MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s president said on Monday, Dec. 29, that he is resigning as the head of his country’s
Puget Sound Blood Center needs your help – Blood supply drops 20 percent due to weather
In the wake of snowy weather, Western Washington’s blood supply has lost 20 percent of its inventory — 1,000 units of blood.
Novel about ‘intentional loser’ good for laughs but little else
In Yoo’s second novel, “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before,” he writes, “It’s like a rule that love stories have to end badly, and ours
WB shrouds ‘Dark Knight’ from Chinese audiences
Warner Bros. decided not to release the film in China — or even submit it for censors’ approval — because of “prerelease conditions”
No clear winner in Kashmir election, officials say
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Kashmir’s first election since a wave of deadly protests against Indian rule swept through the disputed region has resulted
‘Gran Torino’ falls short on depiction of Hmong
The Internet Movie Database, with listings for roughly 755,000 films and TV shows, lists only four movies featuring the Hmong language.
Vietnamese teacher stands alone against corruption
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The thugs came after dark, as Viet Khoa Do and his family were getting ready for bed.
Japanese welcome a new year with Hatsumoude
Watching the fireworks at the Space Needle is not the only way to celebrate the new year. A temple in Redmond, known as
Bangladeshis vote for first time in 7 years
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Security forces lined the streets Monday, Dec. 29, as Bangladesh voted in its first election
Aug. 8: The Summer Games open, Michael Phelps makes history
The Games opened in Beijing with 14,000 performers and 91,000 spectators in the Bird’s Nest Stadium. Dancing, music,