Typhoon Lekima: 1 million people evacuated in China
More than 1 million people were evacuated before the typhoon made landfall at about 1 a.m. local time (1 p.m.…
Hong Kong residents demand release of arrested woman
After the protesters evacuated, the residents took their place. In one Hong Kong neighborhood on Saturday, riot police fired multiple…
Dow trades 500 points lower as trade war worries continue
U.S. stocks traded lower Wednesday as traders continued to worry about the continuing effects of the trade battle with China.…
US Treasury Department labels China a currency manipulator
The U.S. Treasury Department labeled China a currency manipulator Monday after Beijing pushed down the value of its yuan in…
China says Western politicians stirring Hong Kong troubles
China blamed Western forces and defended police conduct in remarks Monday about Hong Kong after the city endured another weekend…
2 transgender women tortured, killed in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan say they have found the bodies of two transgender women who were tortured and beaten to death.…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas, clear protesters by force
Hong Kong police on Saturday fired tear gas, swung batons and forcefully cleared out protesters who defied warnings not to…
Jeremy Lin Says He ‘Would Consider’ Playing Basketball In Asia
Jeremy Lin wouldn’t be opposed to a gig overseas. The free agent, who’s currently in Taiwan, told reporters that roughly…
Centuries-old Japan-Korea dispute something Russia and China can exploit
Moscow has furiously denied Seoul’s account of the encounter, claiming that South Korean military jets recklessly intercepted two of its…
China lashes out at Hong Kong protest targeting its office
An overnight attack by white-clad assailants apparently targeting pro-democracy protesters raised tensions to new levels in Hong Kong on Monday…
Pakistani hospital hit by female suicide bomber, 9 killed
A female suicide bomber struck outside a hospital in Pakistan on Sunday as the wounded were being brought in from…
Monsoon flooding death toll climbs to 164 in South Asia
The death toll in monsoon flooding in South Asia has climbed past 160 as millions of people and animals continue…
North Korea floats idea of lifting weapons test moratorium
North Korea on Tuesday suggested it might call off its 20-month suspension of nuclear and missile tests because of summertime…
Missing 9-year-old girl, whose disappearance gripped China, found dead
In a statement released Sunday, Zhejiang Provincial Police confirmed that missing girl Zhang Zixin had drowned in waters off Xiangshan…
Another Canadian detained in China amid diplomatic chill
A Canadian citizen has been detained in Yantai, China, Canada’s government said Saturday, a step that comes amid tense relations…
Cuba debuts modern Chinese train as rail overhaul begins
The first train using new equipment from China pulled out of Havana Saturday, hauling excited passengers on the start of…
AB InBev pulls Budweiser listing, canceling year’s largest IPO
HONG KONG/NEW YORK/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Anheuser-Busch InBev said on Friday it will not proceed with the planned listing in Hong…
State Department proposes $2 billion sale of arms to Taiwan
The State Department is proposing the sale of $2.2 billion in arms to Taiwan, including 108 Abrams tanks and 250…
Commercial whaling has been banned for three decades. Japan just resumed it with two kills
The two minke whales that were harpooned are the first to be killed by Japan for commercial purposes in more…
Hong Kong protesters block roads before handover ceremony
Protesters in Hong Kong pushed barriers and dumpsters into the streets early Monday morning in an apparent bid to block…
What it’s really like to scale Everest’s deadly slopes
It was May 20, 2019, a day before their first wedding anniversary. Robin Haynes Fisher, 44, made a similar pledge…
HSBC plans retail wealth headcount boost; eyes Singapore expansion
HONG KONG (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings PLC plans to boost its Asia retail wealth management staff by about 300 by…
Mount Everest death toll rises to 11
American attorney Christopher John Kulish, 62, died on Monday after reaching the top of Everest on the Nepalese side of…
Trump arrives in Japan with his Asia policy in tatters
Now, with Trump in Japan on Saturday for a four-day visit, Abe can justifiably say “I told you so.” Traits…
Glacier melt on Everest exposes dead bodies
More than 200 mountaineers have died on the peak since 1922, when the first climbers’ deaths on Everest were recorded.…
Sri Lanka blasts: At least 207 dead in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa
Though it’s not clear who’s behind the eight explosions that forced the country of 21 million people to go on…
Wisconsin governor wants to renegotiate Foxconn contract
Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday that he wants to renegotiate Wisconsins nearly 3 billion contract with Foxconn Technology Group, saying…
US envoy heads to Moscow as rumors of Putin-Kim meeting heat up
Stephen Biegun’s trip appears to be the latest attempt by Washington to jumpstart high-stakes nuclear talks with Pyongyang that have…
