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China legalizes Xinjiang ‘re-education camps’ after denying they exist

China legalizes Xinjiang ‘re-education camps’ after denying they exist

  (CNN) – Authorities in China’s far-western Xinjiang region appear to have officially legalized so-called re-education camps for people accused…
Cuban constitutional reform spawns unusual public debate

Cuban constitutional reform spawns unusual public debate

  HAVANA (AP) — In a country with no opinion polls, campaigns or independent mass media, a series of meetings…
Myanmar newspaper journalists held after handing themselves in to police

Myanmar newspaper journalists held after handing themselves in to police

  Three senior journalists at Myanmar’s largest private newspaper were remanded in custody after handing themselves in to police on…
North Korea wants to ‘ardently welcome’ Pope Francis, South says

North Korea wants to ‘ardently welcome’ Pope Francis, South says

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to visit Pyongyang, a gesture designed to highlight peace…
Nikki Haley suddenly resigns as Trump’s UN ambassador

Nikki Haley suddenly resigns as Trump’s UN ambassador

  Nikki Haley abruptly resigned Tuesday as the US ambassador to the United Nations, in the latest departure from President…
Florida girds for ‘extremely dangerous’ category 4 hurricane

Florida girds for ‘extremely dangerous’ category 4 hurricane

  Hurricane Michael swelled to an ‘extremely dangerous’ category four storm as it rumbled toward the Gulf Coast of Florida…
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane

Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane

  LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after the IMF lowered its global growth forecasts, but markets were…
Trump says America owes Kavanaugh apology after Supreme Court battle

Trump says America owes Kavanaugh apology after Supreme Court battle

  President Donald Trump said Monday he was apologizing on behalf of the whole country to his new conservative Supreme…
Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial

Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial

  Hong Kong’s leader Tuesday refused to say why the city had denied a visa to a leading Financial Times…
Venezuela opposition lawmaker dies in prison

Venezuela opposition lawmaker dies in prison

  A Venezuelan councilman accused of planning the failed assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro has died while in detention.…
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