China cancels US warship visit to Hong Kong amid military sanction backlash
The Chinese government has blocked a US Navy ship from docking in Hong Kong amid a growing diplomatic feud between the two countries over strict military sanctions imposed by Washington.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern makes history with baby at UN assembly
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who gave birth while in office, has made history by bringing her three-month-old daughter into the United Nations assembly hall.
Trump stands alone as globe gathers at the United Nations General Assembly
President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton brought a prop to the UN General Assembly to underscore the Trump administration's primary theme: the US stands on its own.
Kavanaugh slams 'smears,' says he won't abandon his nomination
Brett Kavanaugh launched a bold effort to save his nomination to the US Supreme Court on Monday, lashing out at "smears" and a "grotesque and obvious character assassination" following the emergence of a new allegation of inappropriate sexual behavior.
Alliance with corrupt people to fight corruption, quips PM
Mentioning that Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman are convicted in graft cases, prime minister Sheikh Hasina said Jukto Front leaders Kamal Hossain and Badruddoza Chowdhury had got together with corrupt people to fight against corruption.
Trump's trade war with China is about to get a whole lot bigger
The trade fight between the United States and China is set to intensify Monday when the two economic superpowers hit each other with their biggest round of tariffs yet.
The silent Popes: Why Francis and Benedict won't answer the accusations dividing their church
One rarely leaves his monastery high on a hill in Vatican City. The other speaks freely -- too freely, critics say -- but has vowed silence on this matter, for now.
Controversial high-speed rail station opens in Hong Kong
It has been heralded as a vision of the future. A $10.75 billion infrastructure investment connecting Hong Kong with China's high-speed rail network.
25 killed in attack on Iranian military parade
At least 25 people were killed and 60 others injured in an attack on a military parade in Iran's southwestern city of Ahvaz on Saturday, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency reported, citing Deputy Governor-General of Khouzestan province Hossein Hosseinzadeh.
Police admit to knowing undercover officer was having sex with activist, campaigners say
UK police have admitted that supervisors knew about a long-term sexual relationship between an undercover officer and an environmental activist, campaigners said Friday.
