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Thai tensions rise as gunshots wound 2 in apparent attack anti government protesters

BANGKOK, Thailand—Gunshots rang out in the heart of Thailand’s capital overnight in an apparent attack on anti-government protesters early Wednesday …

Philippines launches cashless, checkless government transactions to plug corruption

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has launched anti-corruption reforms including cashless and checkless government transactions that President Benigno Aquino III says will …

India marks 3 years since last polio case, stays on course to be declared polio free in March

NEW DELHI—India marked three years Monday since its last reported polio case, putting the country on course to being formally …

Children in 10 countries will soon be able to complain to UN about violations of their rights

A new legal instrument will soon allow children from 10 countries to complain to a key U.N. committee if they …

Some 45 minutes of ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ cut in Dubai amid concern film’s too racy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—About 45 minutes have been cut from the nearly 3-hour high-finance extravaganza “The Wolf of Wall Street” …

Kristen Stewart is ‘terrified’ to begin work on new Drake Doremus film ‘Equals’

LOS ANGELES—Kristen Stewart has signed on to play the lead in “Like Crazy” director Drake Doremus’ futuristic love story “Equals,” …

Detectives search Bieber’s home in egg tossing that caused thousands of dollars in damage

CALABASAS, Calif.—Detectives searched Justin Bieber’s home looking for surveillance footage that might serve as evidence the pop star was involved …

‘American Idol’ counts on new judging panel, format changes to halt ratings slide

LOS ANGELES —Keith Urban was wrapping up a recent interview about “American Idol” when Harry Connick Jr. breezed into a …

After acclaim for its intriguing story online, ‘The Bunker’ jumps digital divide to print

Five people freshly graduated from college, and all on paths that will lead to apocalypse for the world. It’s not …

Nigerian president signs law banning gay marriage, groups, meetings; up to 14 years in jail

LAGOS, Nigeria—Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says Canada is “deeply concerned” by a new law in Nigeria, signed by the …

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