Hong Kong legislature officially kills controversial extradition bill
Hong Kong’s legislature on Wednesday formally withdrew planned legislation that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, meeting one of five demands of pro-democracy protesters...
Taylor’s testimony on alleged Ukraine quid pro quo called ‘damning,’ as firestorm continues over Trump’s lynching tweet – Washington Post
Taylor’s testimony on alleged Ukraine quid pro quo called ‘damning,’ as firestorm continues over Trump’s lynching tweet Washington Post US top diplomat told Trump wanted aid...
Oil dips as U.S. stocks build; output cut prospects give support
Oil fell on Wednesday after climbing over 1% in the previous session as U.S. industry data showed a bigger-than-expected build in crude stocks, but the...
Nationals’ Soto overcomes nerves to play Game One hero
Washington Nationals’ youngster Juan Soto looked anxious and overmatched in his first career World Series at-bat on Tuesday in Houston, striking out swinging on a...
NHL roundup: Horvak hat trick lifts Canucks past Wings
Bo Horvat had a third-period hat trick as the visiting Vancouver Canucks scored all of their goals in the final period to upend the Detroit...
Lion Air crash investigators tell victims’ families 737 MAX design flaws linked to accident
Mechanical and design issues contributed to the crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX jet last October, Indonesian investigators told victims’ families in a briefing...
Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand plans battery EV launch in 2020
Toyota Motor’s Lexus will launch its first all-battery electric vehicle next year, as the luxury brand races to market a battery-operated car amid growing competition...
Storms batter southern France, flooding some towns
Storms and heavy rain lashed through southern France on Wednesday, causing flooding in some towns in the region....
Biogen, Eisai revive plans for Alzheimer’s drug, surprising market
Biogen Inc revived plans on Tuesday to seek U.S. approval for Alzheimer’s treatment aducanumab, surprising investors and saying data from more patients in two discontinued...
South Korea warns of “serious risk” from vaping, considers sales ban
South Korea on Wednesday advised people to stop using liquid e-cigarettes due to growing health concerns and vowed to speed up an investigation into whether...