Analysts say Xi has consolidated power so successfully that he is in effect the Communist party. With no opposition, it doesn’t matter if he makes mistakesJust a few months ago, the thought of questioning the strength of Xi Jinping’s leadership was inc…
A sailor has been rescued after being adrift in Caribbean for 24 days
Elvis Francois, 47, told Colombian authorities that he had survived off a bottle of ketchup, garlic powder and Maggi cubes.
Inflation in Japan hits highest level in 41 years
Japan’s core consumer prices in December rose 4.0% from a year earlier, double the central bank’s 2% target and hitting a fresh 41-year high, data showed on Friday, adding to recent growing signs of mounting inflationary pressure.
Hasek assists Sabres in honoring goalie Ryan Miller
The Buffalo Sabres honored former star goalie Ryan Miller by retiring his number during a ceremony before the team’s game against the New York Islanders.
Jonathan Raban, wry and candid literary voyager, dies at 80
The British expat wrote about his journeys through the Middle East, down the Mississippi and north to Alaska. But his chief subject was often his own life.
CIA director briefed Zelensky on US expectations for Russia’s battlefield planning
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Thompson makes consecutive eagles, leads AmEx; Rahm 2 back
PGA Tour rookie Davis Thompson shot a career-low 10-under 62 at La Quinta on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead over Jon Rahm and four others after the first round of The American Express.
Fire burns makeshift homes in shadow of Seoul’s skyscrapers
A fire has destroyed about 60 makeshift homes in a densely packed neighborhood surrounded by some of the wealthiest streets of South Korea’s ultramodern capital
Kendal Briles returns to Big 12 as TCU offensive coordinator
Kendal Briles is headed back to the Big 12 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at TCU.
Ex-detective on trial in perjury case that sank convictions
A former New York City narcotics detective is on trial on charges of lying about witnessing drug deals.