World
China’s answer to Kindle soars on Hong Kong market debut
November 8, 2017
China’s answer to Kindle soars on Hong Kong market debut
Shares in Chinese internet giant Tencent’s e-book arm, China Literature, surged more than 60 percent on their debut on the…
Democratic election sweep is lousy anniversary gift for Trump
November 8, 2017
Democratic election sweep is lousy anniversary gift for Trump
US President Donald Trump suffered a triple defeat as Democrats won high-profile state and mayoral elections to underscore his unpopularity…
Trump to ask China to cut financial links with North Korea: White House official
November 8, 2017
Trump to ask China to cut financial links with North Korea: White House official
US President Donald Trump will ask China to cut its financial links with North Korea and to abide by UN…
Indonesian court recognizes native religions in landmark ruling
November 7, 2017
Indonesian court recognizes native religions in landmark ruling
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday affirmed the rights of devotees of faiths outside the country’s officially recognized religions, in a…
South Korea ‘in talks to buy nuclear submarine’ from US: reports
November 7, 2017
South Korea ‘in talks to buy nuclear submarine’ from US: reports
South Korea is negotiating with the United States to buy nuclear-powered submarines to guard against threats from Pyongyang, local reports…
In Seoul, Trump calls for North Korea to make a deal
November 7, 2017
In Seoul, Trump calls for North Korea to make a deal
In a striking shift of tone, President Donald Trump abandoned his aggressive rhetoric toward North Korea on Tuesday, signaling a…
Former Mossad agents helped Weinstein thwart complaints: report
November 7, 2017
Former Mossad agents helped Weinstein thwart complaints: report
Harvey Weinstein hired journalists and highly trained ex-spies and military personnel who used fake identities to try to stop accusers…
Japan to impose additional sanctions on North Korea
November 7, 2017
Japan to impose additional sanctions on North Korea
Japan will impose additional sanctions on North Korea in response to the continuing threat posed by its missile and nuclear…
Trump optimistic ahead of South Korea talks
November 7, 2017
Trump optimistic ahead of South Korea talks
President Donald Trump said efforts to curb North Korea’s nuclear weapons program would be “front and center” of his two-day…
US Air Force admits fault in reporting Texas shooter’s past crimes
November 7, 2017
US Air Force admits fault in reporting Texas shooter’s past crimes
The gunman who killed 26 people at a small-town Texas church had a history of domestic violence that spanned years…