News: World

Brazil's supreme court votes to make homophobia a crime

• World
• 2019-05-24 03:08:43Z

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - A majority in Brazil's supreme court has voted to make homophobia and transphobia crimes like racism, a decision coming amid fears the country's far-right president will roll back LGBT social gains.

Top Asian News 12:11 a.m. GMT

• World
• 2019-05-24 00:11:16Z

NEW DELHI (AP) - Narendra Modi, India's charismatic but polarizing prime minister, was headed Thursday for a landslide election victory, propelling his Hindu nationalist party to back-to-back majorities in parliament for the first time in decades. With most of the votes counted, Modi's stunning

U.S. State Department misses deadline to explain Iran arms control report: aide

• World
• 2019-05-23 23:57:38Z

In a May 16 letter, the Democratic chairmen of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs, Armed Services and Intelligence committees asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to provide a State Department briefing and documents no later than Thursday. The chairmen's letter cited a Reuters article

The kids aren't alright: Japan struggles to protect its most vulnerable children

• World
• 2019-05-23 23:08:45Z

Unlike most developed countries, which place the majority of children who are abused, neglected, or can't live with their parents for other reasons in foster homes, Japan puts more than 80% of the 38,000 such children in residential-care facilities, according to government figures. Once there, about

The Latest: Senate passes $19 billion disaster relief bill

• World
• 2019-05-23 20:49:28Z

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on disaster relief legislation (all times local):

Scouted: Shop The Best Memorial Day Deals on Apparel, Home Goods, Tech and More

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 20:01:25Z

It's Memorial Day, which means summer is unofficially here. And that means a ton of retailers are having a sale on everything you could possibly need. We're rounding up some of the best, so you can bookmark it and come back when your boss isn't looking at your screen. There's everything from furniture from Burrow, to discounted tech on Amazon. It's a free-for-all of discounts, so it wouldn't hurt even just to look. HomeSave 20% on all design packages at Modsy: Use code MEMORIALTake up to 60% off select luxury bedding, sheets and home décor from Crane + CanopyUp to 20% off sitewide from Burrow: Use code SUMMER19Get a free monogrammed terrycloth robe with $250+ purchases from Riley Home25%...

View Photos of the 2019 Opel Corsa-e

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 19:59:00Z

What veterans want in a commander in chief

• World
• 2019-05-23 19:29:57Z

Mike Waltz remembers being in Afghanistan as a Green Beret when President Barack Obama announced badly needed troop increases - and, simultaneously, a timeline for withdrawal. The frustration of that experience impelled him - like a growing number of other veterans - to enter politics, so he can help

Numerous reports consistent with Syria chemical exposure but no definite conclusion yet: U.S.

• World
• 2019-05-23 19:05:09Z

The United States has received numerous reports that appear consistent with chemical exposure after an attack by Syrian government forces in northwest Syria, but it has made no definitive conclusion as to whether they used chemical weapons, the State Department said on Thursday. "We do have numerous

Ford, Hyundai, and GM Headline List of Memorial Day Discounts for Military Service Members

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 18:40:00Z

Pakistan says wants peace with India, Modi responds after victory speech

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 18:01:46Z

With official data showing Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on course to increase its majority in India's parliament, Pakistani premier Imran Khan said he was ready to cooperate with the government as it resumed office. "I congratulate Prime Minister Modi on the electoral victory of BJP and allies. Look forward to working with him for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia," Khan tweeted.

Teen arrested in attack on off-duty firefighter defending elderly couple on Upper East Side

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 17:57:39Z

The 17-year-old suspect told reporters that he was "defending his friend." He's charged with second-degree assault.

U.S. starts giving documents to lawyers of ex-Goldman banker Ng in 1MDB case

• World
• 2019-05-23 17:56:50Z

The U.S. Department of Justice handed over to Ng's lawyers a "small subset" of more than 1 million documents the government is relying on to prosecute the case, said Assistant United States Attorney Drew Rolle during a hearing at a Brooklyn federal court. The United States accused 46-year-old

This is the first time Apple's iPhone 11 model numbers have been spotted in public

