US to revoke visas of Saudis implicated in killing of writer

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump described the killing of a Saudi journalist as a botched operation and a “bad original concept” as his administration took its...

Noem, Sutton spar over income tax claim in governor debate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Republican Kristi Noem repeatedly sought to banish Democratic challenger Billie Sutton’s moderate image Tuesday during their first South Dakota governor’s race debate,...

Trump turns focus to Wisconsin’s races for Senate, governor

MADISON, Wis. — President Donald Trump makes a campaign visit to Wisconsin with Republicans growing increasingly nervous about the prospects of holding onto the governor’s office,...

Japan awaits ID confirmation of reporter freed from Syria

TOKYO — Japan was anxiously awaiting confirmation Wednesday that a man freed from Syria is a freelance journalist kidnapped three years ago. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...

Saudi prince to give first speech since Khashoggi’s slaying

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will give his first speech Wednesday to an international audience since the killing earlier this month of Washington...

Abe vows to bolster ties with China day before Beijing trip

TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to bolster co-operation and friendship between Japan and China in a key policy speech Wednesday before making the first...

Want to run an Iraqi ministry? Apply online, PM says

Philip Morris woos puff happy Japan for post smoking era

TOKYO — Philip Morris, maker of Marlboro and other major cigarette brands, is manoeuvring to keep itself in business in a post-smoking world with an advertising...

Trump vilifies caravan, says he’ll cut Central American aid

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Monday the U.S. will begin cutting aid to three Central American countries he accused of failing to stop thousands of...

China opens mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland

ZHUHAI, China — China on Tuesday opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge linking Hong Kong to the mainland, a feat of engineering carrying immense economic and political significance. Chinese President Xi Jinping...