Mounting indications of a China-Japan summit, as Beijing hosts friends and rivals during APEC

BEIJING — Will they or won’t they? Whether leaders of feuding China and Japan will meet during the Asia-Pacific summit has prompted much speculation. It’s the...

China pledges $40 billion for new ‘Silk Road’

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping is promising $40 billion to help Asian nations improve trade links in a new effort to assert Beijing’s ambitions as...

Why many aren’t celebrating low US unemployment

WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate no longer seems to reflect America’s mood. Friday’s strong jobs report showed that the jobless rate – the most closely watched...

Queen Elizabeth II leads UK memorial ceremony

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday led the national ceremony honoring British armed forces members who have died in action. The solemn Remembrance Sunday event...

Asia trip tests Obama’s postelection global clout

WASHINGTON — His influence at home fading, President Barack Obama is looking abroad to China, the opening stop of a three-country trip that will test his...

Last 2 US captives in North Korea return home

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. — The last two Americans being held captive by North Korea have returned home. Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller landed Saturday night...

Despite losses, GMO label backers aren’t quitting

PORTLAND, Ore. — In the end, not even Oregon’s backyard chicken owners and vegan foodies had enough money and clout to persuade voters to pass a...

AC/DC’s Phil Rudd accused of murder-for-hire plot

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Drummer Phil Rudd of Australian rock band AC/DC whose hits include “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” was accused Thursday of trying to...

Israel, Jordan try to ease Jerusalem tensions

GOP seizes on anger, demographics for success

WASHINGTON — Their rout complete, Republicans are celebrating sweeping victories from North Carolina to Colorado. The GOP’s success, however, may have as much to do with...