Tear gas, water cannons as marchers defy police in Hong Kong demo
World
November 3, 2019
Tear gas, water cannons as marchers defy police in Hong Kong demo
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday as thousands of democracy protesters defied authorities in another unsanctioned…
Saudi Arabia approves listing of energy giant Aramco
Middle East
November 3, 2019
Saudi Arabia approves listing of energy giant Aramco
Saudi regulators on Sunday approved state energy giant Aramco’s request to make its stock market debut, firing the starting gun…
Teams make progress against latest major California blaze
World
November 3, 2019
Teams make progress against latest major California blaze
Firefighters in California made progress Saturday containing a sizable new blaze in the southern part of the state as they…
At least 13 dead in car bomb in Syrian border town
Middle East
November 3, 2019
At least 13 dead in car bomb in Syrian border town
A car bomb killed at least 13 people in a Turkish-held border town in northeast Syria Saturday, as thousands of…
China, US hold ‘constructive’ call on trade mini-deal
World
November 2, 2019
China, US hold ‘constructive’ call on trade mini-deal
Senior Chinese and US officials again sent positive signals on Friday about their efforts to formalize the partial trade bargain…
Hong Kong’s candyman turns sweets into an art form
Life & Style
November 2, 2019
Hong Kong’s candyman turns sweets into an art form
Using a pair of scissors, a blow pipe and small metal tools, Hong Kong shopkeeper Louis To whittles a chunk…
New California fire grows as crews make headway on other blazes
World
November 2, 2019
New California fire grows as crews make headway on other blazes
A new wildfire in California grew to nearly 9,000 acres (3,700 hectares) on Friday, sending thousands of people fleeing and…
Fosun buys Thomas Cook brand for £11 million
World
November 2, 2019
Fosun buys Thomas Cook brand for £11 million
Chinese conglomerate Fosun has snapped up the Thomas Cook brand for £11 million ($14.2 million), weeks after the renowned British…
Thousands protest to maintain pressure on Chile government
World
November 2, 2019
Thousands protest to maintain pressure on Chile government
Dressed in black, marching silently and raising one fist, around a thousand women on Friday demanded justice for those killed…
Turkey, Russia launch joint patrols in northern Syria
Middle East
November 2, 2019
Turkey, Russia launch joint patrols in northern Syria
Turkey started joint patrols with Russia in northern Syria Friday to verify whether Kurdish forces have withdrawn from a key…