U.S. should reject ‘prejudice’ on China religious rights: state media
The United States should reject “prejudice” and respect facts instead of vilifying China’s record on religious rights, the Communist Party newspaper People’s Daily said on...
U.S. authorizes deployment of troops, resources to Saudi Arabia
The acting U.S. defense secretary has authorized the deployment of U.S. military personnel and resources to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said on Friday, adding the...
Brazil to extend probe into Vale dam disaster into early 2020 – official
Brazil’s mining secretary said on Friday he expects the sector’s main regulator to extend its investigation until January 2020 into the causes of the Vale...
César Pelli, Argentine architect behind the Petronas Towers, dies aged 92
César Pelli, the Argentine designer behind the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, has died aged 92, state media and officials said on Friday, marking...
Biohaven’s treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease fails to win FDA nod
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co Ltd said on Friday the U.S. health regulator failed to approve its treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease,...
Saudi king approves hosting U.S. troops to enhance regional security: SPA
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved hosting U.S. forces in the country to boost regional security and stability, the state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday....
Diaper Derby ’19 – every baby wins, but there’s one champ
A New York annual tradition carries on, even as the adult triathlon in Gotham is called off due to extreme heat. Rough Cut (No Reporter...
Saudi king approves hosting U.S. troops to enhance security in the region: SPA
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved hosting U.S. forces in the Kingdom to boost regional security and stability, the state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday....
Lockheed awarded $1.48 billion Saudi missile defense contract: Pentagon
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.48 billion contract to build the THAAD missile defense system for Saudi Arabia, bringing the total value of the deal...
Cuba says fuel shortage, blackouts are temporary, being fixed
Cuban authorities sought to reassure jittery citizens this week that recent power outages and a fuel shortage were due to temporary problems that were being...