North Korea tests ‘tactical’ weapon, report says
The report, from news agency KCNA, did not state exactly what kind of weapon was tested, nor its potential range.…
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to another summit with Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump, but set…
Canada takes refugee who sheltered Snowden
A Filipino woman who helped shelter former NSA contractor Edward Snowden when he fled to Hong Kong has been granted…
Christchurch: Death roll rises to 50 in New Zealand mosque shootings
The body of the 50th victim was discovered at the al Noor mosque, where most victims were killed, when officials…
Father of 4 confronted the New Zealand shooter, throwing an empty gun and saving lives
Friday is the busiest day of the week for mosques around the world, when Muslims convene for Friday prayers. Wahabzadah…
New Zealand mosque shootings: He fled Afghanistan, only to see death in Christchurch
But on Friday, as he was praying at Linwood mosque in Christchurch, an armed man started shooting indiscriminately at worshipers…
Brenton Tarrant charged with murder after New Zealand mosque shooting
Brenton Harrison Tarrant, 28, appeared before a Christchurch district judge dressed in a white prison jumpsuit. He has been charged…
Muslim community: Within hours of the Christchurch mosque attacks, people of various faiths rally in support
These are only a few examples of how people and institutions are showing solidarity and offering help to Muslim communities…
New Zealand prime minister says, ‘Our gun laws will change’
“There were five guns used by the primary perpetrator,” she said at a news conference in Wellington. “There were two…
Canada’s prime minister fires his ambassador to China
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fired Canada‘s ambassador to China after the envoy said it would be “great” if the U.S.…
GLAAD Withdraws ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Award Nomination After Bryan Singer Allegations
The growing list of sexual misconduct allegations against director Bryan Singer just cost him his latest chance at a GLAAD…
North Korea confirms Kim’s departure to China for summit
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Farmers risk loss of federal payments, loans, from shutdown
The end of 2018 seemed to signal good things to come for America’s farmers. Fresh off the passage of the…
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Swings To The Top Of The Box Office
LOS ANGELES, Dec 16 (Variety.com) – “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is the new box office king, collecting a solid $35.4…
China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei exec
China summoned the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on Sunday to protest the detention of a senior executive of Chinese electronics…
China summons US envoy to protest detention of Huawei exec
China summoned the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on Sunday to protest the detention of a senior executive of Chinese electronics…
Train mows down crowd at India festival, at least 60 dead
A speeding train ran over a crowd watching fireworks during a religious festival in northern India on Friday evening, killing…
US pastor held in Turkish jail for six months
Andrew Brunson’s family is fighting to free him. source
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – January 20, 2015
Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today:…
Typhoon Mangkhut barrels into south China after killing dozens in Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut hit Hong Kong, Guangdong and Hainan on Sunday after lashing the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy…
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – December 31, 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Kremlin critic arrested after defying first…
Is China building on disputed Spratly Islands reefs? BBC News
Subscribe to BBC News www.youtube.com/bbcnews Rupert Wingfield-Hayes reports on China’s unusual tactic to secure ownership of disputed territory in the…
Denny Tamaki, critic of US bases on Okinawa, wins election
Denny Tamaki, who campaigned criticizing the American military presence on the southwestern Japanese islands of Okinawa, won the election for…
Black Coffee incredible sunset set Live From #DJMagHQ Ibiza
Watch the South African icon play an incredible set from Sunset Ashram in Ibiza. Subscribe to DJ Mag TV: http://bit.ly/Oduqwo…
Despite Trump tweet, Ford says it won’t make hatchback in US
Ford won’t be moving production of a hatchback wagon to the United States from China — despite President Donald Trump’s…
Children in need: the new reality of international adoption – reporter
Millions of children around the world have no family and will never know family life. Millions of couples in Europe…
The Global Philosopher: Should borders matter? BBC News
Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders. Using a pioneering state-of-the-art studio at the Harvard Business School,…
Former Vietnamese jailer says he respected late Sen. McCain
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South Koreans enter North to reunite with kin split by war
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