2 Sides Scuffle in Hong Kong as Chinese National Day Begins
HONG KONG (AP) — Police used pepper spray to break up a brief scuffle Tuesday between Beijing supporters and a small group of pro-democracy protesters who were marching in Hong Kong on the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China.
Chinese PM: China Won’t Ever Forget Foreign Experts’ Contribution
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese people will not forget foreign experts' support and assistance to China's development over the 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
How Risky Is Eating Red Meat? New Papers Provoke Controversy
NEW YORK (AP) — Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak?
What’s Next as House Committees Launch Impeachment Probes
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are planning a rapid start to their push for impeachment of President Donald Trump, with hearings and depositions starting this week.
Chinese Tech Last Week: Cosmic Rays, Fish Gene, Moon Discovery
BEIJING (Xinhua) — The following are the highlights of China's key technology news from the past week:
US-Chinese Animation “Abominable” Tops American Box Office
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Animated family film "Abominable," a Chinese-American co-production, topped the U.S. box office this weekend.
Military Parade Will be Rare Look at China’s Arms, Ambitions
BEIJING (AP) — A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will be a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.
Authorities: Clerk Forces Suspected Shoplifter to Strip
SALEM, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a store clerk at a New Jersey gas station pointed a gun at a suspected shoplifter and forced him to strip naked.
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam Holds 1st Community Dialogue
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said Thursday at the first "Community Dialogue" session that she hopes to "seek change for the betterment of Hong Kong society" through continued dialogues with the public.
‘OK’ Hand Gesture Added to Hate Symbols Database
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The “OK” hand gesture, a mass killer’s bowl-style haircut and an anthropomorphic moon wearing sunglasses are among 36 new entries in a Jewish civil rights group’s online database of hate symbols used by white supremacists and other far-right extremists.
