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‘Collaborators’ are undermining Britain’s Brexit bet, PM says

‘Collaborators’ are undermining Britain’s Brexit bet, PM says

LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday some British lawmakers hoping to block Brexit were engaged in…
China slams HK airport protesters as ‘terrorist-like’

China slams HK airport protesters as ‘terrorist-like’

China reacted furiously Wednesday to “terrorist-like” attacks on its citizens by pro-democracy protesters during a second day of mass disruptions…
Japan braces for powerful storm at peak holiday period

Japan braces for powerful storm at peak holiday period

Japan was bracing Wednesday for a severe tropical storm expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds during the peak…
Trump assailed for hands-off stance on Hong Kong

Trump assailed for hands-off stance on Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump was assailed Tuesday for his hands-off approach to pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, avoiding criticizing Beijing…
Blockade, beating, pepper spray on second day of Hong Kong airport chaos

Blockade, beating, pepper spray on second day of Hong Kong airport chaos

Chaos gripped Hong Kong’s airport for a second day Tuesday as pro-democracy protesters staged a disruptive sit-in that paralysed hundreds…
Kashmir curfew to be eased after Thursday: governor

Kashmir curfew to be eased after Thursday: governor

Restrictions on freedom of movement in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir will be eased after Independence Day on Thursday, the…
Climate deniers get more media play than scientists: study

Climate deniers get more media play than scientists: study

Climate deniers have garnered far more media attention than prominent climate scientists over the years, fueling public confusion and slowing…
UN urges reluctant EU nations to help stranded migrants

UN urges reluctant EU nations to help stranded migrants

BRUSSELS (AP) — The United Nations refugee agency urgently appealed to European governments Tuesday to let two migrant rescue ships…
India imposes Kashmir clampdown on Eid, rejects China criticism

India imposes Kashmir clampdown on Eid, rejects China criticism

Indian troops clamped tight restrictions on mosques across Kashmir for Monday’s Eid al-Adha festival over protest fears, as Beijing warned…
Stranded passengers voice support for Hong Kong protesters

Stranded passengers voice support for Hong Kong protesters

Travellers in Hong Kong’s airport voiced support for pro-democracy demonstrators on Tuesday, despite an overnight occupation of the international transit…
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