Asia

China warns Apple against ‘reckless’ support of HK protesters

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's state media accused Apple Wednesday of supporting pro-democracy protesters, warning the US tech giant would…

Turkey boosts troops on Syria border after operation threat

AKCAKALE, Turkey (AFP) -- Turkey on Tuesday sent more armored vehicles to the border with Syria, an AFP correspondent said,…

China punishes NBA as crisis over democracy tweet deepens

  by Dan Martin Agence France Presse SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- China on Tuesday scrapped plans to air NBA exhibition…

Hong Kong ‘won’t rule out’ Chinese over protests: leadersts: leader

by James EDGAR / Jasmine LEUNG HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's under-fire leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday she…

Hong Kong cabinet member floats internet curbs to contain unrest

by Jerome TAYLOR / Jasmine LEUNG HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong may curb access to the internet in…

Iraqi president urges end to ‘escalation’ after days of deadly protests

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraq's president called Monday for a "halt to escalation" after widespread protests that killed dozens, including…

Trump urges ‘humane solution’ in Hong Kong

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Monday urged a "humane solution" in Hong Kong but noted…

First Hong Kongers appear in court for defying mask ban

by Jerome TAYLOR / Pak YIU HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong democracy protesters arrested for defying a new…

North Korea boat collides with Japan sea patrol

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A North Korean boat collided with a Japanese fisheries agency patrol vessel in the Sea of…

Eight protesters dead in Iraq capital clashes: medics, security sources

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Eight protesters were killed in new clashes with security forces in an eastern district of the…

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