Chinese bars delivering happy hour drinks amid coronavirus lockdown
For the millions stuck at home in China amid the coronavirus outbreak, it’s definitely time for a drink.
For the millions stuck at home in China amid the coronavirus outbreak, it’s definitely time for a drink.
HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs
Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, will shed some 35,000 jobs as part of an overhaul to focus on faster-growing markets in Asia and as it tries to cope with a slew of global uncertainties, from Brexit to the trade wars to the new coronavirus.
Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, will shed some 35,000 jobs as part of an overhaul to focus on faster-growing markets in Asia and as it tries to cope with a slew of global uncertainties, from Brexit to the trade wars to the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus claims life of hospital director in hard-hit Wuhan
A hospital director who helped lead the fight against China's new virus has become one of its victims.
A hospital director who helped lead the fight against China's new virus has become one of its victims.
California set to apologize for internment of Japanese Americans
On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.
On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.
Coronavirus outbreak prompts restriction of participation in 2020 Tokyo Marathon
Registered runners who still want to participate in the 2021 race will need to pay entry fees. Donations received for the 2020 race would not be refunded, the organization noted.
Registered runners who still want to participate in the 2021 race will need to pay entry fees. Donations received for the 2020 race would not be refunded, the organization noted.
Anger in Mexico over killing of 7-year-old girl
The killing of a 7-year-old girl on the southern outskirts of Mexico City has stoked rising anger over brutal slayings of women, including one found stabbed to death and skinned earlier this month.
The killing of a 7-year-old girl on the southern outskirts of Mexico City has stoked rising anger over brutal slayings of women, including one found stabbed to death and skinned earlier this month.
Ski resort in France uses helicopters to deliver snow, angering environmental groups
A ski resort in France chose to use helicopters to deliver snow to its barren slopes last week after mild weather threatened the facility with closure, triggering outrage from environmental groups.
A ski resort in France chose to use helicopters to deliver snow to its barren slopes last week after mild weather threatened the facility with closure, triggering outrage from environmental groups.
Brawl breaks out at youth boxing tournament
Police are investigating an outbreak of violence at a youth boxing tournament in England that led to its cancellation.
Police are investigating an outbreak of violence at a youth boxing tournament in England that led to its cancellation.
Child actor Nikita Pearl Waligwa, 'Queen of Katwe' star, dies at 15: reports
The teen was reportedly diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016 and received an all-clear in 2017 before another tumor was discovered last year.
The teen was reportedly diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016 and received an all-clear in 2017 before another tumor was discovered last year.
Japan confirms 99 more cases of coronavirus on Diamond Princess cruise ship
The 14-day quarantine for those on the ship was due to end on Wednesday.
The 14-day quarantine for those on the ship was due to end on Wednesday.
Wales bears the brunt as Storm Dennis slams Britain
Storm Dennis hammered Britain Sunday, bringing a month's worth of rain in just 48 hours to parts of South Wales, which bore the brunt of the country's second severe storm inside a week.
Storm Dennis hammered Britain Sunday, bringing a month's worth of rain in just 48 hours to parts of South Wales, which bore the brunt of the country's second severe storm inside a week.
Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China
As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country, pet owners in China are taking extra precautions for their furry friends.
As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country, pet owners in China are taking extra precautions for their furry friends.
Fire at orphanage run by Americans kills 15 children
A fire at an orphanage in Haiti that is run by an American group has killed 15 people.
A fire at an orphanage in Haiti that is run by an American group has killed 15 people.
New virus cases fall; WHO says China bought the world time
China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases Saturday while the head of the World Health Organization praised the country's efforts to contain the new disease, saying they have "bought the world time" and that other nations must make the most of it.
China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases Saturday while the head of the World Health Organization praised the country's efforts to contain the new disease, saying they have "bought the world time" and that other nations must make the most of it.
Russians posing as Greta Thunberg prank Bernie Sanders
Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, who have fooled many high-profile victims around the world, posted a recording of the phone call on YouTube on Thursday.
Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, who have fooled many high-profile victims around the world, posted a recording of the phone call on YouTube on Thursday.
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
There are now 63,851 confirmed cases in mainland China, of which 1,380 have died.
There are now 63,851 confirmed cases in mainland China, of which 1,380 have died.
Fort Drum soldier dies in Afghanistan
21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball died at Bagram Airfield.
21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball died at Bagram Airfield.
Senate approves resolution restraining Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
'Keep a smile on your face': 112-year-old in Japan officially named world's oldest man
Chitetsu Watanabe, from Niigata, Japan, was officially named the world’s oldest living man at 112 years and 344 days old by Guinness World Records.
Chitetsu Watanabe, from Niigata, Japan, was officially named the world’s oldest living man at 112 years and 344 days old by Guinness World Records.