Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandal

OSLO, Feb 8 - Norway's foreign ministry on Sunday said a prominent ambassador, Mona Juul, would step down due to a \"serious ...

Building collapse in Lebanon kills at least six people, local official says

BEIRUT, Feb 8 - At least six people were killed and seven others were injured when two adjoining buildings collapsed in the Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday, with more trapped under the rubble, the ...

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi vows sustainable finance, faster tax cut talks

She said her party had earned public approval for her platform on a temporary suspension of the food sales tax. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Alpine skiing-Helicopter crew recounts smooth but complex rescue after Vonn crash

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 - The helicopter crew tasked with evacuating U.S. ski great Lindsey Vonn from the Olimpia delle Tofane piste described a technically demanding but smoothly executed ...

Luge-Dominant Langenhan takes luge gold for Germany

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 - Double world champion Max Langenhan took an emphatic gold in the men's luge singles on Sunday after breaking the track record four times in a row to continue ...