JOHANNESBURG | US says Congo’s 20 days without internet ’20 days too many’
JOHANNESBURG —Jan 19, 2019— The United States ambassador to Congo says 20 days without internet in the country are “20 days too many” and that access cut off just after the disputed presidential election “needs to be restored now.” Ambassador Mike Hammer isn’t the only diplomat in Congo expressing frustration. British Ambassador John Murton has … Continue reading JOHANNESBURG | US says Congo’s 20 days without internet ’20 days too many’
MELBOURNE, Australia | ‘Old guys’ vs youngsters 3 days in a row at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia—Jan 19, 2019—So far the older guys are holding court against the new generation at the Australian Open. On Saturday, 31-year-old Novak Djokovic beat 19-year-old Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0. A day earlier, it was 32-year-old Rafael Nadal defeating 19-year-old Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. And on Sunday night, the elder statesman … Continue reading MELBOURNE, Australia | ‘Old guys’ vs youngsters 3 days in a row at Australian Open
DALLAS | George W. Bush treats Secret Service detail to pizza
DALLAS—Jan 19, 2019—Former President George W. Bush treated his Secret Service detail to pizza to show his appreciation for their service without paychecks during the partial government shutdown. A photo posted on Bush’s Instagram and Facebook pages shows him delivering pizzas to the detail. On his posting, Bush said he and wife Laura “are grateful … Continue reading DALLAS | George W. Bush treats Secret Service detail to pizza
CHICAGO | Black teen’s family laments sentence given to white officer
CHICAGO— Jan 19, 2019—The explosive video of a white Chicago officer shooting a black teenager 16 times shocked consciences around the world with footage of Laquan McDonald getting gunned down as he walked away from police. The graphic images of McDonald crumpling to the street while bullets kept striking him stirred expectations that the officer … Continue reading CHICAGO | Black teen’s family laments sentence given to white officer
MELBOURNE, Australia | The Latest: Muguruza gets earlier start _ and finish
MELBOURNE, Australia—Jan 19, 2019—The Latest on Saturday at the Australian Open (all times local): 9:30 p.m. Two-time major champion Garbine Muguruza got to enjoy a much earlier start — and much earlier finish — at the Australian Open this time. One round after playing a match that began at 12:30 a.m. and ended after 3 … Continue reading MELBOURNE, Australia | The Latest: Muguruza gets earlier start _ and finish
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy | Siebenhofer wins 2nd WCup downhill in 2 days, Vonn struggles
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy —Jan 19, 2019—Austrian skier Ramona Siebenhofer won her second World Cup downhill in two days, while Lindsey Vonn was again far off the podium on Saturday. Siebenhofer, who had her first career win in Friday’s race, finished a slim 0.04 seconds ahead of Austrian teammate Nicole Schmidhofer. Downhill world champion Ilka Stuhec … Continue reading CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy | Siebenhofer wins 2nd WCup downhill in 2 days, Vonn struggles
NAIROBI, Kenya | Private guards in Kenya to carry guns after extremist attack
NAIROBI, Kenya— Jan 19, 2019—Kenya plans to allow many more private security guards around the country to carry firearms following a deadly attack by Islamic extremists in Nairobi. The Kenyan government agency monitoring private security says the goal is to enhance the guards’ ability to protect the public because they are often the first responders … Continue reading NAIROBI, Kenya | Private guards in Kenya to carry guns after extremist attack
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | Ethiopia readies ‘massive offensive’ on al-Shabab in Somalia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia— Jan 19, 2019—The Ethiopian National Defense Force is confirming an ambush by al-Shabab extremists on an Ethiopian peacekeeping convoy in neighboring Somalia and says Ethiopian forces are preparing a “massive offensive” in response. A statement on Saturday rejects reports and an al-Shabab claim that several Ethiopian troops were killed. It does not … Continue reading ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | Ethiopia readies ‘massive offensive’ on al-Shabab in Somalia