politics

NBA won’t regulate speech, apologise over tweet: commissioner

  SAITAMA, Japan (AFP) -- The NBA will not regulate speech and won't apologise for a controversial tweet from a…

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…

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…

Police fire tear gas as large crowds defy Hong Kong mask ban

by Jerome Taylor / Jasmine Leung  HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong police fired tear gas at pro-democracy protesters…

NBA’s Rockets try to calm storm after ‘stand with Hong Kong’ post

  TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The Houston Rockets tried Sunday to distance the NBA team, who have a huge Chinese…

Iraqi PM pledges reforms to calm angry protests

  BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi's cabinet issued a series of reforms early Sunday after…

Trump to block immigrants unable to pay for healthcare

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US will block the entry of immigrants without health insurance or the ability to…

Hong Kong mask ban sparks violent clashes, rail shutdown

  by Jerome TAYLOR / Jasmine LEUNG Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's entire mass transit…

Microsoft says Iran hackers targeted US presidential campaign

(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 27, 2017 the French headquarters of US multinational technology company Microsoft is…

US prosecutor: Honduran president received fortune in drug bribes

by Laura BONILLA NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez took millions of dollars in bribes…

Missiles, drones and tanks: China shows off military prowess

  by Ludovic Ehret and Helen Roxburgh BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China put its growing military might on full display…

Hong Kong defies China anniversary with ‘Day of Grief’ rallies and clashes

  by Jerome TAYLOR / Yan ZHAO Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Strife-torn Hong Kong on Tuesday…

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