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Auschwitz inmates' families oppose ex-PM on museum council

Auschwitz inmates' families oppose ex-PM on museum council

WARSAW, Poland — Relatives of former Auschwitz prisoners from Poland are protesting the appointment of a top member of the country’s right-wing ruling party to an advisory council at the state-run Auschwitz-Birkenau museum in Poland.
Germany to return Benin Bronzes looted during colonial era

Germany to return Benin Bronzes looted during colonial era

BERLIN — Germany is returning hundreds of artifacts known as the Benin Bronzes that were mostly looted from West Africa by a British colonial expedition and subsequently sold to collections around the world, including German museums, authorities said
Trial of other cops charged in Floyd's death to be broadcast

Trial of other cops charged in Floyd's death to be broadcast

MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin's murder trial was the first Minnesota criminal trial to be broadcast live on television. It won't be the last.
Musicians blend jazz rhythms across Estonia-Russia border

Musicians blend jazz rhythms across Estonia-Russia border

NARVA, Estonia — Two jazz musicians gave an unusual concert Friday on the Estonia-Russia border, where Estonian guitarist Jaak Sooäär and Russian saxophonist Alexey Kruglov performed from castles on the opposing banks of the river that separates thei
Wu-Tang Clan imposter gets prison for cheating hotels, limos

Wu-Tang Clan imposter gets prison for cheating hotels, limos

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A Georgia man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for using stolen credit cards to live large in hotels and limousines while claiming to have ties to the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan.
UK allows dancing without distancing at nightclub test event

UK allows dancing without distancing at nightclub test event

LONDON — Several thousand music fans on Friday became the first people in Britain in more than a year to legally dance, drink and listen to music in a nightclub, as part of a test to see whether social distancing measures can be eased without trigger
Noel Clarke vows to change for better but denies misconduct

Noel Clarke vows to change for better but denies misconduct

LONDON — British actor-director Noel Clarke said Friday he would be seeking professional help to “change for the better,” after 20 women accused him of sexual harassment, intimidation and bullying.
Return to acting proved cathartic for grieving Lauren London

Return to acting proved cathartic for grieving Lauren London

NEW YORK — A gentle check-in from longtime friend Michael B. Jordan helped pave the way for Lauren London’s return to work after the death of her fiance Nipsey Hussle two years ago.
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces child porn charges

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces child porn charges

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces charges of downloading and possessing child pornography under a federal indictment unsealed Friday. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment a day after Duggar was arrested by U.S.
As virus engulfs India, diaspora watches with despair

As virus engulfs India, diaspora watches with despair

LOS ANGELES — Bad news, knowing no time zones, arrives in a jarring burst of messages, calls and posts informing millions of members of India's worldwide diaspora that yet another loved one has been sickened or lost to the coronavirus.
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