politics

China’s former internet czar charged with taking bribes

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's former internet czar, who oversaw a tightening of online censorship during his tenure, has been…

Cambodians vote in ‘sham’ election without opposition

  by Suy Se and Joe Freeman Agence France Presse PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AFP) -- Cambodia voted Sunday in an…

Lawmakers protest US deal allowing free plans for 3D guns

  by Sylvie Lanteume Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Dozens of US legislators are demanding that the Trump…

700 separated children still in US custody after deadline

by Javier Tovar Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The US government said Thursday that hundreds of families…

Judge lets anti-corruption case against Trump move forward

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)--A lawsuit that accuses President Donald Trump of violating the constitution by maintaining his interest in a…

China launches nationwide vaccine sector inspection after scandal

  BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's drug regulator said it has launched a nationwide inspection of vaccine production as authorities…

Trump postpones Putin visit as Pompeo defends US stance on Russia

  by Michael Mathes Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday delayed a…

White House under fire for barring CNN reporter from event

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - The White House was under fire Wednesday for barring a CNN reporter from attending an…

Hong Kong, US airlines bend to China pressure over Taiwan listing

  by Yan Zhao Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific and major…

France interior minister to face griling over Macron security aide assault

  by Anne Pascale Reboul and Joseph Schmid Agence France Presse   PARIS, France (AFP) -- France's interior minister Gerard…

S. Korea MP embroiled in bribery scandal commits suicide

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) - A prominent South Korean lawmaker who was being probed over a bribery scandal has committed…

Japan reopens beaches hit by 2011 nuclear, tsunami disaster

TOKYO, Japan (AFP)  -- Japan has reopened three beaches in regions devastated by the 2011 tsunami and resulting Fukushima nuclear…

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