A US official warned Wednesday that NATO ally Turkey faced a risk of sanctions after it defiantly tested Russia's S-400 air defense system. ( read original story ...)
Turkey threatens legal action over Charlie Hebdo’s caricature of president
Satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo depicted Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in his underwear ... ( read original story ...)
O.C. man jailed in Vietnam for 27 months returns home, thanks community of people fighting for his release
After 27 months wrongly jailed in Vietnam for actions to "overthrow" government, Michael Nguyen returns to Orange County, thanking "community" of people who fought for his release. ( read original story ...)
Slow Use of Pandemic Funds Weighs on Philippines Growth Outlook
The slow deployment of pandemic relief funds in the Philippines is coming under scrutiny as delays risk impeding recovery for one of Asia’s worst-hit economies. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s ‘Jurassic park’ project faces flak over viral Komodo dragon pic; no threat to habitat, says govt
Indonesia sought to downplay fears about the environmental impact of a multimillion dollar island tourism project dubbed 'Jurassic Park' after an image of a Komodo dragon facing a construction ... ( read original story ...)
Qian Xuesen: The man the US deported – who then helped China into space
A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them. ( read original story ...)
Xi Is Out to Prove That This Is China’s Moment
As the Chinese leadership discusses a five-year plan in Beijing this week, it could underestimate the United States. ( read original story ...)
If You Play Videogames, China May Be Spying on You
Data harvested from game consoles would be far easier to exploit than what TikTok gathers. ( read original story ...)
U.S. accuses eight in alleged plot to harass and intimidate citizens to return to China
FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during a virtual news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, U.S., October 28, 2020 Sarah Silbiger/Pool via REUTERS ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyer for China exec accuses RCMP of lying about her arrest
A lawyer for a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei on Wednesday accused a Canadian police officer of lying about why he didn’t arrest her immediately at Vancouver’s airport two years ago. Ri ... ( read original story ...)