Asian shares veer between gains and losses before key China data
Asian shares shuttled between small losses and gains on Friday as investors awaited China trade, lending and growth data, and as worries over Sino-U.S. trade...
Tropical storm Barry likely to become hurricane by Friday or Saturday: NHC
Tropical storm Barry could strengthen into a hurricane by Friday night or early Saturday when the center is near the coast of Louisiana, the U.S....
AU envoy: Sudan military, protesters to sign political deal – Washington Post
AU envoy: Sudan military, protesters to sign political deal Washington Post Sudan’s ruling military council says coup attempt foiled Al Jazeera English Sudan’s ruling military council reports...
Four British nationals arrested in eastern China
Four British nationals have been arrested in eastern China, the British Embassy in Beijing said Friday, amid escalating diplomatic tension between the two countries....
South Korea demands proof from Japan for accusation of export violations
South Korea said on Friday it deeply regrets accusations by some senior Japanese officials that South Korea did not enforce proper export control and Japan...
Becker’s trophy auction raises over 680,000 pounds
An online auction of German tennis great Boris Becker’s trophies and memorabilia has raised more than 680,000 pounds ($852,652), with his 1989 U.S. Open trophy...
New North Korea constitution calls Kim head of state, seen as step to U.S. peace treaty
Kim Jong Un has been formally named head of state of North Korea and commander-in-chief of the military in a new constitution observers said was...
R&B singer R. Kelly arrested in Chicago on federal sex crime charges: media
Grammy Award-winning singer R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago on federal sex crime charges, NBC News said, citing unidentified law enforcement officials....
Indonesia grants clemency to Canadian teacher convicted of sex abuse
Indonesia has granted clemency to a Canadian teacher convicted of sexually abusing students, an official said on Friday, in a case that critics say was...
Report: NFL set to drop full-time status for officials
The NFL is set to feature part-time officials next season rather than granting full-time positions, according to a report from ESPN on Thursday night....
