Hundreds detained as Kazakhs protest ‘rigged’ election
Police in Kazakhstan’s biggest city were put on high alert overnight as protests against what many see as a rigged presidential election continued, resulting in...
Asia stocks rise as policy tweaks boost China markets
Asian stocks gained on Tuesday, led by Chinese shares after Beijing eased financing rules to boost local government spending on public works, and bolstered by...
Australia PM to meet national broadcaster after police raids
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he will meet with executives from the national broadcaster on Tuesday as he sought to calm tensions following two...
Salvage crews begin lifting Hungarian boat sunk in Danube
Salvage crews began raising the wreck of a Hungarian boat that capsized on the Danube river in Budapest last month, killing 26 South Korean tourists...
Italy’s coalition will work to avert EU disciplinary action over budget: PM office
Italy’s coalition leaders have agreed on the need to avert a European Union disciplinary action over Rome’s worsening public finances at a meeting with Prime...
Warriors lose Durant but stave off elimination with Game 5 win
The Toronto Raptors blew a late six-point lead and with it their first chance to seal a maiden NBA championship as the Golden State Warriors...
Cautious U.S. coach Popovich wary of World Cup quality
Even though Gregg Popovich has a roster packed with NBA All-Stars, the United States coach is still a little concerned about the quality of opposition...
Salvage crews start operation to lift Hungarian boat sunk in Danube
Salvage crews started an operation Tuesday to raise the wreck of a Hungarian boat that capsized on the Danube river in Budapest, killing 26 South...
Hong Kong gears up for fresh protests, strikes as anger boils over
Hong Kong geared for more protests, including strikes, transport go-slows and even picnics, against a proposed extradition law that would allow people to be sent...
Durant suffers Achilles injury in first game back from injury
Kevin Durant’s long-awaited return from injury on Monday with the Golden State Warriors season on the line in the NBA Finals was short-lived as he...