ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has officially requested the extradition of former Syrian Kurdish PYD leader Saleh Muslim from the Czech Republic, Ankara's government spokesman said on Monday, after authorities arrested Muslim in Prague a day earlier. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2EXGj5j
Rare snowfall blankets Rome, closing schools Romans have awoken to a rare snowfall, after an Arctic storm passing over much of Europe dumped enough snow to force schools to close and public transport to reduce services.
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping's top economic adviser, Liu He, will visit the United States this week, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, at a time of tension between the two countries over trade. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2F66WrW
Tourist infected with measles went to New York art museum, area hotels, health officials say An Australian tourist infected with measles visited several locations in New York City, included the famed The Metropolitan Museum of Art, health officials warned Saturday.
12 texting tips you didn't know the iPhone could do “Hey, can I call you?” I bet millions send this text every day. It’s common etiquette. You text first and see whether someone is busy. If you get a “Sure,” or “Y,” or “K,” you can ring that person up.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday the United States and North Korea should both give ground so they can sit down to talks to try to resolve a nuclear standoff, a day after Pyongyang expressed willingness for dialogue. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2sUW9vM
Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy following sale-talk collapse The Weinstein Company on Sunday night said in a statement that it would file for bankruptcy in the “coming days” after it reportedly failed to find a buyer.
Omarosa claims on 'Big Brother' she was shunned from WH meetings because she's a black woman Omarosa Manigault Newman has been very open about her time in the White House from inside the “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” house.
'The Walking Dead' Season 8, Episode 9 recap: Rick says his hardest goodbye After many weeks away, “The Walking Dead” returned for the midseason premiere of Season 8, and with it, a farewell to one of the most fan-beloved characters on the series.
Oprah Winfrey calls Florida students 'warriors of the light' Oprah Winfrey has nothing but praise for the Florida school shooting survivors who have channeled angst into activism, calling them "warriors of the light" and comparing them to civil rights pioneers.
Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy slammed for criticizing Ivanka Trump U.S. Olympian Gus Kenworthy was not pleased to see Ivanka Trump at the closing ceremony to the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Kim Kardashian says she loves getting free stuff as a celebrity Kim Kardashian, the reigning queen of reality TV, has things she hates about her famous life.
'Black Panther' scores strong in second weekend but didn't overtake 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' "Black Panther" has scored one of the best second weekends ever with an estimated $108 million in ticket sales.
'The Simpsons' predicted 8 years ago US would beat Sweden to win Olympic curling gold A “Simpsons” episode from 2010 predicted the U.S. would beat Sweden to win the gold medal in curling in the Olympics.
Sridevi, Bollywood leading lady of '80s and '90s, dies at 54 Sridevi, Bollywood's leading lady of the 1980s and '90s who redefined stardom for actresses in India, has died at age 54.
When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EQtptD
A memorable moment from the popular BBC sitcom Vicar of Dibley, with Emma Chambers as Alice Tinker, and Dawn French. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BOLVQz
A wildly popular anonymous messaging app has been removed from the Apple and Google app stores after accusations that it has been facilitating online bullying. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GK2cFR
The Latest: Quake causes damage in Indonesia's Papua The Latest on a powerful earthquake that struck Papua New Guinea (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Indonesia's Disaster Mitigation Agency says a powerful earthquake that struck Papua New Guinea caused panic and damaged buildings in the Boven Diguel area of Indonesia's easternmost Papua province.
Famine again a threat in South Sudan, new report says One year after South Sudan briefly declared a famine, more than half of the people in the world's youngest nation face extreme hunger amid civil war and famine could return, a new report says.
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, the location of several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
UK building explosion leaves at least four dead, several hospitalized, police say At least four people were killed in a massive building explosion in the English city of Leicester, police said Monday.
Pakistan K2 expedition concerned after climber abandons team A Pakistani mountaineering official says a Polish K2 expedition has expressed concern after a member abandoned the team following a dispute with fellow climbers to attempt a solo ascent of the world's second-highest peak in winter.
As Xi consolidates hold, a look at China's presidential past China's ruling Communist Party's proposed scrapping of a limit on presidential terms is upending three decades of efforts to restrict how long top leaders can hold office and setting the stage for party chief Xi Jinping to remain head of state indefinitely.
Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked In the Syrian city of Homs' landmark Clock Square, where some of the first anti-government protests erupted in 2011, stands a giant poster of a smiling President Bashar Assad waving his right arm, with a caption that reads: "Together we will rebuild."
Powerful earthquake rattles remote Papua New Guinea Government officers in Papua New Guinea are traveling to the area hit by a powerful earthquake to assess unverified reports of fatalities and to see the extent of the damage.
Molly the pig, adopted from animal rescue group, is eaten weeks later Animal lovers are outraged after learning a beloved pig that was nursed back to health and later adopted in Canada was killed and eaten by its new owners.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely has sparked social media opposition, drawing comparisons to North Korea's ruling dynasty and charges of creating a dictator by a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2osEBCJ
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said any talks with North Korea must lead to an end to its nuclear program after senior officials from Pyongyang visiting South Korea said on Sunday their government was open to talks with the United States. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2ETT9FK
WELLINGTON/MELBOURNE (Reuters) - At least one company began evacuating non-essential personnel after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea's energy-rich interior on Monday, causing landslides, damaging buildings and closing oil and gas operations. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2EXrsrz