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Trump trying to run out the clock on prosecutors

Trump trying to run out the clock on prosecutors

Facing a total of 88 felony charges in four separate federal and state cases, Donald Trump is employing a simple tactic that has always served him well in the past -- running out the clock.

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Christians in India fearful as election looms

Christians in India fearful as election looms

Church walls crumble in India's Kandhamal district, where brutal attacks on Christians 16 years ago means many survivors still worry about their minority's place in a Hindu-majority nation.

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Malaysia mini-mart executives charged over 'Allah' socks

Malaysia mini-mart executives charged over 'Allah' socks

A Malaysian court charged five executives from a mini-mart chain and its supplier with hurting religious feelings Tuesday after several pairs of socks emblazoned with the word "Allah" were put on sale in one of its stores.

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US, UK, NZ accuse China of cyber attacks on 'democratic institutions'

US, UK, NZ accuse China of cyber attacks on 'democratic institutions'

The United States, Britain and New Zealand have accused Beijing-backed cyber groups of being behind a series of attacks against lawmakers and key democratic institutions -- allegations that prompted angry Chinese denials.

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Assange to learn fate of latest extradition appeal bid

Assange to learn fate of latest extradition appeal bid

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will learn Tuesday if he can mount a likely final UK challenge against extradition to the United States to stand trial for publishing secret military and diplomatic files.

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Togo lawmakers adopt new constitution

Togo lawmakers adopt new constitution

Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country.

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Hawks stage 30-point comeback to stun Celtics

Hawks stage 30-point comeback to stun Celtics

The Atlanta Hawks produced a comeback for the ages to overturn a 30-point deficit and defeat the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics 120-118 on Monday.

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Brazil's Gabigol handed two-year ban for anti-doping 'fraud'

Brazil's Gabigol handed two-year ban for anti-doping 'fraud'

Flamengo's international forward Gabriel Barbosa was suspended for two years on Monday for attempted fraud during a doping test, a Brazilian sports court said.

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Top seed Swiatek exits Miami with Gauff after upsets

Top seed Swiatek exits Miami with Gauff after upsets

World number one Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the Miami Open after inspired Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova triumphed 6-4, 6-2 in their fourth round match on Monday.

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Madonna to end 'Celebration' tour with free Copacabana show

Madonna to end 'Celebration' tour with free Copacabana show

Madonna will perform a free mega-concert in May on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach to close out her "Celebration" tour, the singer and organizers announced Monday.

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