Communist Vietnamese flag banned in San Jose, California
A city in the US state of California has banned the flag of the communist Socialist Republic of Vietnam from being displayed on city flagpoles. The move follows a unanimous decision from…
Mary Tyler Moore, Emmy-winning US sitcom star, dies at age 80
Emmy-winning actress Mary Tyler Moore, who brightened American television screens as the perky suburban housewife on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and then as a fledgling feminist on “The Mary…
Tension high as Australia is divided over holiday aimed at unity
An Australian city’s bid to highlight the plight of indigenous people by boycotting Australia Day celebrations on Thursday has ignited a rancorous dispute, raised fears of violence and could backfire on…
Trade war between China and the US is a lose-lose
BEIJING – A trade war between China and the United States would harm both countries, the overseas edition of the state run People’s Daily said on Wednesday, reflecting concerns over the…
US adds extra aircraft to Marine force in Australia
The United States will send extra military aircraft to Australia‘s tropical north this year, a US Marine Corps spokesman said on Wednesday, bolstering its military presence close to the disputed…
New Zealand government orders building repairs due to quake risks
WELLINGTON – The New Zealand government said on Wednesday it will require building owners to urgently fix hundreds of hazardous buildings due to concerns over the heightened earthquake risk following…
Serena overwhelms Konta to sweep into Melbourne semis
MELBOURNE – Serena Williams has remained on course for her 23rd grand slam title by quelling the challenge of in-form Briton Johanna Konta 6-2 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of…
Trump expected to order temporary ban on refugees
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders starting on Wednesday that include a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens of…
Hundreds of police trained by Turkey start work in northern Syria
A new Syrian police force trained and equipped by Turkey has started work in a rebel-held border town, a sign of deepening Turkish influence in northern Syria, where it has…
Hong Kong to return Singapore’s seized troop carriers, easing tensions
SINGAPORE – Hong Kong has said it would release the nine Singaporean armoured vehicles it seized in November on their way home from military exercises in Taiwan, easing tensions between…
