China's economy shows sparks of life, despite persisting weakness in troubled real estate sector
China has reported its economic growth showed more signs of rekindling in October as retail sales and factory output picked up even though the property sector remained sluggish
2023-11-15 13:52
Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them
Dozens of tiny grocery stores have sprung up around Cuba in recent months
2023-11-15 13:52
Biden aims for improved military relations with China when he meets with Xi
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to agree to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces
2023-11-15 13:25
Labor abuse on fishing vessels widespread, with China topping list of offenders, report says
A new report has identified nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels where workers face hazardous, forced conditions sometimes akin to slavery
2023-11-15 13:23
Xi Jinping arrives in the US as his Chinese Dream sputters
Economic woes put the Chinese leader in a more vulnerable negotiating position on this visit.
2023-11-15 12:26
Green ejected for headlock, Thompson, McDaniel tossed after scuffle in Timberwolves-Warriors game
Draymond Green was ejected after putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock and two other players were thrown out after an altercation early in the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves
2023-11-15 12:24
House Approves Spending Plan, Easing Risk of Government Shutdown
US House lawmakers overcame partisan animosity Tuesday to pass a temporary government funding bill that greatly lowers the
2023-11-15 12:23
China Pumps Cash Into Banking System to Support Stimulus Funding
China stepped up its support for the economy by pumping the most cash since late 2016 into the
2023-11-15 12:22
Trump Used Nazi Imagery With ‘Vermin’ Remark, Biden Says
President Joe Biden lambasted Republican frontrunner Donald Trump for comparing his political enemies to “vermin,” saying the language
2023-11-15 12:16
US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support
The new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a major revolt from his backbench.
2023-11-15 11:59
Vanuatu president rejects request to dissolve parliament
SYDNEY Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu has rejected a request to dissolve the Pacific Island nation's parliament after political
2023-11-15 11:53
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, who spent big in pursuit of a World Series title, dies at 63
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler has died
2023-11-15 11:49