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.
US sanctions Chinese military for buying Russian weapons
The US imposed sanctions Thursday against China's military for its purchases of Russian military equipment in a move US officials said is meant to punish Moscow for its "malign activities," including attacks on American elections.
South Korea's Moon: Further progress with North Korea will depend on the US
The North Korea ball is thoroughly back in Washington's court.
Kavanaugh's accuser made her move -- now Republicans have to choose
Republican leaders are preparing a controversial push to install Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court after a frenetic night of legal and political maneuvering in Washington that could reverberate for years to come.
Syria accidentally shot down a Russian military plane
Syria antiaircraft fire downed a Russian military plane after an Israeli attack on Syrian positions, killing 15 people on board, Moscow said.
Trump on Kavanaugh: 'This is not a man who deserves this'
President Donald Trump continued to stand behind his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday, even as senators grapple with how to move forward after a woman has accused the judge of a decades-old sexual assault.
