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The beat goes on: fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade

The beat goes on: fireworks, smoke and tear gas start new decade

New York dropped its traditional crystal-encrusted ball to ring in 2020 in a packed Times Square, after crisis-marred celebrations in…
Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally

Hong Kong readies for New Year democracy rally

Hong Kong was readying for a massive pro-democracy rally Wednesday after seeing in the New Year with an evening of…
Three years in, no sign of Trump’s replacement for Obamacare

Three years in, no sign of Trump’s replacement for Obamacare

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a candidate for the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he would “immediately” replace President…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests

World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests

SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday, but Australia’s…
India prepares for New Year’s Eve with fresh protests against citizenship law

India prepares for New Year’s Eve with fresh protests against citizenship law

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Thousands of Indians are set to ring in the New Year by holding protests against a…
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start

‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters began staging New Year’s Eve rallies around the city on Tuesday, urging…
Bring on 2020: Some Democrats end year with campaign events

Bring on 2020: Some Democrats end year with campaign events

BOSTON (AP) — Many of the Democratic candidates looking to unseat President Donald Trump in 2020 are spending the last…
Ghosn: A tycoon full of surprises

Ghosn: A tycoon full of surprises

Former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn, once-revered boss of three huge car companies, has masterminded an exit from Japan as stunning…
Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire

Thousands trapped on Australia beaches encircled by fire

Thousands of holidaymakers and locals were forced to flee to beaches in fire-ravaged southeast Australia Tuesday, as blazes ripped through…
Huawei says ‘survival’ top priority as sales fall short

Huawei says ‘survival’ top priority as sales fall short

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei said Tuesday that “survival” was its top priority after announcing 2019 sales were expected to fall…
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