May 27 Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China By Associated Press The notice sets the stage for the U.S. to withdraw preferential trade and financial status that the former British colony has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule in 1997. Continue reading
May 27 Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated By Zen Soo, Associated Press Thousands of protesters are shouting pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong as lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese anthem. Continue reading
May 27 South African bans on tobacco, liquor amid virus stir debate By Associated Press A bootlegging culture has sprung up across South Africa in response to the government's nearly 8-week-old ban on the sale of tobacco and alcohol, part of its strict lockdown to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 27 Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening By Associated Press In South Korea, 40 newly confirmed cases — the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days — raised alarms as millions of children returned to school Wednesday. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 4:16 Meat-processing plants remain source of concern for new COVID-19 outbreaks By Stephanie Sy The pace of new U.S. fatalities from COVID-19 has been slowing as the pandemic's toll nears a milestone of 100,000 deaths. Still, restrictions are being lifted, and more economic activity is resuming. On Tuesday, the trading floor of the New… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 3:32 News Wrap: Afghan government begins releasing Taliban prisoners In our news wrap Tuesday, the government of Afghanistan began releasing Taliban prisoners, simultaneously urging the militant group to extend a three-day cease-fire. Dozens of inmates walked out of a jail near Kabul as part of the deal the U.S. Continue watching
May 26 France deploys $8.8 billion to rescue ailing car industry By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a plan to save the country's car industry from huge losses wrought by virus lockdowns, including a big boost for electric vehicles. Continue reading
May 26 Hong Kong leader says security law not a threat to freedoms By Zen Soo, Associated Press Hong Kong’s leader says national security legislation proposed by China’s legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory’s civil rights. Continue reading
May 26 Russia says U.S. leaving overflight treaty will hurt security By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia says the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from an international treaty allowing military observation flights over military facilities would erode global security. Continue reading
May 26 U.S. military says Russia deployed fighter jets to Libya By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.S. military has accused Russia of deploying fighter planes to conflict-stricken Libya to support Russian mercenaries aiding east-based forces in their offensive on the capital, Tripoli. Continue reading