The legislature rubber stamps rules outlawing disrespect to China’s national anthem, but a pending treason law will have far greater effect. Chinese stocks led losses for a mixed day’s trade in Asia on Wednesday, and Hong Kong looks like a … Read More
Greetings from Tyler, We’ve seen some pretty sad 4th’s of July come and go, and we remember the irony of fireworks celebrations when they weren’t warranted. But this one is the worst yet. Particularly in Texas where we thought, after … Read More
We have to rename everything now, in deference to the violent mob. If they don’t get what they want they’ll, “Burn down the system.” After the fires they’ve set, the looting they’ve done, we’re supposed to believe that’s just a … Read More
The Prime Minister said the sessions would see a Government official quizzed every afternoon live from Westminster. Briefings will be televised daily from Downing Street (Image: Getty Images) White House-style daily press briefings from Downing Street will be televised, Boris Johnson confirmed … Read More
A British judge said it was unlawful to give it to the socialist leader since Britain recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country’s legitimate leader. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a news conference at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, … Read More
‘Even if the coronavirus abates, we don’t really expect the administration to lift these restrictions.’ Policies put in place by the administration of US President Donald Trump have cut off access to asylum in the United States during the coronavirus … Read More
Charity group Mediterranea’s Mare Jonio ship rescued 43 migrants on Wednesday, eight of whom tested positive for coronavirus Handout MEDITERRANEA/AFP/File – Rome (AFP) Eight migrants who disembarked in Sicily this week after being rescued in the Mediterranean by a charity … Read More
Vice President Mike Pence said America was better prepared than ever to respond to surging coronavirus cases after a dire warning from the nation’s top infectious diseases expert that the number of new cases could soon top 100,000 a day. He said … Read More
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel aims to strengthen a divided European Union and help its hard-hit economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic when Germany takes over the rotating presidency of the 27-member bloc on Wednesday. Critics have in the … Read More
Around the world, humans are struggling to ignore thousands of years of bio-social convention and avoid touching another. Shaking hands might be one of the hardest customs to lose in the post-pandemic world but there are alternatives, writes James Jeffrey. … Read More