Global stocks recover some ground at end of turbulent week
Aug 16, 2019
Global stock markets looked set to end a turbulent week on a positive note though worries about the U.S. economy and the trade conflict between the U.S. and China have the potential to derail Friday's recovery.
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns after Beijing pressure
Aug 16, 2019
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns following pressure by Beijing on Hong Kong carrier over participation by some of its employees in anti-government protests
Can Tokyo's efficient rail system handle Olympic strain?
Aug 16, 2019
Tokyo's famous and efficient rail system is likely to be stressed during next year's Olympics.
China threatens retaliation if US tariff hikes go ahead
Aug 15, 2019
China threatens retaliation if Washington steps up their war over trade and technology by going ahead with planned Sept. 1 tariff hikes on additional Chinese imports
Global stocks lower after US falls on recession fear
Aug 15, 2019
Global stock markets mostly lower after Wall Street falls on recession fears
Hong Kong Umbrella Movement leader released on bail
Aug 15, 2019
A leader of 2014 pro-democracy protests has been released on bail as Hong Kong's government attempts to quell a movement that has paralyzed parts of the city and its airport and led to hundreds of arrests
Ex-Treasury chief: Boris Johnson wrecking Brexit deal chance
Aug 14, 2019
The man who was Britain's top finance official until three weeks ago is accusing Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government of steering the country toward a damaging no-deal Brexit that isn't backed by Parliament or the voters
The Latest: Protesters sorry for HK airport disruptions
Aug 14, 2019
Protesters in Hong Kong are apologizing to the public after they disrupted flights for two consecutive days at one of the busiest airports in the world
UK bans cream cheese ad because of 'dopey dad' stereotype
Aug 13, 2019
An advertisement for cream cheese showing distracted dads leaving babies on a conveyer belt has been banned in Britain under new rules against harmful gender stereotypes
Riot police clash with protesters at Hong Kong airport
Aug 13, 2019
Pro-democracy demonstrators severely crippled Hong Kong's international airport for a second day, forcing authorities to cancel all remaining flights as the city's pro-Beijing leader warned that the protesters had pushed events onto a "path of no return"