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 17:44:02Z

Try as Apple might, the company simply can't keep details about upcoming iPhone models from leaking out months ahead of time. While most leaks tend to come from the supply chain, sometimes we're able to glean information about Apple's next-gen iPhone lineup from legal filings Apple is obligated to make in certain jurisdictions.To the latter point, it was discovered that Apple recently registered eleven new iPhone models in the Eurasian Economic Commission database, and it's the first time Apple's new iPhone 11 model numbers have ever been spotted in a public database. The new registrations (via MySmartPrice) have the following model numbers: A2111, A2160, A2161, A2215, A2216, A2217,...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi loses his home seat in humiliating election defeat

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 16:46:02Z

The Indian National Congress Party went from understated optimism to shellshocked defeat within the space of a few hours on Thursday as Narendra Modi and his party celebrated another landslide victory. For the Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, the performance by his party was nothing short of a humiliation, with several members of his own party demanding he step down and lay the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to rest for good. Mr Gandhi suffered the sting of losing the iconic seat of his family homestead in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, which he had held since 2004  and was controlled by his father before him. He won in his second constituency - candidates can run from two in India - but the symbolism of the...

EU citizens angry at being denied a vote in UK

• World
• 2019-05-23 16:14:51Z

Hundreds of EU citizens trying to cast their vote for the European Parliament elections in the United Kingdom on Friday have been turned away because of administrative mistakes, a campaign group said. Britain was not supposed to be taking part in the elections for the European Parliament as it was due

Five challenges for India's victorious Modi

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 15:51:07Z

Last year 19 million applied for 63,000 positions at Indian Railways. Non-farm sectors are hampered by stringent labour laws and insufficient investment in skills, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Many of those looking for work are those escaping from a dire crisis gripping Indian agriculture that has driven thousands of farmers to suicide in recent years.

'You can't unhurt a young person.' But you can help them thrive.

• World
• 2019-05-23 15:46:35Z

On a recent Tuesday afternoon, the Hopeworks office in downtown Camden is positively buzzing with activity. Clusters of computer banks are filled with teens and young adults working on everything from website development to sophisticated data projects for clients throughout the region. The space more closely resembles a tech hub than a nonprofit centered on supporting youths.

The ACLU attorney who fights to reunite migrant families

• World
• 2019-05-23 15:40:16Z

Lee Gelernt is deputy director of the American Civil Liberties Union's national Immigrants' Rights Project. As the lead attorney on efforts to reunite migrant families separated by the Trump administration and in blocking the first version of the Muslim travel ban, he's a familiar face in court. Mr. Gelernt is based at the ACLU's office in New York.

The top 10 Memorial Day sales we are shopping this weekend

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 15:31:47Z

This year, there is certainly no shortage of awesome Memorial Day sales

Ford presents home-delivery robot

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 15:08:02Z

The American automaker Ford has unveiled "Digit," a two-legged, almost human-like robot capable of making home deliveries. Designed in collaboration with Agility Robotics, Digit can walk, go up and down stairs, and carry packages of up to 40 pounds (just over 18kg), like a human. Ford's technology, research and development department is full of surprises.

Iran tells German envoy its patience is over: Fars

• World
• 2019-05-23 14:54:06Z

Jens Ploetner, a political director in the German Foreign Ministry, met Iranian Deputy Foreing Minister Abbas Araghchi. A German diplomatic source told Reuters that talks with other Iranian official were also planned. The semi-official Fars news agency said Araghchi had relayed Iran's impatience

China says U.S. needs to fix 'wrong actions' as Huawei ban rattles supply chains

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 14:16:38Z

China said the United States needs to correct its "wrong actions" in order for trade talks to continue after it blacklisted Huawei, a blow that has rippled through global supply chains and battered technology shares. Japanese conglomerate Panasonic Corp joined a growing list of global companies that is disengaging from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world's second-largest seller of smartphones and the largest telecom-gear maker, saying it had stopped shipments of some components. Its move came a day after British chip designer ARM said it had halted relations with Huawei to comply with the U.S. supply blockade, potentially crippling the Chinese firm's ability to make new chips for...

Modi vows 'inclusive' India after landslide election win

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 14:11:59Z

Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed an "inclusive" future for all Indians on Thursday after a landslide election victory that crushed the Gandhi dynasty's comeback hopes once again. Together we will build a strong and inclusive India. India wins yet again!," Modi tweeted as delirious supporters of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated nationwide.

