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New York prosecutors interview Michael Cohen about Trump finances

The interview focused in part on Trump's relationship with Deutsche Bank, his biggest and longest standing creditor

Donald Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden's inauguration

President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, according to a person familiar with the planning

US down to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, as ordered by Donald Trump

The US military has met its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to about 2,500 by Friday, a drawdown that appears to violate a last-minute congressional prohibition

Tennis players arrive for Australian Open; sent straight into quarantine

Two-time Australian Open champion Azarenka was among the earliest arrivals into Melbourne on one of the 15 charter flights bringing players into the city for the first Grand Slam tennis tournament

2020 sets record for hottest-year ever, global weather groups report

Earth's rising fever hit or neared record hot temperature levels in 2020, global weather groups reported Thursday

France imposes nationwide curfew for at least 15 days to curb coronavirus

All of France will be under a stricter curfew starting Saturday at 6 p.m. for at least 15 days to fight spread of the coronavirus

Google completes Fitbit acquisition for $2.1 bn amid antitrust concerns

Google has completed its $2.1 bn acquisition of Fitbit, a deal that could help the internet company grow even stronger while US govt regulators pursue an antitrust case aimed at undermining its power

After 2018 own goal, FIFA opens 2022 World Cup TV sale in Italy

FIFA invited offers on Thursday for its 2022 World Cup broadcast rights in Italy, where a late-struck deal for the previous tournament ended up losing around $100 million in value

Tintin comic book art by Herge breaks auction record at $3.1 million

The 1936 work in Chinese ink, gouache and watercolor was destined as a cover for "The Blue Lotus," the fifth volume of the adventures of Tintin, a young reporter created by Herge

SL vs ENG 1st Test Day 1: Lanka bundled out for 135; ENG 127-2 at stumps

England set its sight on a meaningful first innings lead after offspinner Dom Bess took a career-best 5-30 to bowl out Sri Lanka for 135 on the first day of the first Test on Thursday

South Korean court confirms 20-year term for ex-president Park over bribery

South Korea upheld a 20-year prison term for former President Park Geun-hye over bribery and other crimes as it wrapped up a historic corruption case

China 2020 exports up despite coronavirus; surplus surges to $535 billion

China's exports rose in 2020 despite pressure from the pandemic and a tariff war with Washington, boosting its politically volatile trade surplus to $535 billion, one of the highest ever reported

Three UN peacekeepers killed, 6 wounded by attack in northern Mali

Three United Nations peacekeepers from Ivory Coast died and six more were wounded when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device and they came under attack by unidentified gunmen in Mali

Companies donated $170 million to Republicans who rejected Biden win

Corporations and industry groups have donated at least $170 million in recent years to Republicans who rejected President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Trump, according to a new report

Nigerian diplomat's family sues Boeing over 737 Max crash in Ethiopia

The family of a longtime Nigerian diplomat killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia has joined litigation against the company in US federal court

English Premier League players told to stop hugging by government

The British govt is increasingly troubled by soccer players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking Covid infections and the sport's ability to be allowed to continue during the latest lockdown

America's coronavirus deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300

Coronavirus deaths in the US hit another one-day high at over 4,300 with the country's attention focused largely on the fallout from the deadly uprising at the Capitol.

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte faces challenge as Renzi again disrupts

Italian Premier Conte is facing a challenge to his government's survival, with a junior partner threatening to pull its support just as Italy is battling a resurgence of the virus and a recession

Joe Biden picks Samantha Power, former UN envoy, for US aid post

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations under President Barack Obama, to run the US Agency for International Development.

World Bank approves cash assistance to crisis-struck Lebanon

The World Bank approved a $246 million loan to Lebanon to provide emergency cash assistance to nearly 800,000 Lebanese reeling under the country's compounded economic and health crises.