Aug 23 Hong Kong protesters form human chains to call for democracy By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The demonstration was inspired by a historic protest 30 years ago in the Baltic states against Soviet control. Continue reading
Aug 23 Putin orders Russia to respond to U.S. missile test By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The test of a previously banned missile came after the U.S. and Russia withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Continue reading
Aug 23 Japan leader says end of South Korea intelligence-sharing deal damages trust By Kaori Hitomi, Associated Press South Korea announced it would terminate an intelligence-sharing deal because Tokyo downgraded South Korea's preferential trade status. Continue reading
Aug 23 China announces tariff hike on $75 billion of U.S. products By Joe McDonald, Paul Wiseman, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The tariffs of 10 percent and 5 percent take effect on two batches of goods Sept. 1 and Dec. 15. Continue reading
Aug 23 Amazon fires spark global concern but Bolsonaro remains defiant By Marcelo Silva de Sousa, Associated Press Brazilian federal experts have reported a record number of wildfires across the country this year, up 84 percent over the same period in 2018. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 6:30 News Wrap: White House backs off plan to slash billions in foreign aid In our Thursday news wrap, it is being widely reported that the White House has backed off a plan to slash more than $4 billion in foreign aid. The cuts would have included humanitarian relief, peacekeeping and global health initiatives. Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 4:52 How current Japan-South Korea tensions reflect decades of resentment Japan and South Korea, the two most important U.S. allies in northeast Asia, are engaged in an increasingly grave feud. Relations between the two countries took a confrontational turn earlier this summer when Japan announced it would limit exports to… Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch 8:12 In Europe, business booms when cruise ships arrive — but is it worth the bother? By Malcolm Brabant Cruise liners offer scenic views you can’t replicate from land, but they also cause downstream consequences. In Europe, some beautiful waterfront cities are joining forces to limit the impact of thousands of passengers being disgorged onto their picturesque streets. Special… Continue watching
Aug 22 Giraffes move closer to endangered species protection By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The plan would regulate world trade in giraffe parts, including hides, bone carvings and meat, while stopping short of a full ban. It passed 106-21 with seven abstentions. Continue reading
Aug 22 South Korea cancels Japan intelligence-sharing deal amid trade dispute By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono called the decision "extremely regrettable" and summoned the South Korean ambassador to protest the linking of trade and security issues. Continue reading