Aug 13 Indian-controlled Kashmir under strict lockdown for 9th day By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press India is trying to stave off a violent reaction to the government's decision on Aug. 5 to strip Kashmir of its autonomy. Continue reading
Aug 13 Police, protesters clash in Hong Kong airport after flights canceled for 2nd day By Yanan Wang, Katie Tam, Associated Press Hong Kong airport said it did not expect arriving flights to be affected, though dozens of arriving flights were already cancelled. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 4:15 News Wrap: Typhoon kills 45, strands residents in eastern China In our news wrap Monday, the death toll from a weekend typhoon in eastern China has risen to 45 people. Rescue workers are still evacuating residents stranded in buildings after their streets were submerged by floodwaters. Also, in southern India,… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 3:19 Amid paralyzing Hong Kong demonstrations, China threatens grave consequences By Jonathan Miller, Independent Television News Violence is rising between protesters and police in Hong Kong, with China threatening to unleash retribution upon those who challenge its authority. Police attacked pro-democracy demonstrators Monday, severely injuring one, while media in Beijing warned it might send Chinese paramilitary… Continue watching
Aug 12 Bolton says U.S. ready to negotiate post-Brexit trade pact By Associated Press National Security Adviser John Bolton told reporters after meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London that a piecemeal approach to trade negotiations was "not unprecedented" and talks between the U.S. and the U.K. could start with areas where… Continue reading
Aug 12 How clashes at Jerusalem holy site undermine a fragile truce By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Continue reading
Aug 12 Guatemela elects conservative Giamattei as president By Sonia Perez D., Associated Press Turnout as low as 45% appeared to suggest widespread disillusionment with the political status quo in general. Continue reading
Aug 12 Hong Kong airport shuts down amid mass protests By Yanan Wang, Associated Press Hong Kong has experienced more than two months of mass protests calling for democratic reforms and an independent inquiry into police conduct. Continue reading
Aug 11 North Korea boosts Kim’s rising status as global statesman By Kim Tong-Hyung, Foster Clug, Associated Press There’s no question that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in full control of his nation. But a recent change to the way he’s being formally described in the North Korean Constitution may allow him even more diplomatic leverage… Continue reading
Aug 11 Guatemalans to vote in close presidential runoff By Associated Press Guatemalans voted Sunday in a presidential runoff pitting former first lady Sandra Torres against conservative Alejandro Giammattei in a nation beset by poverty and unemployment, and dealing with migration issues. Continue reading