Human Rights Watch head denied entry to Hong Kong ahead of report launch
The global head of Human Rights Watch said he was denied entry on Sunday to Hong Kong, where he was scheduled to launch the organization’s...
Rumbling volcano shuts down Philippine capital
Schools and businesses shut across the Philippine capital on Monday as a volcano belched clouds of ash across the city and seismologists warned an eruption...
As businesses hold back, U.S. consumers seen boosting big banks’ profits
Consumer lending is expected to propel profits for big U.S. banks when they unveil fourth-quarter results this week, though stress in corporate lending and uneven...
NHL roundup: Devils snap Lightning’s 10-game win streak
Louis Domingue made 26 saves against his former team as the New Jersey Devils snapped Tampa Bay’s franchise record-tying 10-game winning streak with a 3-1...
Colombia foils plot to kill former FARC leader
Police in Colombia say they have thwarted an assassination attempt on the former leader of the FARC rebel group. Acting on a tip, they killed...
Libyan opponents may sign ceasefire deal in Moscow: Interfax
The leaders of the warring sides in Libya will arrive in Moscow on Monday and could sign a ceasefire agreement, the Interfax news agency reported,...
Ford’s China vehicle sales drop 26% in third straight year of decline
Ford Motor Co’s China vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive year, by 26.1%, as it battles a prolonged overall sales decline in its second-biggest...
China’s BYD names former GM president Kevin Wale as senior adviser
China’s BYD Co Ltd said on Monday it has appointed Kevin Wale, former General Motors (GM) China President, as a senior adviser to the electric...
Thai king orders new traffic rules to curb congestion from royal motorcades
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has ordered police to stop completely blocking roads in Bangkok for royal motorcades, a government spokeswoman said....
No clear favorite for Australian Open, says Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says next week’s Australian Open is wide open and while bookmakers see the seven-times champion as the hot favorite the Serb expects the...