Tea seller's son becomes India's Hindu nationalist hero

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 14:07:21Z

Master communicator and battle-hardened political scrapper, Narendra Modi fought his way off the streets to become one of India's most popular and polarising prime ministers. There is no middle ground between admirers and adversaries of the 68-year-old, who is on target to become the first leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to win two five-year terms. After helping his father run a railway station tea stall in the small Gujarat town of Vadnagar, Modi ran away as a teenager to devote his life to politics.

The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V Officially Debuts May 30

• World/Asia
• 2019-05-23 14:04:00Z

Could the 500-plus-hp Blackwing V-8 make its way under the hood of Cadillac's newest sports sedan?

Today's top deals: Apple Watch Series 4 sale, $22 true wireless earbuds, $180 off Dyson V10, AirPods 2, more

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 14:01:21Z

Yesterday's daily deals roundup was our most popular one of the month so far, which means we had to dig extra deep to follow it up on Thursday. Highlights from today's roundup include your last chance to get wildly popular true wireless earbuds for just $22.49 (clip the 5% coupon and use the promo code S3SM57YQ at checkout), all-time low prices starting at just $349 on a bunch of different Apple Watch Series 4 models, the best-selling Bluetooth earbuds on all of Amazon for just $15.29 if you're a Prime member, a rare $20 discount on AirPods 2 earbuds (order now and they'll ship as soon as they're back in stock), discounts on two popular Instant Pot models, rock-bottom prices on renewed...

14 Garage Organization Ideas That'll Give You Back Your Parking Spot

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 14:00:00Z

Narendra Modi wins landslide victory in Indian election

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 13:19:43Z

Narendra Modi swept back into power on Thursday as his Hindu nationalist party made unexpected gains in a landslide victory. After a mammoth six-week election in which over 600 million people voted, all the results were tallied on Thursday and within hours the TV networks predicted a win for Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Official data from the Election Commission showed Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party ahead in 300 of the 542 seats up for grabs, up from the 282 it won in 2014 and more than the 272 seats needed for a majority in the lower house of parliament. That would give his party the first back-to-back majority for a single party since 1984. "Together we grow," Mr...

Hurry: Amazon's best-selling Bluetooth earbuds are only $15 for Prime members

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 13:11:42Z

If you're not an Amazon Prime member, the insanely popular Mpow Flame Waterproof Bluetooth Headphones can currently be purchased for $19.99. That's a killer price for earbuds that offer great sound and impressive battery life, of course. But if you do subscribe to Amazon Prime, you'll get an extra discount that slashes the price all the way down to just $15.29. That's within a few pennies of the lowest price ever, so definitely grab a pair before this deal ends!Here's some additional info from the product page: * HD Bass Sound: With well tuned driver, advanced CSR chip and Bluetooth 4.1 technology, Mpow flame sport earbuds produce richer bass stereo sound with reinforced clarity, as well...

Apple Watch Series 4 models are back on sale on Amazon at all-time low prices

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 12:46:27Z

Popular new Apple products rarely go on sale with worthwhile discounts, but there are exceptions to every rule. One such exception can be found right now on Amazon, where there are multiple Apple Watch Series 4 models that have just gone back on sale at all-time low prices. The Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS, 40mm) with Space Gray Aluminum Case and Black Sport Band is down to just $349.99, while the 44mm version of the same popular setup is just $379.99. If you want to upgrade to the models with cellular connectivity, you can save $50 on an Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular, 44mm) with Space Gray Aluminum Case and Black Sport Band or $70 on a high-end Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular,...

Missouri: destructive tornado leaves three people dead and severe damage

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 12:07:14Z

Series of devastating storms led to multiple tornadoes, leaving people injured and trapped in homes as torrid weather pummels parts of midwestA large and violent tornado has left at least three people dead in Missouri as torrid weather continues to pummel parts of America's midwest.A series of devastating storms hit the area on Wednesday night leading to multiple tornadoes. The region has already endured days of torrential rain and flooding.The National Weather Service confirmed that the deadly tornado moved over Missouri's capital Jefferson City shortly before midnight."Across the state, Missouri's first responders once again responded quickly and with strong coordination as much of the...

The Air Force Loves the F-22 Raptor. So Why Not Build More of Them?

