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Chemical weapons watchdog criticizes Syria over 19 issues
TANZANIA, Tanzania — The global chemical weapons watchdog criticized Syria for failing to declare a chemical weapons production facility and respond to 18 other issues, while Russia accused the watchdog of conducting a “political crusade” against its
Dec 12, 2020 3:17 AM
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Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China
BEIJING — A drone has been converted into a flying flamethrower in central China in a fiery campaign to eradicate more than 100 wasp nests.
Dec 12, 2020 3:15 AM
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Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support
HONG KONG — Jimmy Lai, the 73-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon and advocate for democracy, was denied bail Saturday after being charged the previous day under the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's new national security law.
Dec 12, 2020 3:14 AM
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Asia Today: S. Korea reports 950 cases, biggest daily jump
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea has reported 950 new coronavirus cases, its largest daily increase since the emergence of the pandemic, as fears grow about overwhelmed hospitals in the greater capital area.
Dec 12, 2020 3:14 AM
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Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state and federal judges before the nation’s highest cou
Dec 11, 2020 10:32 PM
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US executes Louisiana truck driver who killed daughter, 2
TERRE HAUTE, Ind.
Dec 11, 2020 8:49 PM
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Vets groups demand Wilkie's dismissal after scathing audit
WASHINGTON — Four of the nation's biggest veterans groups on Friday called for the immediate dismissal of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie following a scathing government audit that found he had acted unprofessionally if not unethically in th
Dec 11, 2020 8:17 PM
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White House threatens FDA chief's job over vaccine approval
WASHINGTON — Hours before the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first COVD-19 vaccine late Friday, a high-ranking White House official told the agency’s chief he could face firing if the vaccine was not cleared by day’s end, two administrat
Dec 11, 2020 7:50 PM
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Utah State players opt out of Colorado State game in protest
LOGAN, Utah — Utah State has cancelled its football game against Colorado State amid concerns voiced about religious discrimination during the search for a new football coach.
Dec 11, 2020 6:32 PM
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under security law
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been charged under the city’s national security law as authorities step up a crackdown on dissent, local media reported.
Dec 11, 2020 5:47 PM
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