Swedish Prosecutors Drop Part Of Sex-Crime Investigation Against Assange
Time essentially ran out on investigations into three sex-crime accusations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. One allegation of rape remains.
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WikiLeaks Docs Purport To Show The U.S. Spied On Japan's Government
The documents also allege that the U.S. targeted Japanese banks and companies, including Mitsubishi.
U.S. Women Head Into World Cup Final With Dominant Defense
The U.S. hasn't given up a goal since its opener against Australia — a stunning scoreless streak of 513 minutes. Now the team meets Japan for a hotly anticipated rematch of the last World Cup final.
U.S. Topples Top-Ranked Germany 2-0 To Reach World Cup Final
In a battle between a fantastic attack and a fantastic defense, the latter prevailed, as two penalty kicks — one made, one whiffed — and a late insurance goal gave the U.S. the win.
Canadian Judge Grants Former Guantanamo Inmate Bail
Omar Khadr, who served more than a decade at Guantanamo Bay, has been released on bail while he waits out an appeal for war crimes' convictions. The Canadian government criticized the judge's ruling.
Saudi Arabia Proposes A 5-Day Truce In Yemen
Saudi Arabia says the cease-fire will help get much-needed humanitarian aid into Yemen, but the offer is good only if Houthi rebels comply with the deal.
Documents Show FAA Questioned Mental Fitness of Germanwings Co-Pilot Andreas Lubitz
Newly released documents show the FAA initially declined to give Andreas Lubitz a medical certificate for his U.S. pilot's license because of his history of depression.
Japan's Prime Minister Makes Historic Address To Congress
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe laid out his vision of increasing ties with the U.S., and expressed his remorse over Japan's wartime atrocities.
As Curfew Goes Into Effect, Baltimore Police Clear Defiant Crowds
Some 2,000 National Guard troops and 1,000 police officers have been deployed to enforce a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew. Riots Monday left at least 20 officers injured and several buildings destroyed.
For Japan's Prime Minister, U.S. Visit A Chance To Elevate Image
Shinzo Abe will have a summit with President Obama, sign a security agreement and make a historic address to a joint meeting of Congress during his weeklong visit.