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Britain's Prince Andrew to 'step back from public duties' after Epstein furoreNov 21, 2019LONDON (AFP) -- Prince Andrew on Wednesday said he was cancelling his public engagements, as the outcry over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein showed no sign of abating. Que... -
Hong Kong rights bill clears US Congress, heads to TrumpNov 21, 2019WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US lawmakers Wednesday overwhelmingly approved legislation that supports human rights and democracy in Hong Kong and also backs the territory's anti-China protesters, sending the ... -
Son of former German president stabbed to death in BerlinNov 20, 2019The son of former German president Richard von Weizsaecker was stabbed to death while he was giving a lecture at a hospital in Berlin where he worked as a head physician, police said Wednesday. A 57... -
A Hong Kong protester on why he won't surrender to policeNov 20, 2019Pale and thin, a teenager wandered the nearly deserted campus of Hong Kong Polytechnic University at about 1 a.m. Wednesday. He hugged his body with his arms, whether because of the chill in the air ... -
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[Graphic News] Over half of Americans favor Trump impeachment: pollNov 20, 2019A slim majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office for his controversial Ukraine actions, according to the first poll after the launch of public ... -
US Senate passes Hong Kong rights bill, angering ChinaNov 20, 2019WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The US Senate unanimously adopted legislation Tuesday supporting "human rights and democracy" in Hong Kong and threatening to revoke its special economic status, angering China wh... -
Baby Shark run continues with new tour datesNov 20, 2019NEW YORK (AP) -- Most viral videos have a finite shelf life, but the "doo doo doo" of "Baby Shark" shows no sign of abating. The little ditty and dance about a family of sharks that captivated the t... -
In new pro-Israel shift, US no longer calls settlements illegalNov 19, 2019WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States no longer believes that Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories are illegal, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday in the latest pro-Israel s... -
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[Newsmaker] China says only it can rule on Hong Kong constitutionNov 19, 2019BEIJING (AFP) -- China insisted Tuesday it held the sole authority to rule on constitutional matters in Hong Kong, as it condemned a decision by the city's high court to overturn a ban on face masks ... -
Trump says will 'strongly consider' testifying in impeachment probeNov 19, 2019WASHINGTON (AFP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday he is "strongly" considering accepting a challenge from opposition Democrats to testify in his own impeachment investigation. After the speaker... -
China will not sit back if Hong Kong situation gets 'uncontrollable': UK envoyNov 18, 2019China will not simply sit back and watch if months of protests in Hong Kong develop into an "uncontrollable" situation, the country's ambassador to Britain said Monday. "I think the Hong Kong govern... -
South Korea lowers travel advisory for CataloniaNov 18, 2019South Korea lowered its travel alert for Catalonia, in northeastern Spain, on Monday as the unrest stemming from a pro-independence movement has eased, the foreign ministry said. A "navy" travel war... -
'Kawaii!' Olympic robot mascots thrill Tokyo studentsNov 18, 2019TOKYO (AFP) -- Robot versions of Japan's Olympic and Paralympic mascots thrilled hundreds of school children in Tokyo on Monday, striking sporting poses and displaying hearts in their electronic eyes... -
Hong Kong anti-mask law 'unconstitutional': High courtNov 18, 2019HONG KONG (AFP) -- A government ban on demonstrators wearing face masks, aimed at helping to quell months of pro-democracy unrest in Hong Kong, is unconstitutional, the territory's high court ruled M... -
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[Newsmaker] Hong Kong police storm university held by protestersNov 18, 2019HONG KONG (AP) -- Police breached a Hong Kong university campus held by protesters early Monday after an all-night siege that included firing repeated barrages of tear gas and water cannons. Anti-go...
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