China Grants First License for Drone Delivery Test-Running
HANGZHOU (Xinhua) — China's first license for the test-running of drone deliveries has been granted to Antwork Technology, a drone delivery company based in eastern province of Zhejiang, by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
Syrian Forces Enter Key Border Town, Blocking Turkish Plans
CEYLANPINAR, Turkey (AP) — Syrian forces on Wednesday night rolled into the strategic border town of Kobani, blocking one path for the Turkish military to establish a “safe zone” free of Syrian Kurdish fighters along the frontier as part of its week-old offensive.
Chinese Snooping Tech Spreads to Nations Vulnerable to Abuse
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — When hundreds of video cameras with the power to identify and track individuals started appearing in the streets of Belgrade as part of a major surveillance project, some protesters began having second thoughts about joining anti-government demonstrations in the Serbian capital.
Explosives Seized From Suspected Rioters, Hong Kong Police Say
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — The Hong Kong police said Wednesday they had seized explosives in several cases before and after one homemade bomb was detonated near a police vehicle on Sunday.
China Condemns US House Approval of Hong Kong Bill
BEIJING (Xinhua) — A spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday made serious protest to and strongly condemned the passing of the so-called Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 by the U.S. House of Representatives.
China Marks 150 Years Since Scientific Naming of Giant Panda
GENEVA (Xinhua) — Giant panda is once again showing its irresistible charm Tuesday here by attracting hundreds of diplomats and international officials to attend a photo exhibition and related cultural activities.
Ocasio-Cortez, Omar Endorse Bernie Sanders for President
WASHINGTON DC (AP) — Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar are endorsing Bernie Sanders for president.
Naked Florida Man Wreaked Havoc on Business, Then Showered
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who was found nude inside a plumbing business is facing charges after being accused of using a forklift and a hammer to wreak havoc before taking a shower there.
China, Singapore Agree to Step Up Belt & Road Cooperation
CHONGQING (Xinhua) — China and Singapore on Tuesday announced that the upgraded version of the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement will take effect on Oct. 16.
Vietnam Bans ‘Abominable’ Over South China Sea Map
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has pulled “Abominable” from theaters because the U.S.-Chinese-made animated movie showed a map supporting Chinese claims to the disputed South China Sea.
