Swiss actor Bruno Ganz, who played Adolf Hitler cooped up in his Berlin bunker in “Downfall” and an angel in Wim Wenders’ “Wings of Desire,” has died.
Author: The Associated Press
Albania Protesters Clash With Police at Rally Called by Opposition
Thousands of opposition supporters took to the streets on Saturday at an anti-government rally calling for the cabinet to resign and for early elections.
Gucci plans to step up diversity hiring after ‘blackface’ controversy
Gucci announced a major push to step up diversity hiring as part of a long-term plan to build cultural awareness following their controversial sweater that resembled blackface.
Nigeria Postpones Election Just Hours Before Polls Open
The electoral commission delayed the vote until Feb. 23, citing unspecified “challenges” amid reports that voting materials had not been delivered to all parts of the country.
First Lawsuits Are Filed Seeking Recognition of Gay Marriage in Japan
Thirteen gay couples filed suit in four cities, arguing that their constitutional right to equality had been violated.
Finnish Volunteers ‘Very Likely’ Participated in Killing of Jews in World War II
A report commissioned by Finland’s government found that volunteers in Nazi Germany’s Waffen-SS “very likely took part in the killing of Jews, other civilians and prisoners of war.”
Ailing Algeria Leader, 81, Announces a Fifth Presidential Run
A record number of people are planning to run for president this year, amid growing uncertainty about whether Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been infirm since a stroke in 2013, is fit for another term.
Rising British rapper Cadet killed in car crash at 28
Management of the 28-year-old musician Cadet says he was a passenger in a taxi that collided with another vehicle.
Orbitz, Expedia stop selling Venezuela tickets amid political turmoil
Travel websites like Expedia and Orbitz have quietly stopped selling airline tickets for Venezuela amid recent political turmoil.
Extra hockey: NHL ties record with 8 overtime games in one day
Almost every team in the NHL was in action Thursday night — and most of them came away with at least a point.