Tag: World news
Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai begins to testify in his national security trial
HONG KONG -- Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai began testifying Wednesday in his landmark national security trial that is widely seen as...
Japan records trade deficit for the fourth month straight despite export recovery
TOKYO -- Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for a fourth straight month as a weak yen and the rising price...
Australian tourists hospitalized after apparent severe alcohol poisoning in Laos party town
VANG VIENG, Laos -- Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after consuming tainted drinks in neighboring...
Germany's defense minister says damage to 2 Baltic data cables appears to be sabotage
Germany’s defense minister says officials have to assume that damage to two data cables under the Baltic Sea, one of which ends in...
Big money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. How can nations raise it?
BAKU, Azerbaijan -- Just as a simple lever can move heavy objects, rich nations are hoping another kind of leverage — the financial...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain, apart from in China, after Wall St regains its stride
BANGKOK -- Asian shares advanced Tuesday, apart from in China, after most U.S. stocks ticked higher to recover some of their swoon from...