International News

Gunman opens fire in Brazil cathedral, kills at least 4 RIO DE JANEIRO -- A man opened fire in a cathedral in southern Brazil after Mass on Tuesday, killing four and leaving four others injured before turning a gun o... by The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

France counts costs of protests, new measures: $11 billion PARIS -- Tax relief and other fiscal measures announced by French President Emmanuel Macron to try to calm nationwide protests will cost $11 billion, the govern... by The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Former Canadian diplomat reportedly arrested in China TORONTO -- A former Canadian diplomat reportedly has been arrested in China. by ROB GILLIES, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

China, US discuss plans for trade talks BEIJING -- China's economy czar and U.S. trade envoys discussed plans for talks on a tariff battle, the government said Tuesday, indicating negotiations are goi... by JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer - December 11, 2018

5 missing Marines declared dead in warplanes crash off Japan TOKYO -- The U.S. military said Tuesday that five missing crew members have been declared dead after their refueling plane collided with a fighter jet last week... by MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

France counts costs of protests, new measures PARIS -- Tax relief and other fiscal measures announced by French President Emmanuel Macron to try to calm nationwide protests will cost 8-10 billion euros ($9-... by The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

UK's May lobbies EU leaders in fight to save Brexit deal THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Top European Union officials on Tuesday ruled out any renegotiation of the divorce agreement with Britain, as Prime Minister Theresa M... by MIKE CORDER and LORNE COOK, Associated Press - December 11, 2018

At hearing, sides debate bail for Chinese tech exec A jailed Chinese technology executive will have to wait at least one more day to see whether she will be released on bail in a case that has raised U.S.-China t... by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS - December 11, 2018

U.K.'s May delays EU-exit deal vote Facing the prospect of defeat, British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday postponed a vote in Parliament on her European Union-exit deal, saying she would go ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - December 11, 2018

Church redone, Bethlehem awaits visitors A historic renovation of the Church of the Nativity is lifting spirits in the biblical town of Bethlehem ahead of Christmas, offering visitors a look at ancient... by MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Protesters disrupt U.S. climate-conference event Groups representing indigenous peoples and youth disrupted a U.S. government event at United Nations climate talks Monday, criticizing the administration's poli... by FRANK JORDANS The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Russian expected to plead guilty Maria Butina, a Russian gun-rights activist, is poised to plead guilty in a case involving accusations that she was working as an agent for the Kremlin in the U... by Rosalind S. Helderman and Spencer S. Hsu The Washington Post - December 11, 2018

Rioting French vowed tax relief President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence Monday on the protests shaking France and his presidency, promising broad tax relief for struggling workers and pens... by SYLVIE CORBET and ANGELA CHARLTON The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

U.N. migrant pact adopted; U.S. leads opposition to plan More than 160 countries adopted a sweeping international accord on migration Monday, after the U.N. secretary-general defended against the "myths" and falsehood... by Nick Cumming-Bruce The New York Times - December 11, 2018

After victory claim, Iraq still rebuilding Iraq began removing cement walls from areas surrounding the capital's most fortified enclave Monday, opening parts of the so-called Green Zone to traffic in a s... by SINAN SALAHEDDIN The Associated Press - December 11, 2018