Australian journalist says she was detained for 3 years in China for breaking an embargo
Australian journalist Cheng Lei says she spent more than three years in detention in China for breaking an embargo with a television broadcast
2023-10-18 13:52
Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route
By Laurie Chen and Vladimir Soldatkin BEIJING President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for
2023-10-18 13:49
Europe is looking to fight the flood of Chinese electric vehicles. But Europeans love them
Chinese automakers are winning over drivers as they make major inroads into Europe’s electric vehicle market
2023-10-18 13:17
In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
California Gov. Gavin Newsom often touts California's leadership on the national stage
2023-10-18 12:56
UN to vote on Gaza resolution that would condemn attack by Hamas and all violence against civilians
The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution that initially condemned “the heinous terrorist attacks by Hamas” on Israel as well as all violence against civilians
2023-10-18 12:56
Biden facing a difficult diplomatic mission as he travels to Israel
President Joe Biden is on his way to Israel for one of the most complicated diplomatic trips of his presidency, an extraordinary high-stakes trip to a region gripped by violence in the aftermath of Hamas' attacks and Israel's subsequent response.
2023-10-18 12:28
China's Xi promises more market openness and new investments for Belt and Road projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping is promising greater access to China’s market for international firms and new financing exceeding $100 billion for other developing economies
2023-10-18 12:26
Italy's far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU
When Giorgia Meloni took office a year ago as the first far-right premier in Italy’s post-war history, many in Europe worried about the prospect of the country’s democratic backsliding and resistance to European Union rules
2023-10-18 12:25
Former Treasury Secretary Lew, Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel, to face senators at hearing
The Senate is moving quickly to confirm Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, holding a hearing on his nomination
2023-10-18 12:21
Republicans and Democrats agree on one thing: The Afghan war wasn't worth it, AP-NORC poll shows
At a time when Americans are deeply divided along party lines, a new poll shows agreement on at least one issue: The United States' two-decade-long war in Afghanistan was not worth fighting
2023-10-18 12:21
Ukraine's special forces use daring raids and distraction tactics in bid to free Crimea
A swarm of Ukrainian jet skis races across the ocean under pitch black skies, visible only from the infra-red camera of a drone watching from above. They slow down as they approach the shore to avoid detection and hurry onto dry land.
2023-10-18 12:21
Suspect in Natalee Holloway case expected to enter plea in extortion charge
The chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday
2023-10-18 12:17