Anti-Huawei pitch fizzles in UK
[2020-01-17 00:00]British ministers and officials have been less than impressed by an anti-Huawei presentation delivered this week by members of a United States delegation.
Doctors warn of lasting smoke effects
[2020-01-17 00:00]With much of southeastern Australia shrouded by a thick blanket of smoke from bushfires, doctors are warning of severe health problems in the future.
EU frets over its citizens' rights after Britain's imminent exit from bloc
[2020-01-17 00:00]The European Union has called on the British government to set up an independent monitoring authority to ensure there is no discrimination against EU citizens seeking permanent residency in the United Kingdom.
Abe trip yields limited results
[2020-01-17 00:00]Tokyo's efforts to mediate conflicts and to expand influence in the Middle East met limitations, experts said as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe concluded his five-day trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, and returned to Tokyo on Wednesday.
New accord gives hope to US ports
[2020-01-17 00:00]Officials at US West Coast ports, some of which have experienced significant cargo losses, were cautiously optimistic as China and the United States on Wednesday signed the first part of a hard-fought trade deal.
Venice flood project to be ready in 2020
[2020-01-17 00:00]ROME－The ambitious plan to protect the Italian canal city of Venice from severe flooding went through its first dry run this week and had good early reviews.
Nairobi gets a taste of art from Qinghai
[2020-01-16 00:00]An exhibition showcasing the culture and art of ethnic groups in Qinghai province went on display at a Confucius Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday.
Teheran raps Europe move on nuke deal
[2020-01-16 00:00]Three European countries have moved to accuse Iran of failing to keep to the terms of a 2015 deal aimed at curbing its nuclear program, sparking anger from Teheran at a time when calls have been made for a more conciliatory atmosphere.
Show UK alternative to Huawei technology, Johnson tells critics
[2020-01-16 00:00]Pushing back against pressure from the United States, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that those opposing products from Huawei must come up with an "alternative solution" to the Chinese company's telecommunications technology.
EU hints at fishing trade-off for Brexit
[2020-01-16 00:00]Allowing European fishing boats access to British waters has been suggested as a possible trade-off for giving Britain's financial sector continued access to European markets following Brexit.
