NSA Leaker Snowden: ‘Not a Topic’ for Russia, ‘Not in Ecuador’s Hands’
MOSCOW — Both Russia and Ecuador appeared to distance themselves today from NSA leaker Edward Snowden. In an interview with Ekho Moskvy radio, a spokesman for President Vladimir Putin suggested Snowden would find no refuge in Moscow. Snowden is “not a topic on the agenda… Read More »
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Reporter’s Notebook: Millions March in Egypt Protests
CAIRO, Egypt — A sea of bobbing heads hoisting Egyptian flags high spilled out of Tahrir Square as drivers pulled their cars over on the October 6 Bridge to watch the scene below. A long procession of others walked down Ramses Street in the direction… Read More »
Reporter’s Notebook: Living in the Airport, Looking for Edward Snowden
MOSCOW — After a week searching for Edward Snowden inside Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, I can tell you where to find a decent bagel. I can tell you the wifi password at Burger King. I can even tell you where they sell snorkeling equipment. What I… Read More »
Cyberattacks Shut Down Major Korean Websites
Major websites in both North and South Korea are under a series of cyberattacks after international hacking group Anonymous warned last week it planned to disclose North Korea’s military documents today. The targeted state-run North Korean websites Rodong Sinmun, Korea Central News Agency and Air… Read More »
Putin: What Super Bowl Ring?
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin today addressed an international scandal that has hounded him for the past week: accusations that he stole a Super Bowl ring from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. His response: What ring? “You know, I don’t remember either Mr…. Read More »
Hong Kong’s Pink Dolphins Dwindle to Just Dozens
By SASHA HAN BEIJING – The Chinese white dolphin, treasured by the people of Hong Kong people for its pink color and friendly nature, is endanger of being exterminated by pollution and a traffic jam of boats. The dolphin, once the official mascot of the… Read More »
Goalie Blocks Shot (9 mm) and Keeps Playing
Shot blocking was taken to a new level by goalie Dusko Krtolica who was shot in the head by a 9 mm bullet, but finished the game. His team won. Krtolica, 51, and his Buca Potok team were competing in an amateur soccer tournament in… Read More »
Royal Birth Details Emerge for Baby to Be Named
LONDON – It is certain to be the most anticipated, most-reported birth of the year. Sometime around mid-July, the Duchess of Cambridge – formerly known as Catherine Middleton – will give birth to a baby in line to be the future king – or queen… Read More »
Mark Zuckerberg Charms South Koreans With ‘Proper’ Handshake
SEOUL – Critics slapped Bill Gates’ one-handed shake with the South Korean president in April as rude and culturally insensitive, but Mark Zuckerberg charmed the public here Tuesday with proper attire and a handshake, a slight bow included. The Facebook CEO, 29, known for his… Read More »
David Beckham Is Consolation Prize for China’s Sad Soccer Fans
ABC News’ Sasha Han reports: BEIJING — It might not be a goal in the soccer field, but David Beckham is scoring big in another arena: China. “Hi I am David! Welcome to the OFFICIAL David Beckham Sina Page! Talk to you soon!” was the… Read More »
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