Politics Aug 10 WATCH: White House press secretary talks China sanctions, RNC speech, Belarus White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany will give a news briefing Monday after President Donald Trump signed executive orders on COVID-19 economic relief.
World Aug 10 Lebanon health minister: Cabinet resigns over Beirut blast The minister, Hamad Hassan, spoke with reporters at the end of a Cabinet meeting on Monday, which came after two days of demonstrations over the weekend that saw clashes with security forces firing tear gas at protesters.
World Aug 10 Alex Azar visit to Taiwan adds to mounting U.S.-China tension From the South China Sea to TikTok, Hong Kong and trade, China and the U.S. find themselves at loggerheads just three months ahead of the American presidential election.
Nation Aug 10 McDonald's sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships Ousted CEO Stephen Easterbrook, according to a lawsuit, approved a special grant of restricted stock, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to one of those employees.
World Aug 10 Hong Kong newspaper raided, media tycoon detained under new law Hong Kong authorities broadened their enforcement of a new national security law on Monday, arresting media tycoon Jimmy Lai, searching the headquarters of his Next Digital group and carting away boxes of what they said was evidence.
Politics Aug 07 WATCH: Trump talks on stalled U.S. virus relief, Lebanon aid U.S. President Donald Trump’s moves against two popular Chinese social media apps is the latest salvo fired in an escalating U.S.-China rift, marking the possibility of a splintered global technology landscape.
World Aug 07 Arrest of Polish LGBTQ activist leads to scuffle with police According to Polish media reports, the activist was placed under two-months arrest Friday for protest actions against anti-homosexual attitudes. After the person was arrested in central Warsaw, protesters surrounded the police car.
World Aug 07 16 killed, dozens hurt after plane skids off runway in India An Air India Express flight with 190 people on board skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India. Police say at least 16 people were killed and 123 others injured.
Politics Aug 07 WATCH: Pelosi, Schumer on the latest on virus aid negotiations In a news conference Friday House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she offered a major concession to Republicans in a last-ditch effort to revive collapsing virus aid negotiations.
Health Aug 07 WATCH: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issues new face mask guidelines The governor of Illinois is issuing new guidelines which include fines for businesses that don't follow rules about face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus.