Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters began marching in Hong Kong on New Year's Day, demanding concessions from the city's embattled government as the civil unrest that convulsed the Chinese-ruled…
World welcomes 2020, but wildfires, protests, cast a pall over some celebrations
The world celebrated the New Year on Wednesday with fireworks displays from Sydney to London, although celebrations were clouded by deadly wildfires in Australia, protests in Hong Kong and India…
North Korea’s leader promises ‘new strategic weapon,’ leaves room for talks
North Korea's leader plans to further develop nuclear programs and to introduce a "new strategic weapon" in the near future, state media said on Wednesday, although he signaled there was…
Twelve dead, several missing as Australia counts the cost of devastating bushfires
A third person was confirmed dead on Wednesday in devastating bushfires that engulfed Australia's southeast coast this week and a fourth was missing and feared dead, as navy ships rushed…
Russia fills the void in Cuba left by tougher US embargo
Renewed warmth between Moscow and Havana still far cry from Soviet times...
Johan Sverdrup: Norway’s big bet on a rosy future for oil
The field in the North Sea has become the biggest in western Europe but polarises opinion...
California’s privacy law arrives to confusion and costs for businesses
CCPA’s complex rules on ‘selling’ data prompt wide range of interpretations...
Footballers’ lives: how players choose a property
Privacy, a pool and ‘all the toys’ are top of the list of must-haves...
Where to go in 2020: an insiders’ guide
From the deserts of Chad to the snows of Svalbard, a panel of travel industry leaders pick the hottest destinations...
Warren Buffett spurned Tiffany as deal drought continued
Berkshire shares underperform as investor passes on big deals, balking at prices...