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OSLO, Norway (AP) — King Harald of Norway has been admitted to a hospital for treatment in connection with a blood disease, the royal palace said. Harald, who is 89, was admitted to the National Hospital on Monday afternoon, the royal palace said in a statement. “The King has been treated with cortisone for the blood disease hemolytic anemia in recent weeks,” the palace said in a statement. “This has […]

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the U.S. strengthens the foundation of national security, as many South Koreans were baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises. Trump made the surprise announcement in a social media post just before U.S. and South Korean soldiers began Monday’s annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which are largely […]

STOCKHOLM, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Sweden’s centre-left opposition holds a 10 percentage point lead over the ruling right-wing coalition ahead of a September 13 election, making a change of government likely, according to an opinion poll conducted on behalf of public broadcaster SVT. No government has ever bridged a gap this wide in such a short time, and “only a miracle” could now prevent defeat for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson […]

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Long-term borrowing costs from the United States to Japan and Germany rose to their highest levels in decades on Tuesday, as renewed inflation worries added to lingering concerns of fiscal pressures across major economies, dealing bond markets a fresh blow. Thirty-year bond yields in the United States, the world’s most systemically crucial government bond market, hit their highest since 2007 as oil prices rose back […]

Aug 18 (Reuters) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, local media reported. (Reporting by Ariba Shahid; Editing by YP Rajesh) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

Last season, the Indianapolis Colts turned to longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers when injuries wiped out their options at the position. Now they are turning to one of his favorite targets for the same reason. According to multiple reports Monday night, the Colts have agreed to terms with veteran free agent receiver Keenan Allen on a one-year contract potentially worth more than $8 million. The 34-year-old would be joining a […]

LAMBA LEDA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of people remained displaced on the Indonesian island of Flores on Tuesday, three days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more than 200 others and damaged thousands of homes. The disaster left many children struggling with fear and trauma. More than 19,000 people were sheltering in tents, evacuation centers and makeshift camps after the earthquake struck off Flores early Saturday, […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong belted a game-ending two-run homer in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5, two-homer night and lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. The center fielder, who also homered to lead off the Cubs’ half of the first inning, became the sixth player in history to produce leadoff and walk-off home runs in the same game, according to MLB.com. […]

LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Russia warned Britain on Tuesday it would face consequences for supplying drones to Ukraine which are used to attack targets on Russian territory. Russia’s embassy in London was responding to a report in the Times newspaper on Saturday which said British-made drones had been used for long-range strikes against Russia for the first time. “London’s actions will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have […]