Hong Kong police condemned for issuing cash bounty for exiled democracy activists
Hong Kong police on Monday placed $1 million ($127,603) bounties on eight prominent democracy activists in self-imposed exile, in a move strongly condemned by rights groups and Western governments.
2023-07-04 09:53
Evan Gershkovich: US ambassador in Russia meets with jailed reporter
It is only the second time detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has met with a US representative.
2023-07-04 09:29
China Banks Offer 25-Year Loans to LGFVs to Avert Credit Crunch
China’s biggest state banks are offering local government financing vehicles loans with ultra-long maturities and temporary interest relief
2023-07-04 09:29
Baltimore samaritan who bandaged a shooting victim from block party says 'All they know is guns'
Police are searching for suspects who opened fire during a holiday weekend block party in Baltimore that killed two people, wounded 28 others
2023-07-04 09:26
EU climate chief is concerned over the expansion of the coal industry in China
The European Union's climate chief has expressed concern over the expansion of China's coal industry, with the building of new coal-fired plants
2023-07-04 09:22
US manufacturing slump deepens, factory gate price pressures subdued
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON U.S. manufacturing slumped further in June, reaching levels last seen when the nation was
2023-07-04 09:17
How Ron DeSantis gained a fan base among some suburban women far from Florida
In the early days of the Covid pandemic, mothers frustrated that opening schools seemed a low priority formed communities online. Ron DeSantis became their hero.
2023-07-04 08:59
Green economy, security in focus as Indonesia, Australia leaders meet in Sydney
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY The green economy, an easing of business visas for Indonesians, and regional security will
2023-07-04 08:47
Award-winning Ukrainian writer dies of injuries suffered in Russian missile attack on restaurant
The PEN America rights group says award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from her injuries suffered after a Russian missile attack on a popular restaurant last week
2023-07-04 08:26
Dodgers place Clayton Kershaw on the injured list due to left shoulder soreness
Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers before Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to left shoulder soreness
2023-07-04 08:20
Lawsuit alleges Harvard gives preferential treatment to legacy admissions, who are 'overwhelmingly' White
Three minority advocacy groups are suing Harvard University's governing body, accusing the school of discrimination by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, and are citing the recent US Supreme Court ruling that gutted affirmative action to bolster their lawsuit.
2023-07-04 08:18
Ohio governor asks Biden to declare disaster for East Palestine train derailment
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has asked President Joe Biden to issue a major disaster declaration for the February 3 train derailment in East Palestine that released massive amounts of toxic chemicals, triggered evacuations and extensive, ongoing, cleanup efforts.
2023-07-04 07:59