China’s new leadership is lending its support to Hong Kong’s chief executive, who is under fire for a series of scandals. Chinese Communist party Chief Xi Jinping met Thursday with Leung Chun-ying in Beijing, and praised the work being done by Leung’s administration. Leung’s opponents are now calling for his impeachment following revelations that he […]
China’s Xi Backs Beleaguered Hong Kong Leader
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
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US Leaders in Washington Still Divided Over Financial Issues
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. leaders remain divided over contentious year-end financial issues even as the House of Representatives gets set to vote Thursday on a Republican plan to retain a tax break for all but the wealthiest of American taxpayers. The Republican leader of the House, Speaker John Boehner, is trying to win support for extending a tax […]
Putin Backs Proposed Law Banning US Adoptions
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is defending a proposed law that would ban Americans from adopting Russian children. During a news conference Thursday in Moscow, Mr. Putin acknowledged the bill recently passed by the State Duma, or lower house of parliament, was an “emotional” response to a new U.S. law that imposes sanctions on Russian officials […]
More Funerals in Newtown; More Debate on Gun Control
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Three six-year-old children are among the victims being laid to rest in Newtown, Connecticut, as a result of a mass shooting that has renewed debate over gun violence and gun control laws. The children were among 26 students and adults who died, last Friday, when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school. Authorities believe […]
Putin Backs Proposed Law Banning US Adoptions
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is defending a proposed law that would ban Americans from adopting Russian children. During a marathon news conference Thursday in Moscow, Mr. Putin acknowledged the bill recently passed by the State Duma, or lower house of parliament, was an “emotional” response to a new U.S. law that imposes sanctions on Russian […]
S.Korea’s President-elect Warns of N.Korean Threat
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 3:40 am (UTC-5)
South Korean President-elect Park Geun-hye vowed Thursday to make national security a priority as she warned about the dangers posed by North Korea. In her first major speech since being elected Wednesday, Ms. Park said Pyongyang’s recent rocket launch demonstrates the seriousness of the threat facing her country. She also hinted at greater engagement with […]
Laos Gov’t Denies Role in Disappearance of Activist
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 3:15 am (UTC-5)
The government of Laos is denying responsibility for the disappearance of a prominent social activist, but human rights groups disagree, saying security camera footage suggests he was detained by Lao authorities. Sombath Somphone was last seen Saturday in the capital of Vientiane, when his jeep was stopped by authorities outside a police post. Video footage […]
Laos Gov’t Denies Role in Disappearance of Activist
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
The government of Laos is denying responsibility for the disappearance of a prominent social activist, but human rights groups disagree, saying security camera footage suggests he was detained by Lao authorities. Sombath Somphone was last seen Saturday in the capital of Vientiane, when his jeep was stopped by authorities outside a police post. Video footage […]
US, China Report Progress on Trade Disputes
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 2:10 am (UTC-5)
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials finished two days of trade talks Wednesday, touting progress on a number of economic issues that have complicated the relationship between the world’s two biggest economies. The annual U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, held this year in Washington, was the first high-level meeting since President Barack Obama’s re-election […]
S.Korea’s President-elect Warns of N.Korean Threat
Posted December 20th, 2012 at 12:35 am (UTC-5)
South Korean President-elect Park Geun-hye vowed Thursday to make national security a priority as she warned about the dangers posed by North Korea. In her first major speech since being elected Wednesday, Ms. Park said Pyongyang’s recent rocket launch demonstrates the seriousness of the threat facing her country. She also hinted at greater engagement with […]