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 12:05:00Z

"Just as F-22 production would compete for fiscal and contractor resources with other Air Force programs, any F-22 export would compete with FMS customers' resources as well, including countries already committed to F-35 purchases. Most nations are not likely to have the resources available for procurement of an export F-22, which extremely limits the ability of FMS to reduce the costs associated with restarting production."A 2017 Pentagon report to Congress detailing production retail costs for Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor show that reviving the powerful stealth air superiority fighter would be prohibitively expensive. Moreover, it would take so long to reconstitute the production line...

Senior German diplomat in Tehran for nuclear deal talks

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 12:01:41Z

BERLIN (AP) - A senior German diplomat headed Thursday to Tehran to press Iran to continue to respect the landmark nuclear deal, despite the unilateral withdrawal of the U.S. and increasing pressure from Washington.

UN names Ebola czar for DRC outbreak

• World
• 2019-05-23 11:52:45Z

The UN named a pointman on Thursday to coordinate the global response to the devastating Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as it ramps up efforts to contain the outbreak. David Gressly, currently serving as the UN's deputy special representative in DRC, will take charge of the

UN agency for Palestinians rejects US call to dismantle it

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 11:41:23Z

The head of the United Nations organisation for Palestinian refugees on Thursday rejected a US call to dismantle the agency, saying it cannot be blamed for stalled peace efforts. UNRWA's commissioner general Pierre Krahenbuhl rebuffed the criticism from US envoy Jason Greenblatt during a visit to the Gaza Strip. "I unreservedly reject the accompanying narrative that suggests that somehow UNRWA is to blame for the continuation of the refugee-hood of Palestine refugees, of their growing numbers and their growing needs," he said in response to a question about Greenblatt's comments.

The Democrats' Pointman on Impeachment

• World/Latin America
• 2019-05-23 10:20:17Z

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler has a tough job in Congress amid Democrat impeachment pleas and Trump allies denying subpoenas.

India's Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faces backlash over election drubbing

• World
• 2019-05-23 10:02:49Z

As vote-counting trends on Thursday showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party winning 285 seats against just 53 for Congress, current and former party officials blamed a lackluster campaign and a failure to overhaul its top team. "If they want to change anything, change the leadership

'India Wins,' Modi Says as He Surges to Decisive Victory

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 09:19:27Z

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surged to a majority on his own in India's general election, with his Bharatiya Janata Party establishing a commanding lead in vote counting. "India wins yet again," Modi said in a tweet. BJP supporters have begun celebrating in the streets as the party extended its lead in more than 299 seats -- easily ahead of the 272 seats needed to form government and more than the 282 the party won in 2014.

Former Nissan chairman Ghosn appears in Tokyo court

• World
• 2019-05-23 08:53:25Z

TOKYO (AP) - Nissan's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, appeared in a Japanese courtroom Thursday for a hearing ahead of his trial on accusations of financial misconduct.

Animal rights activists score win at Barcelona zoo

• World
• 2019-05-23 08:49:43Z

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Animal rights activists in Barcelona are celebrating a victory after the Spanish city ordered its municipal zoo to restrict the reproduction of captive animals unless their young are destined to be reintroduced into the wild.

Malaysian police raid Deloitte office for 1MDB-related documents: sources

• World
• 2019-05-23 08:48:43Z

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian police raided the Kuala Lumpur office of audit firm Deloitte on Thursday to search for documents and records related to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, two police sources told Reuters.

Iraq weighs captives' rights against fear of new Islamic State

• World
• 2019-05-23 08:37:42Z

When Iraqi forces drove Islamic State from his home town in Salahuddin province, north of Baghdad, Salih left with the Sunni Muslim extremist group, known to its detractors as Daesh. "We thought militias would kill us for living under Daesh, so we fled," said Salih, 49, referring to Shi'ite Muslim paramilitaries that helped defeat IS. "That's why we stayed with Daesh.

Tornado damage near Joplin, Missouri

• World/Europe
• 2019-05-23 08:15:54Z

A tornado skirted just a few miles north of Joplin, Missouri, on the eighth anniversary of a catastrophic tornado that killed 161 people in the city. The tornado caused damage in the nearby town of Carl Junction. (May 23)

British PM May in peril over Brexit on EU election day

• World
• 2019-05-23 07:55:59Z

With the deadlock in London, the world's fifth largest economy faces an array of options including an orderly exit with a deal, a no-deal exit, an election or a second referendum. According to polling data published before polls opened, Nigel Farage's Brexit Party was on course to win and May