US Tried to Assassinate Another Iranian Leader, Sources Say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military tried, but failed, to take out another senior Iranian commander on the same day that an American airstrike killed the Revolutionary Guard’s top general, U.S. officials said Friday.
Greater Bangkok Coughs, Squints as PM2.5 Reaches Hazardous Levels
BANGKOK — PM2.5 levels are skyrocketing in Bangkok for the third consecutive day Friday according to multiple air monitors, shrouding the capital with multiple potential health hazards.
Police Hunt For Suspect Who Killed 3 in Lopburi Gold Heist
LOPBURI — Police on Friday were authorized to use deadly force on a man who shot dead three people, including a 2-year-old bystander, during a goldsmith robbery last night.
Expert at CES 2020 Sheds Lights on China’s Lead in E-Commerce
LAS VEGAS, the United States (Xinhua) — "Influence and sophistication of online shopping and other digital e-commerce technology has shifted from the West to the East, with China, South Korea and Japan taking the lead," revealed Daniel Weisblum, senior intelligence manager for Coresight Research at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 Wednesday.
With ‘Megxit,’ Harry and Meghan Aim to Control Media Image
The relationship between Britain’s royals and the media is awkward, mistrustful — and seemingly inescapable. But now Meghan and Harry want out.
Japan, China to Craft New Political Document for Xi’s State Visit
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan and China have decided to craft a new major political document that will lay the foundation for their future relations, to be unveiled when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits as a state guest in the spring, sources close to the matter said Thursday.
Foreign Tourists to Japan Hit Record High in 2019
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a record high of 31.88 million in 2019, but the growth was limited by a sharp fall in tourists from South Korea amid deteriorating bilateral ties, the tourism minister said Friday.
China Opens Oil, Gas Market to Private, Foreign Firms
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China will fully open up its market for oil and gas exploration and production to private and foreign companies, the Ministry of Natural Resources said Thursday.
Pelosi to ‘Soon’ Send Impeachment Articles for Senate Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will “soon″ transmit the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, signaling a potential thaw in the standoff with Senate Republicans as she warned against rushing to an acquittal without a fair trial.
Iranians Shot Down Airliner, Western Leaders Declare
WASHINGTON (AP) — It is “highly likely” that Iran shot down the civilian Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board, U.S., Canadian and British officials declared Thursday. They said the fiery missile strike could well have been a mistake amid rocket launches and high tension throughout the region.
