Veteran actor and musician Ronn Moss (ex-Ridge Forrester on "The Bold and The Beautiful," and John Blackwell on "The Bay") collaborated with Andrea Bocelli's son, Matteo Bocelli.

Bangkok - A sick baby dugong whose fight for recovery won hearts in Thailand and cast a spotlight on ocean conservation has died from an infection exacerbated by bits of plastic lining her stomach, officials said Saturday.

Washington - President Donald Trump's reported wish to buy Greenland may have been rejected by Denmark, but it underscores the rapidly rising value of the massive, ice-covered island due to global warming and to China's drive for an Arctic presence.

Island-pop sensation Conkarah chatted with Digital Journal about his new single "Banana," where he collaborates with reggae star Shaggy.

Lisburn - For many Britons, the soldiers who intervened in Northern Ireland 50 years ago this week are unsung heroes who tried to keep the peace in a region riven with sectarian tensions.To many Irish, they instead helped fuel the conflict.

Khartoum - Sudan was poised Saturday to celebrate a historic deal between generals and protest leaders for a transition to civilian rule, which many hope will bring increased freedom and prosperity.

Washington D.c. - US President Donald Trump has expressed an interest in purchasing Greenland a self-ruling territory of Denmark. However, the territory insists it is not up for sale.

Caracas - Threatening to bring forward parliamentary elections is the latest card played by Venezuela's regime to put pressure on the US-backed opposition at the negotiating table, analysts say.

An unprecedented eight repeating radio signals, or fast radio bursts, have been detected emanating from deep space. Astronomers are edging closer to unraveling the mystery.

American swimmer Zane Grothe chatted with Digital Journal about being a part of DC Trident in the International Swimming League (ISL), where four-time Olympic medalist Kaitlin Sandeno serves as General Manager.

On August 15, multi-platinum pop group Backstreet Boys headlined the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, as part of their "DNA World Tour."

Shenzhen - The southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen borders the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong, but calls for greater freedom from protesters in the Asian financial hub meet with short shrift among their mainland neighbours.

Author, blogger, and podcaster Alyssa Tabit chatted with Digital Journal about her book, "The Pivot Principle," and the impact of technology on the entertainment industry. She is engaged to Emmy award-winning actor Freddie Smith ("Days of Our Lives").

Apo - The swimming section of a paratriathlon test event for Tokyo 2020 was cancelled Saturday due to high levels of bacteria in the water, the latest in a series of difficulties over water quality and temperature.

Berlin - Where guard towers and barbed wire once stood, runners will this weekend pound the 100-mile (160 kilometre) path along the former Berlin Wall in a race with victims of the Cold War relic at its heart.

A phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump last week ended a nearly two-month-long review of the nation’s biofuels program, three sources familiar with the matter said, with the White House siding in favor of oil refiners over corn growers.

New York - India's ambassador to the United Nations on Friday slammed international interference over Kashmir, after the Security Council held its first formal meeting on the disputed region in almost 50 years.

Moscow - Moscow was set for fresh protests Saturday, the latest in a wave of demonstrations that has seen tens of thousands take to the streets after opposition figures were banned from local elections a month ago.

Washington - US President Donald Trump will meet today with a number of top national security officials that will include Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and John Bolton. The focus is expected to be on the Afghanistan peace deal.

Washington - The US Justice Department issued a warrant Friday for the seizure of the Iranian oil supertanker Grace 1, one day after a Gibraltar judge allowed the release of the detained vessel.