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3h ago

China reports 4.6% growth in third quarter as government tries to boost struggling economy

Beijing has faced growing public scrutiny over its ability to meet its own annual growth target of “around 5%.”
Bicycle Accessories Maker In Hangzhou Ramps Up Production To Meet Overseas Demand chinese china economy gdp
Bicycle Accessories Maker In Hangzhou Ramps Up Production To Meet Overseas Demand chinese china economy gdp
13h ago

Hotel called 911 about Liam Payne's 'breaking the whole room' while intoxicated before his fatal fall

The caller told the operator that police were needed “urgently” because a guest was at risk.
British singer Liam Payne, former member of the group One Direction, died Wednesday aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, police in Buenos Aires said.
British singer Liam Payne, former member of the group One Direction, died Wednesday aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, police in Buenos Aires said.
14h ago

Liam Payne's 'heartbroken' family shares tribute after pop star's hotel death

"We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time," Payne's family said in a short statement.
Liam Payne: Former One Direction star dies in Buenos Aires
Liam Payne: Former One Direction star dies in Buenos Aires

Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says

Densely populated areas such as northwestern India, northeastern China and southern and eastern Europe will bear the brunt of water mismanagement, according to the Global Commission on the Economics of Water.
Around 80 percent rely on subsistence farming, according to the World Food Programme.
Around 80 percent rely on subsistence farming, according to the World Food Programme.

Biden heading to Berlin for talks on defense, trade and Ukraine

Biden will be greeted with full military honors Friday before he received the country’s highest Order of Merit from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
President Biden Joins White House Daily Briefing
President Biden Joins White House Daily Briefing
21h ago

Mexico ex-drug czar sentenced to more than 38 years in U.S. prison over cartel bribes

Prosecutors had urged a life sentence for Garcia Luna after he was convicted of engaging in a criminal drug enterprise, taking part in various conspiracies and making false statements.
Mexico ex-drug czar sentenced to more than 38 years in US prison over cartel bribes
Mexico ex-drug czar sentenced to more than 38 years in US prison over cartel bribes
23h ago

North Korea calls South Korea a 'hostile state,' indicating constitution change

State media said the military had blown up parts of road and rail links with the South as a legitimate action against a hostile state as defined by the constitution.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country is now implementing a nuclear force construction policy to increase its number of nuclear weapons “exponentially,” state media reported Tuesday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country is now implementing a nuclear force construction policy to increase its number of nuclear weapons “exponentially,” state media reported Tuesday.
23h ago

Intel faces headwinds in China as trade body calls for security probe

The Cybersecurity Association of China accused the U.S. chipmaker of threatening national security as well as consumer interests and rights.
Intel products sold in China have been recommended for a security review by local officials who allege that the U.S. chipmaker poses “serious risks” to national security.
Intel products sold in China have been recommended for a security review by local officials who allege that the U.S. chipmaker poses “serious risks” to national security.
23h ago

India's alleged interference in Canada was 'a horrific mistake,' Trudeau says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments were the strongest he has made in a yearlong dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada.
Trudeau says India’s interference was ‘a horrific mistake’.
Trudeau says India’s interference was ‘a horrific mistake’.
1d ago

U.S. strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen

The strikes targeted facilities in parts of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed group.
Houthi supporters in Sanaa, Yemen
Houthi supporters in Sanaa, Yemen

Stern U.S. letter prompts Israel to allow first aid into northern Gaza this month. Will it last?

Analysis: Provision 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act prevents the U.S. government from giving military assistance to a country restricting the delivery of humanitarian aid unless it triggers a legal waiver relating to national security interests.
 In recent days, the military has launched an intense ground and air assault in northern Gaza, particularly in and around the city of Jabalia.
 In recent days, the military has launched an intense ground and air assault in northern Gaza, particularly in and around the city of Jabalia.

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