guatemala's Volcano of Fire Monday as red-hot rock and ash spewed into the sky and cascaded down the slopes toward an area devastated by a deadly eruption earlier this year.
Chicago hospital shooting claims 3 lives; gunman also dead
Published On: November 20, 2018 10:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press
CHICAGO, Nov 20: A gunman opened fire Monday at a Chicago hospital, killing a police officer and two hospital employees in an attack that began with a domestic dispute and exploded into a firefight with law enforcement inside the medical center. The suspect was also dead, authorities said.
Bloomberg donates ‘unprecedented’ $1.8B to Johns Hopkins amid speculation of 2020 presidential bid
Published On: November 19, 2018 04:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BALTIMORE, Nov 19: Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Sunday he's donating $1.8 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, to boost financial aid for low- and middle-income students.
Rain could hinder search for victims of California wildfire
Published On: November 19, 2018 04:02 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARADISE, Nov 19: The search for remains of victims of the devastating Northern California wildfire has taken on new urgency as rain in the forecast could complicate those efforts while also bringing relief to firefighters on the front lines.
Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin confirm marriage on Instagram
Published On: November 19, 2018 01:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW YORK, Nov 19: Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are confirming their long rumored marriage. On Instagram, at least.
Japan exports up in October, but not enough to erase deficit
Published On: November 19, 2018 01:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
TOKYO, Nov 19: Japan’s trade deficit grew to its largest since July 2015 in October as a gain in exports was outpaced by a nearly 20 percent jump in imports.
Searchers in California wildfire step up efforts; 77 dead
Published On: November 19, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
CHICO, Nov 19: Volunteers in white coveralls, hard hats and masks poked through ash and debris Sunday, searching for the remains of victims of the devastating Northern California wildfire before rains forecast this week complicate their efforts.
Barack Obama surprise guest at Michelle Obama’s book show
Published On: November 18, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Nov 18: Former President Barack Obama practically brought the house down at Michelle Obama’s book show in Washington.
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