Tokyo, December 5, 2019 - Tetsu Nakamura, the Japanese doctor and aid worker killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday, was inspired to make the country’s...

Messi claims record sixth Ballon d’Or, Rapinoe wins women’s award

December 2, 2019

Paris, December 2, 2019 - Lionel Messi claimed a record sixth Ballon d’Or award on Monday, beating Liverpool’s leading nominees and Cristiano Ronaldo to...

China warns U.S. over Hong Kong law as thousands stage ‘Thanksgiving’ rally

November 28, 2019

Hong Kong/Beijing, November 28, 2019 - China warned the United States on Thursday that it would take “firm counter measures” in response to U.S....

Fresh headache for China after Hong Kong democrats rout pro-Beijing candidates

November 25, 2019

Hong Kong, November 25, 2019 - After months of sometimes-violent unrest in Hong Kong, an election with record turnout handed a big victory to...

In bid to repair ties, Japan and South Korea agree to summit next month

November 23, 2019

Nagoya, Japan, November 23, 2019 - Japan and South Korea agreed on Saturday to hold formal talks next month, taking a step toward improving...

Ex-CIA officer sentenced to 19 years in prison for conspiring to spy for China

November 23, 2019

Washington DC, November 23, 2019 -- A former CIA case officer was sentenced by a federal judge in Virginia on Friday to serve 19...

Hong Kong would be obliterated in 14 minutes if not for me, says Trump

November 22, 2019

Washington DC, November 22, 2019 - President Donald Trump said Friday he had saved Hong Kong from being destroyed by persuading Chinese President Xi...