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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A dazzling extra-time free kick from talisman and captain Son Heung-min sealed a dramatic victory for South Korea in the Asian Cup quarterfinals against Australia, continuing its habit of nervy, sensational finishes in this tournament. For the second consecutive game, South Korea was wavering on the cusp of defeat
Continue ReadingBy Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić led the way for the Denver Nuggets in their 120-108 victory over the lowly Portland Trail Blazers to bring the defending champions within half a game of the No. 1 seed in the West. Jokić racked up his league-leading 15th triple-double of the season
Continue ReadingBy MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court has convicted and sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to seven years in prison on a charge that their 2018 marriage broke the law. Saturday’s verdict follows another case in which Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 14
Continue ReadingBy HELENA ALVES and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A man armed with a knife and a hammer wounded three people Saturday in an early morning attack at the bustling Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, another nerve-rattling security incident in the Olympic host city before the Summer Games open in six
Continue ReadingBy DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Media rights groups and opposition campaigners have condemned a Serbian appeals court ruling that acquitted four former intelligence officers who were jailed for the killing of a prominent editor and newspaper publisher. Slavko Curuvija was shot dead at the entrance to his Belgrade apartment during the 1999 NATO bombing of
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court has convicted and sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to seven years in prison on a charge that their 2018 marriage violated the law. The verdict follows another case in which Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Blockbuster job growth in the past several months has coincided with high-profile layoff announcements by a number of large companies. So, how are both occurring at the same time? It’s not as contradictory as it might seem. Recent job cuts have been concentrated mainly in just
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — A man armed with a knife and a hammer injured three people Saturday in an early-morning attack at the major Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, another nerve-rattling security incident in the Olympic host city before the Summer Games open in six months. The Paris prosecutor’s office said a security guard
Continue ReadingISTANBUL (AP) — The governor of Turkey’s central bank has resigned only months after taking office amid allegations of improper use of power and family interference in the workings of the financial institutions. Hafize Gaye Erkan was the bank’s first female chief. She announced her resignation on social media late Friday, saying she was a
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Paris’ police chief says an attack at the capital’s Gare de Lyon train station that injured three people Saturday does not appear to be terror-related. While cautioning that the police investigation is in its early stages, Laurent Nunez said there is no immediate evidence pointing toward terrorism. He said the suspected assailant
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By Amanda Schupak, CNN (CNN) — Is your dog a small male with a long nose? Or a medium-size female with a face of average canine proportions? If so, your furry companion is more likely to be at your side for a long time, according to new research. But if yours is a pooch with
Continue ReadingBy NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas has begun deploying police forces and making partial salary payments to some of its civil servants in Gaza City in recent days, resurfacing in areas from which Israel had withdrawn the bulk of its troops a month ago, four residents and
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Estaban destinados a sonar devastadores, y probablemente así los sintieron las milicias proiraníes que los recibieron. Pero los ataques aéreos de este viernes por la noche contra más de 80 objetivos en Iraq y Siria fueron —hasta ahora— una respuesta comparativamente limitada a la peor pérdida de vidas militares estadounidenses
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The US Olympic Marathon Trials will be held in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday – an opportunity for runners to book a place at the Games in Paris later this year. The men’s race will get underway at 10:10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and the women’s at 10:20 a.m. ET
Continue ReadingBy Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: Flight attendants are fed up with unruly airplane passenger behavior, the world’s largest cruise ship sets sail, and Lonely Planet is coming out with a new guide to the world’s most incredible beaches. World-class beaches Touching grass is great, but when it comes to
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Tres personas resultaron heridas el sábado por la mañana en un ataque con cuchillo en París, según la prefectura de policía de la capital francesa. El ataque tuvo lugar alrededor de las 08:00 a.m. hora local en la estación de tren Gare de Lyon, dijo la policía a CNN, añadiendo
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Jersey came to the West Coast to kick off Grammy Awards weekend, with native sons Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen teaming up. The occasion was to honor Bon Jovi for his musical achievements and philanthropic efforts as MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Jersey came to the West Coast to kick off Grammy Awards weekend, with native sons Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen teaming up. The occasion was to honor Bon Jovi for his musical achievements and philanthropic efforts as MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday
Continue ReadingBy LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Saturday expressed deep concern over reports that the Israeli military intends to take its battle against Hamas to the town of Rafah at Gaza’s border with Egypt where more than a million people have escaped the fighting. The EU’s top diplomat warned that
Continue ReadingBy Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — A leading soccer goalkeeper, who is Black and was subjected to racist abuse during a match in Italy’s top league last month, now finds himself being kicked around like a political football. AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who also plays for the French national team, led his team off
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