Large chunk of border wall funding diverted from tiny Guam
President Donald Trump is raising a large chunk of the money for his border wall with Mexico by deferring several military construction projects slated for Guam, a strategic hub for…
Chinese parade a glimpse into military ambitions
A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-armed missile that could reach the United States in 30…
Chinese official says Hong Kong can handle its protests
A senior Chinese official in Hong Kong expressed confidence Wednesday in the ability of local authorities to restore calm to the protest-wracked city. While not definitive, his comments reinforce thinking…
She fled North Korea for a better life. She died with her young son in an apartment in Seoul
“Bring back our Sung-ok!” they chanted and demanded an apology from President Moon Jae-in, himself, for what they see as neglect of defectors’ welfare. North Korean defector Han Sung-ok, 42,…
Hong Kong protesters, police face off in renewed clashes
Protesters in Hong Kong threw gasoline bombs and police fired tear gas Saturday in renewed clashes over anti-government grievances. Reporters saw at least one person arrested after violence erupted following…
South Korea military says North launches 2 projectiles
South Korea’s military says North Korea has launched two unidentified projectiles into the sea. Interested in North Korea? Add North Korea as an interest to stay up to date on…
Coast guard investigates death of woman who plunged from cruise ship
The 41-year-old Taiwanese woman was first declared missing on Friday morning at 6 a.m. She had embarked days earlier on the Sun Princess, Princess Cruises said in a statement. According…
India locates lander lost on final approach to moon
The lander module from India’s moon mission was located on the lunar surface on Sunday, one day after it lost contact with the space station, and efforts are underway to…
Marchers ask Trump to ‘liberate’ Hong Kong, as clashes erupt
Thousands of demonstrators in Hong Kong urged President Donald Trump to “liberate” the semiautonomous Chinese territory during a peaceful march to the U.S. Consulate on Sunday, but violence broke out…
Hong Kong protesters march to US Consulate to call for help from Trump
The march began in the Chater Garden public park in Hong Kong’s business district before heading to the consulate as part of the 14th straight weekend of public demonstrations in…