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China extends national anthem ‘disrespect’ law to Hong Kong

China extends national anthem ‘disrespect’ law to Hong Kong

China’s largely rubber-stamp parliament formally extended a law banning disrespect of the national anthem on Saturday to cover Hong Kong,…
Ex-Catalan leader angling to stay out of Spanish justice

Ex-Catalan leader angling to stay out of Spanish justice

Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont was a wanted man after Spain issued a European warrant for his arrest — and…
Australians protest against unfolding ’emergency’ in offshore detention camp

Australians protest against unfolding ’emergency’ in offshore detention camp

More than 1,000 people protested in Australia on Saturday against the treatment of hundreds of asylum seekers in an offshore…
How Russian hackers pried into Clinton campaign emails

How Russian hackers pried into Clinton campaign emails

It was just before noon in Moscow on March 10, 2016, when the first volley of malicious messages hit the…
Malta marks day of mourning for slain journalist

Malta marks day of mourning for slain journalist

Malta observed a national day of mourning Friday as the Mediterranean island’s largest church prepared to host funeral services for…
Australia has duty to take care of asylum seekers in PNG, UN says

Australia has duty to take care of asylum seekers in PNG, UN says

The United Nations human rights office called on Australia on Friday to restore food, water and health services to some…
What We Know: Indictments, hearings in Russia probe

What We Know: Indictments, hearings in Russia probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election jumped forward this week with a 12-count indictment…
Security and trade challenge Trump on first Asia trip

Security and trade challenge Trump on first Asia trip

Security and trade will loom large during President Donald Trump’s first official visit to Asia, which begins Sunday in Japan.…
China says hopes US can ‘help, not cause problems’ in South China Sea

China says hopes US can ‘help, not cause problems’ in South China Sea

China hopes the United States can “help and not cause problems” in the disputed South China Sea, a senior Chinese…
Kremlin calls updated US sanctions on Russia extremely negative

Kremlin calls updated US sanctions on Russia extremely negative

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Moscow regarded updated US sanctions on Russia extremely negatively. The US Treasury’s…
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