WORLD NEWS

Google, Facebook, Twitter asked to testify in Russia probe

Washington -

The Senate Intelligence Committee has asked top tech companies Google, Facebook and Twitter to testify about Russian interference in US politics, a Senate aide confirmed Wednesday.

Mixed reviews in US for Trump's tax overhaul

Washington -

President Donald Trump's new plan for broad-based income tax cuts debuted to mixed reviews, with industry cheering while economists cautioned it could increase deficits with only modest gains in growth.

Japan's lower house of parliament dissolved, paving way for snap vote

Tokyo -

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially dissolved parliament Thursday, effectively kicking off a national election campaign where he faces an unexpected and formidable challenge from the popular governor of Tokyo.

Trump hails Saudi 'positive step' allowing women to drive

Washington -

US President Donald Trump congratulated Saudi Arabia Tuesday for its decision to join the rest of the world in allowing women to drive, calling it a "positive step" for the ultra-conservative kingdom.

Indonesia ready to divert tourists as Bali volcano rumbles

Karangasem -

Indonesian authorities are on standby to divert flights destined for the holiday island of Bali as increasingly frequent tremors from a rumbling volcano stoke fears an eruption could be imminent.

More supplies needed as villagers flee Vanuatu volcano

Wellington -

Villagers fleeing a volcanic eruption in Vanuatu face food and water shortages in overcrowded evacuation camps, aid workers and reports said Wednesday.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make first official outing at Invictus Games

Montreal -

Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle made their first official public appearance together Monday, arriving hand in hand for a wheelchair tennis match at Toronto's Invictus Games.

Eruption fears as 57,000 flee Bali volcano amid tremors

Karangasem -

More than 57,000 people have fled a volcano on the tourist island of Bali as rising magma and increased tremors fuel fears of an imminent eruption, officials said Tuesday.