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Tens of thousands march to defend Hong Kong’s rule of law against China
World

Tens of thousands march to defend Hong Kong’s rule of law against China

Tens of thousands marched in China-ruled Hong Kong on Sunday in an “anti authoritarian rule” march that called for the…
Market for illegal elephant ivory surges in Laos, study says
World

Market for illegal elephant ivory surges in Laos, study says

The illegal sale of African ivory in Laos is surging even as neighboring China phases out its own legal ivory…
Parliament to discuss bill on establishing Egyptian space agency
Egypt

Parliament to discuss bill on establishing Egyptian space agency

The Cabinet approved at its meeting on Wednesday a draft law establishing an Egyptian space agency, Minister of Higher Education,…
China says supports Iraq’s unity as Kurds vote in referendum
Middle East

China says supports Iraq’s unity as Kurds vote in referendum

China supports Iraq’s unity, the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday, as voting started in an independence referendum organized by…
In stark UN speech, Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ North Korea
World

In stark UN speech, Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ North Korea

President Donald Trump has vowed to “totally destroy North Korea” if the US is forced to defend itself or its…
Hong Kong leader demands end of independence talk, warns ties with Beijing at risk
World

Hong Kong leader demands end of independence talk, warns ties with Beijing at risk

Hong Kong’s leader urged an immediate end to independence debates in the Chinese-ruled global financial hub on Tuesday, warning that…
Trump, the ‘America First’ president, goes to the UN
World

Trump, the ‘America First’ president, goes to the UN

Elected on the nationalist slogan “America first,” President Donald Trump will use his debut address to the UN General Assembly…
China’s big money trumps U.S. influence in Cambodia
World

China’s big money trumps U.S. influence in Cambodia

Accused of plotting treason with Cambodia’s detained opposition leader, the US embassy posted a picture of a red herring on…
China’s ever-tighter web controls jolt companies, scientists
Technology

China’s ever-tighter web controls jolt companies, scientists

Frank Chen’s e-commerce business has nothing to do with politics but he worries it might be sunk by the Communist…
China’s tighter drone rules send new pilots flocking to school
Technology

China’s tighter drone rules send new pilots flocking to school

A buzz fills the sky above a flight base in northern Beijing, as pilots practise take-offs and landings ahead of…
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