TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- Hillary Clinton named Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate Friday, adding a centrist former governor of a crucial battleground state to the Democratic ticket.In a text message to supporters, the presumptive Democratic nominee said, ``I‘m thrilled to tell you this first: I’ve chosen Sen. Tim Kaine as my running mate.‘’　 　On Twitter a few seconds later, Clinton described Kaine as ``a man who‘s devoted his life to fighting for others.’‘　  In this July

BERLIN (AFP) -- Germany and Britain agreed Wednesday that Prime Minister Theresa May needed time to prepare for talks to leave the EU, after London took the first step towards Brexit by giving up its presidency of the European Union.On her first foreign trip since taking office in the wake of Britain‘s seismic referendum, May told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that her government would not ask to leave the European Union before the end of 2016 in order to plan a “sensible and orderly departure

Portions of Melania Trump‘s prime-time speech to the Republican National Convention on Monday appear to have been plagiarized, tarnishing what should have been her big moment to introduce herself to the American public.The apparent plagiarism came to light shortly after the 46-year-old former model took to the stage with husband Donald Trump Monday night to offer an eloquent testimonial of his strengths as a husband, father, and potential leader of the United States. Melania Trump, wife of presu

[THE INVESTOR] Kim Jung-ju seemed to have it all.The 48-year-old tech tycoon was born with a silver spoon, with a father who is a lawyer and a mother who majored in piano at the nation’s top university, Seoul National University -- coincidentally Kim’s alma mater too. Kim Jung-ju   YonhapIn the ’80s, when personal computers were still a rarity, Kim had the luxury of owning one. While tinkering on it, he decided to become an engineer. At the same time, he was also an accomplished violinist, accor

LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric accused by Ankara of orchestrating the coup attempt in Turkey, has a wide following in his native country, where he enjoys support among the police and judiciary.   The reclusive Islamic preacher, who lives in a tiny town in the Pocono Mountains of the US state of Pennsylvania, was immediately accused by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being behind the coup attempt.   Gulen however denied any role, and condemned the coup attempt

With newly-raised funds, Korean Internet giant seeks to defend Line’s top markets, looks to global expansion with investment into new technologies, services

LONDON (AFP) - Boris Johnson, the top Brexit campaigner and former London mayor, made a sensational comeback Wednesday after two weeks in the political wilderness to become foreign minister in new Prime Minister Theresa May‘s government.Johnson is one of Britain’s most recognisable politicians with his blond mop-top hair, bumbling manner and tendency to drift into Latin during speeches. Conservative MP, Boris Johnson arrives at Downing Street in London on Wednesday. (EPA-Yeonhap)He is also one o

Regulatory hurdles stand in the way of Korean launch of ‘Pokemon Go’ while game’s local distributor Pokemon Korea Inc. says local launch “yet to be decided”

Two men (left) play Pokemon Go on their smartphones outside of Nintendo’s flagship store in New York City on Monday. AFP-Yonhap

Britain's prime minister in waiting Theresa May is a pragmatist who has emerged from the chaos of the Brexit referendum unscarred, portraying herself as the one who will lead the country out of the EU.The country's second female leader after fellow Conservative and anti-EU firebrand Margaret Thatcher, May was officially -- but unenthusiastically -- in favour of Britain staying in the European Union.She kept a low profile throughout the campaign, and when the June 23 referendum delivered a shock

A high-ranking official from the Education Ministry made a tearful apology on Monday amid growing controversy over his remarks that described the public as “nothing but dogs and pigs.” Na Hyang-wook, the director general of the ministry’s policy planning bureau, apologized for “making inappropriate remarks as a public servant, distressing Korean people and causing a stir,” during a parliamentary meeting in the afternoon.Na was initially absent from the parliamentary meeting held in the morning,

DALLAS (AFP) -- Nearly 53 years after president John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, the bustling Texas city is reliving the nightmare of a murderous sniper. FBI agents examine the crime scene of the Dallas, Texas, sniper shooting on Saturday. AFP-YonhapJust 200 meters separate El Centro College, where shooter Micah Johnson set up an ambush to shoot at police late Thursday, and Dealey Plaza, where Kennedy was shot dead on November 22, 1963 w

The world’s top sports tribunal has ruled that banned South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan is eligible for this year’s Summer Olympics.　The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday handed down a decision in favor of Park following his appeal against the Korean Olympic Committee over the latter’s ban on the athlete for the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games. South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan (Yonhap)　The CAS said the KOC rule barring athletes from competing for South Korea for three years after the end o

Questions arise over how Shin Young-ja’s arrest will affect the probe into Lotte Group

Kang Jung-ho, Korean infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is being investigated over a sexual assault allegation that emerged in Chicago, a U.S. newspaper said.Citing a police spokesman, the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday (local time) that Kang faces the probe over an incident that allegedly took place when the Pirates were visiting the Chicago Cubs last month. Kang hasn't been charged with a crime.The Pirates said they are aware of the allegation and vowed full cooperation with the authoriti