Defense Secretary Esper says South Korea should pay more for U.S. troops
SEOUL — Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday pressed Washington’s case that longtime ally South Korea must pay a bigger share of the cost of having U.S. troops on its soil. “This is a very strong alliance we have, but Korea is a wealthy country and could and should pay more to help offset the cost…
Ousted leader Evo Morales wants United Nations mediation in Bolivia
MEXICO CITY — Bolivia’s Evo Morales called for the United Nations, and possibly Pope Francis, to mediate in the Andean nation’s political crisis following his ouster as president in what he called a coup d’etat that forced him into exile in Mexico. Morales said in an interview with the Associated Press on Thursday in Mexico City…
Texas appeals court blocks inmate Rodney Reed’s execution
HOUSTON — Texas’ top criminal appeals court on Friday halted the scheduled execution of inmate Rodney Reed, whose conviction is being questioned by new evidence that his supporters say raises serious doubt about his guilt. The stay of execution by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals came just hours after the Texas Board of Pardons…
Vatican youth seminary scandal grows with new abuse claims
VATICAN CITY — A scandal over alleged sexual molestation and abuse at the Vatican’s youth seminary is growing, with more former papal altar boys alleging inappropriate behavior by priests inside the Vatican walls. Le Iene, an Italian investigative television program, plans to air the new allegations Sunday; the show provided the broadcast to the Associated…
70,000 Moderate Fighters in Syria? It’s Another Cameron Photoshop
Not since Hitler ordered General Walther Wenck to send his non-existent 12th Army to rescue him from the Red Army in Berlin has a European leader believed in military fantasies as PR Dave Cameron did last week. Telling the House of Commons about the 70,000 “moderate” fighters deployed in Syria was not just lying in…
2019 Austrian Grand Prix Index
Welcome to our index page of the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix. From here you will be able to find links to all our latest reports, pictures and results from the Red Bull Ring. Session Reports FP1: Hamilton edges Vettel in Austrian GP first practice FP2: Leclerc fastest on Friday afternoon as Verstappen and Bottas crash!…
Decrying Draft Deal that 'Fails Humanity,' COP21 Protesters Draw Red Line
their outrage at politicians’ failure to strike an ambitious draft climate deal—and to call for social movements in Paris and internationally to continue to take to the streets. “Once again, world leaders have shown they lack the political courage, decency, and integrity to stand up for the needs of the most impacted communities around the…
Steiner still fuming over Grosjean/Magnussen clash
Haas F1 Team principal Guenther Steiner has revealed that he’s still furious about the way that his two drivers took each other out on the first lap of the British Grand Prix two weeks ago. Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen collided going into turn 5, and the damage on both cars was so severe that…
15 Songs to Get You Pumped for the Inaugural Panorama Music Festival
There’s nothing like the first time. This weekend, revelers will descend on Randall’s Island in New York City for the inaugural Panorama festival. Dubbed the “East Coast Coachella,” the three-day celebration of music, art, and technology produced by Goldenvoice, the company behind the famous Indio, Calif., event, boasts a diverse lineup of newcomers and veteran…
Karlie Kloss Designs a Tee for a Good Cause as Express’s New Brand Ambassador
If you’re searching for a living, breathing definition of versatility, look no further than 23-year-old model Karlie Kloss. Yes, the model can nail a strut down the high-end runways of designers like Oscar de la Renta, but she can also slip into off-duty separates with ease. Kloss officially has been tapped as brand ambassador and…