Downturn to hit Hong Kong like a ‘tsunami’, as China slaps warning on Cathay
Hong Kong’s protests are hitting its economy, the city’s leader Carrie Lam said on Friday, echoing warnings from business leaders including powerful local property developers,...
China orders Cathay Pacific to suspend staff backing Hong Kong protests
China’s aviation regulator on Friday demanded Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways suspend personnel who have engaged in illegal protests in the city from...
Woods withdraws from Northern Trust Open with stiff back
Tiger Woods has been forced to withdraw from the Northern Trust Open due to pain and stiffness in his surgically repaired back, the PGA Tour...
Trump says ‘common sense things can be done’ on guns, wants NRA input
President Donald Trump on Friday called for “common sense” solutions to address gun violence without mentioning what specific measures he would support and saying the...
Britain will spend ‘whatever it takes’ on no deal preparations: Gove
Britain will spend “whatever it takes” before its due departure date from the European Union to prepare for the possibility of leaving without a divorce...
Trump says North Korea’s Kim sent ‘very beautiful letter’; new meeting possible
President Donald Trump said on Friday he has received a “very beautiful letter” on Thursday from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and added that...
Most Americans expect next mass shooting to happen in next three months: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Nearly half of all Americans expect another mass shooting will happen soon in the United States, according to a Reuters/Ipsos public opinion poll released on...
Ramaphosa asks court to seal certain documents in legal battle: reports
Lawyers for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have asked a court to seal financial records held by the country’s corruption watchdog because they were obtained...
Mitch McConnell is the greatest threat to democracy – Salon
Mitch McConnell is the greatest threat to democracy Salon GOP goes to war with Twitter over McConnell campaign account freeze Fox News GOP goes to war with...
Trump says he’s talking to congressional leaders about ‘meaningful’ gun background checks – CNBC
Trump says he’s talking to congressional leaders about ‘meaningful’ gun background checks CNBC Trump says NRA’s views will be ‘fully represented’ in gun reform talks POLITICO NRA...