Let it be known that the first Youth Olympic gold medalists in break dancing are Sergei “Bumblebee” Chernyshev of Russia and Ramu Kawai of Japan.
Russia and Japan Claim First Youth Olympic Gold Medalists in Break Dancing
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Turkey Suspects Saudi Arabia Hired ‘Assassination Squad’ in Disappearance of Prominent Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
A little over a week ago, a prominent Saudi journalist walked into the consulate general in Istanbul, intending to get paperwork that would allow him to marry his Turkish fiancée. She hasn’t seen him since.
Japan Now Has the Most Powerful Passport in the World
Japan now has the most powerful passport on the planet, a key to visa-free travel to more destinations than Singapore and Germany, according to the 2018 Henley Passport Index.
Wife of Missing Interpol President Says He Sent a Picture of a Knife Before Disappearing During Trip to China
The wife of the missing president of Interpol says her husband sent her an image of a knife before he disappeared during a trip to their native China.
Missing Interpol President Meng Hongwei Resigns After Being Quietly Detained by Chinese Authorities on Allegations of Bribery
Interpol President Meng Hongwei has resigned, after being detained by Chinese authorities who accuse him of corruption. The shocking turnabout comes days after Meng’s wife said the career police officer had disappeared; one week ago, he left France to visit his native China.
Russia’s Anna Pogorilaya Making a Comeback this Fall
It has been a journey of pain and defeat before finding personal happiness for Russia’s Anna Pogorilaya. Last season, the 2016 World bronze medalist was in the running for the Russian Olympic team, but her season ended early when she withdrew from her second Grand […]
WATCH: Exclusive Interview with Goldenskate: Vanessa James and Morgan Ciprès Talk Post Olympics, Autumn Classic, and Choreography
2018 World bronze medalists Vanessa James and Morgan Ciprès of France talk about the pressure of going into the 2018 Olympics, the change of last season’s Short Program, post Olympics, their performances at 2018 Autumn Classic, choreography and music for 2018-19, and more.
First Lady Melania Trump to Visit Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt in October on Her First Solo International Trip
Melania Trump says she’ll promote child welfare in Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt in October on her first extended solo international mission.
Luka Modric Crowned FIFA’s World Player of the Year, Ends Ronaldo and Messi’s Decade of Dominance
Luka Modric broke a decade of award dominance by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi after being crowned world footballer of the year by FIFA on Monday.
Charles Kuen Kao, Nobel Laureate in Physics Who Revolutionized Fiber Optics, Dies at 84
Charles Kuen Kao, a Nobel laureate in physics whose research in the 1960s revolutionized the field of fiber optics and helped lay the technical groundwork for the information age, died on Sunday in Hong Kong. He was 84.
Muslim Rapper Cancels Concert at Paris’ Bataclan After Far-Right Protests
A French Muslim rapper said on Friday he was cancelling two gigs at a Paris concert hall attacked by Islamist militants three years ago, saying he couldn’t go ahead for security reasons after the far-right accused him of stoking divisions.
7 Injured by Knifeman’s Attack in Paris
Two British tourists were stabbed in the head and chest by a rampaging knifeman who injured seven people in Paris on Sunday night.
