The first-degree murder conviction of a former fugitive who fled Calgary ahead of his trial stands after the province's top court dismissed Nathan Gervais's appeal. ( read original story ...)
China’s Clandestine Gamble in the Philippines
But this is a controversial, if not unmentionable, connection because the Chinese government has officially rejected POGOs, while the Philippines denies that it is giving preferential treatment to ... ( read original story ...)
Jaws returns, as Universal Studios Japan to reopen this month
Universal Studios Japan said on Monday its theme park in Osaka would open later this month for the first time since closing in March due to the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Black Boxes From Crashed Pakistan Jet Head to France for Analysis
Air crash investigators were en route from Pakistan to France on Monday with two 'black box' flight recorders of a Pakistani airliner that crashed in a residential area while trying to land in the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan officials finish identifying victims of PK-8303 crash
Pakistani authorities say they plan Monday to finish the process of identifying victims from the crash of the Pakistan International Airlines airliner last month. ( read original story ...)
China Fires Back at Trump’s Hong Kong Threats by Suspending U.S. Farm Purchases
Beijing appeared to confirm reports Monday it plans to hold up purchases of key U.S. farm goods at a time the White House is struggling for an economic boost. ( read original story ...)
China uses U.S. protests to cry hypocrisy amid Hong Kong standoff
Beijing trolls the Trump administration's criticism over a feared crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong with 3 words: "I can't breathe." ... ( read original story ...)
Is the US – China Trade Deal In Jeopardy Because Of Hong Kong? China Orders Suspension In Agriculture Purchases
Racial unrest in the U.S. is undermining Washington's protest against China's actions, cracking down on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. ( read original story ...)
Oil falls as U.S.-China tension escalates
Oil fell on Monday on worries about renewed tensions between the United States and China, although reports that OPEC and Russia were closer to a deal on extending oil output cuts lent some support to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Blocks Tiananmen Vigil; Rush on for UK Passports
Hong Kong police rejected an application for an annual candlelight vigil marking the anniversary this week of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, as residents rushed to apply for passports that could ... ( read original story ...)