Category: News
China’s central bank cuts key interest rate amid concerns for economy
People's Bank of China's decision to leave 5-year lending rate unchanged greeted with disappointment by markets.
To beat the heat in Northwestern Syria, people head for the water
In a region decimated by an earthquake and populated mostly by IDPs, the intense heat is making life harder than
Saudi guards kill, abuse refugees at border with Yemen: HRW
Rights group has documented targeting refugees by firearms, explosive weapons when trying to cross into Saudi Arabia.
Why China is grappling with falling prices – and being compared to Japan
The world’s second-largest economy is grappling with deflation, raising fears of Japan-style stagnation.
Trump confirms won’t join this week’s Republican presidential debates
Former president claims he is so well known among the public, he does not need to participate.
I saw the tarmac murder that haunts the Philippines 40 years later
Benigno Aquino Jr's killing sparked the revolt that ousted Ferdinand Marcos, the autocrat whose son now rules the nation
China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang
Beijing's top diplomat lauds improving ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, calls for full resumption of nuclear deal.
Arevalo wins Guatemala presidency in landslide amid hopes for change
Anti-corruption campaigner promises to tackle widespread corruption and violence that has fuelled migration to the US.
Tropical Storm Hilary drenches usually arid southern California
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as rare storm brings unprecedented rain.
Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile test, S Korea-US military drills start
North Korean leader has pledged 'overwhelming' response to this month's military exercises by South Korea and US.