At a time when some adversaries are choosing to help each other address a public-health catastrophe that knows no political or national boundaries, the United States and Iran seem intent on continuing ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Turkey’s death toll from virus reaches 2,706
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
‘Stray’ Review: Dog Lovers Will Drool Over This Profound Canine Love Letter From Turkey
A variation on the themes of "Kedi," Elizabeth Lo's documentary inhabits the lives of several street dogs in Istanbul. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Veteran Saved Homeless Woman’s Life as Kansas City Home Burned, Family Says
James "Dean" Masters spent the past quarter of a century watching over his corner of southeast Kansas City. The 75-year-old Vietnam War veteran was known to appear outside his neighbors' doors with a ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: China reports no new deaths for 10th straight day
China reported Saturday no new coronavirus deaths for the 10th straight day as the world's death toll from the pandemic neared 198,000. ( read original story ...)
China Economy: Starbucks, McDonald’s Among American Companies Taking Part In Cryptocurrency Program
Chinese state-run media announced this week that American chains McDonald’s, Starbucks and Subway would be among the companies to take part in the country’s cryptocurrency pilot program. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Celebrates Hong Kong Bookseller Who Crossed China
The opening of a hole-in-the-wall bookstore in Taipei doesn’t usually attract much hullabaloo. Saturday’s reemergence of a bookseller who has for years proved a thorn to China’s rulers in Beijing was ... ( read original story ...)
Trump attack on Biden highlights president’s own past dealings with China
Trump Organisation’s far-flung real estate business has involved dealings with Chinese state-owned firms on several occasions ... ( read original story ...)
Lam Wing-kee: HK bookseller who defied China opens shop in Taiwan
A Hong Kong bookseller who defied mainland China has reopened his bookshop in Taiwan. Lam Wing-kee was one of five booksellers detained in 2015 after selling material critical of the political elite ... ( read original story ...)
Missouri Opens Up a New Front Against China in Coronavirus Blame Game
Pride may get in the way, but mutual success against the coronavirus offers a strong foundation for cooperation. The authorities are struggling to enforce social distancing rules during Ramadan. The ... ( read original story ...)