SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea on Tuesday denied Seoul’s claim that Pyongyang’s recent expression of “regret” after a marathon negotiating session is an apology for a mine explosion that maimed two South Korean soldiers. The statement by Pyongyang’s powerful National Defense Commission, the first explicit denial of the key …
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JERUSALEM – The Israeli parliament has passed a law banning journalists working for the country’s public broadcast authority from expressing their opinions on air. The law, passed early Thursday in the middle of the night, drew criticism from journalists, who accused the government of trying to stifle dissent. The law …
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BEIJING – A Chinese high court has issued an extremely rare public apology to 19 people wrongfully convicted of financial crimes. The apology from the People’s High Court for the eastern province of Anhui appeared in a local newspaper on Monday. The court said it wished to help restore the …
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VIENNA – The U.S. is urging continued worldwide pressure on North Korea to force it to renounce its nuclear arms. The demand at the 35-nation board meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency comes after the agency cited satellite imagery indicating that Pyongyang is “further developing its nuclear capabilities.” Chief …
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, recovering from multiple offseason surgeries to his back and forearm, has yet to be medically cleared by Dr. James Andrews and is unlikely to play Sunday, a source tells FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. Andrews is serving as an independent physician for …
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NEW YORK – Forgive the New York Rangers if they have a quiet confidence heading into a must-win game against the Washington Capitals. No, they aren’t too young to understand nor are they loaded with postseason experience. But what they do have seems to be serving them well, at least …
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CHICAGO — Almost a year ago, Stan Bowman stood in front the media at the United Center and talked about the many changes he’d be forced to make to his Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. On Thursday, the Blackhawks’ general manager was right back in the same spot — but …
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PITTSBURGH — Final game of a long road trip, first game of a playoff series — it didn’t matter. During defenseman Paul Martin’s six seasons with New Jersey, the Devils were extremely confident of winning a game with Martin Brodeur in goal. Any game. After signing with Pittsburgh this season, …
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PHILADELPHIA – Kyle Kendrick may have to pitch a shutout to snap this losing streak. Jose Reyes hit a leadoff homer, J.A. Happ tossed three-hit ball over five innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Monday night. Kendrick (0-3) lost his eighth straight decision, dating …
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AMSTERDAM – Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal’s greatest triumph came when he led Ajax to the Champions League title in 1995 by blending a nucleus of experienced veterans with highly talented youngsters like Patrick Kluivert, Clarence Seedorf and Edgar Davids. Van Gaal has a similar challenge in the Dutch team …
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