New Zealand launches criminal investigation into deadly volcanic eruption
New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were launching a criminal investigation after a volcanic island erupted with ash and steam on Monday, killing five...
Ferries halted, alarms triggered as Sydney choked by bushfire smoke
Smoke from Australia’s fierce bushfires settled over Sydney in still conditions on Tuesday, setting off fire alarms, and halting ferry services as famous landmarks disappeared...
U.S. imposes sanctions Cambodian PM’s associates over alleged corruption
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on a businessman and a senior government official with close links to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, accusing them...
Oil prices recoil as specter of trade war, weaker demand haunts market
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday for a second straight session as the cons of a slowing global demand outlook outweighed the pros of OPEC’s agreement...
NFL notebook: Multiple contenders lose players for season
Week 14 proved to be a particularly painful one in the NFL, as numerous players went down with season-ending injuries. And contenders weren’t immune from...
U.S. lawmakers reach deal on massive defense bill, eye Russia, Turkey, China
U.S. lawmakers announced an agreement on Monday on a $738-billion bill setting policy for the Department of Defense, including new measures for competing with Russia...
Hope fades for eight missing in ‘devastating’ New Zealand volcanic eruption
Eight people were missing and presumed dead on Tuesday after a volcanic eruption covered a small New Zealand island popular with tourists in hot ash...
Asian shares ease slightly as tariff deadline looms
Asian equity markets ticked down on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street losses as investors fretted over a Dec. 15 deadline for the next round of U.S....
Indonesia eyes biodiesel with 40% bio-content between 2021-2022: minister
Indonesia plans to implement a biodiesel program with 40% bio-content (B40) between 2021-2022, coordinating minister overseeing energy Luhut Pandjaitan said on Tuesday....
Lawyer for Democrats calls Trump ‘a clear and present danger’ as he argues case for removal – The Washington Post
Lawyer for Democrats calls Trump ‘a clear and present danger’ as he argues case for removal The Washington Post Takeaways from the House’s impeachment hearing CNN The...
