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Police shoot Hong Kong protester as China celebrates 70th birthday
October 1, 2019
Police shoot Hong Kong protester as China celebrates 70th birthday
Hong Kong police shot a pro-democracy protester on Tuesday as the city was lashed by its worst unrest of the…
Britain’s Johnson to table new Brexit plan ‘very soon’
October 1, 2019
Britain’s Johnson to table new Brexit plan ‘very soon’
Britain will table new proposals on a Brexit deal “very soon”, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday, while distancing himself…
N.Korea says to hold nuclear talks with US on Saturday
October 1, 2019
N.Korea says to hold nuclear talks with US on Saturday
North Korea and the United States will hold working-level nuclear talks on Saturday, Pyongyang said, signalling the resumption of a…
Twitter lets users sideline unwanted direct messages
October 1, 2019
Twitter lets users sideline unwanted direct messages
Twitter on Monday said it is rolling out a filter that will hide away unwanted direct messages, providing a new…
Massive iceberg breaks off Antarctica — but it’s normal
October 1, 2019
Massive iceberg breaks off Antarctica — but it’s normal
A more than 600-square-mile iceberg broke off Antarctica in recent days, but the event is part of a normal cycle…
Trump attacks Democrats, Giuliani subpoenaed for Ukraine documents
October 1, 2019
Trump attacks Democrats, Giuliani subpoenaed for Ukraine documents
President Donald Trump attacked the Democratic lawmaker spearheading the impeachment inquiry on Monday as congressional committees subpoenaed his personal lawyer,…
Hong Kong defies China anniversary with ‘Day of Grief’ rallies and clashes
October 1, 2019
Hong Kong defies China anniversary with ‘Day of Grief’ rallies and clashes
Strife-torn Hong Kong on Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of Communist China’s founding with defiant “Day of Grief” protests and…
British PM Johnson denies groping allegations as party conference opens
September 30, 2019
British PM Johnson denies groping allegations as party conference opens
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson denied on Monday that he had inappropriately touched a female journalist…
Hong Kong police expect ‘violent attack’ on sensitive Chinese anniversary
September 30, 2019
Hong Kong police expect ‘violent attack’ on sensitive Chinese anniversary
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Police expect more violence on Hong Kong’s streets on Tuesday, the 70th anniversary of the founding…
World leaders set for final tribute to France’s Chirac
September 30, 2019
World leaders set for final tribute to France’s Chirac
Dozens of world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, are expected in Paris on Monday to pay their final respects…