UN rights chief ‘concerned’ as China jails rights lawyers
April 11, 2023 9:10 AM Xu Zhiyong and fellow campaigner Ding Jiaxi were convicted of “subversion of state power” following closed-door trials. Read More
No separate trial for former JPMorgan executive in Epstein case
April 11, 2023 8:32 AM Epstein was a JPMorgan client from 2000 to 2013. Read More
US President Joe Biden heads to Northern Ireland at delicate political juncture
April 11, 2023 8:23 AM US President Joe Biden was expected to meet representatives from five Northern Irish parties. Read More
US intel leak: Clues left online might aid investigation, officials say
April 11, 2023 8:21 AM A surprisingly large number of people potentially had access to the leaked documents. Read More
Charges filed against mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher
April 11, 2023 8:04 AM The shooting drew attention because of the child’s age and questions about the school’s response. Read More
White House ‘confident’ in US-French ties despite Macron’s China remarks
April 11, 2023 7:52 AM WASHINGTON – The White House said Monday it remains “confident” in the US-French relationship after President Emmanuel Macron distanced himself from US policy on Taiwan…
Britain to encourage smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes
April 11, 2023 7:43 AM Under the scheme, almost one in five smokers will be given a vape starter kit. Read More
What’s at stake as the US ends Covid-19 emergency measures
April 11, 2023 7:41 AM WASHINGTON – The United States has started unwinding its Covid-19 crisis measures that have expanded access to health care for millions of people since the…
British doctors’ strikes risk patient safety, minister says
April 11, 2023 7:34 AM Tens of thousands of junior doctors planned to walk out demanding pay rises better aligned with inflation. Read More
US officials review intelligence sharing after damaging leak
April 11, 2023 7:26 AM The Pentagon is ensuring that those who don’t need access to confidential information no longer have access to it. Read More