Tag: World news

Japan stocks lift Asian market higher after US retail data boost Wall Street

Japanese stocks led the gains in Asian markets Friday after Wall Street rallied to one of its best days of the year as...

Flights and trains canceled in Tokyo area as a strong typhoon swerves nearby

Flights and trains in the Tokyo area have been canceled, and people were warned of strong winds, heavy rains and potential flooding and...

Climate activists protest at several German airports

BERLIN -- Climate activists staged protests at several German airports on Thursday, forcing a temporary halt to flights at some of them in...

India's Modi voices concern over unrest in neighboring Bangladesh and attacks on Hindus there

NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed concern over the unrest that led to a change of government in...

Mongolia is in the tourism spotlight and making it easier to visit. Reindeer sledding, anyone?

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia -- With its reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam, Mongolia is hoping to woo visitors...

China’s economic recovery dragged down by property slump and weak consumption in July

BEIJING -- A continued property crisis and weak consumption dragged on China’s economic recovery in July, according to data released Thursday by the...