China Turns to Clean Coal as It Struggles to Curb Emissions
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Gao Xiang and his colleagues never picture coal as black cloud billowing from smokestacks or a sooty remnant of the Industrial Revolution.
North Korea Fires Missile Days Before Resuming US Talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, in a display of its expanding military capabilities hours after saying it would resume nuclear diplomacy with the United States this weekend.
Day of Rage: Hong Kong Protesters Throw Acid at Cops, Smash up Shops
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Wednesday strongly condemned rioters for their extreme violent acts in various districts across Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Hong Kong Students Decry Police Shooting of Teen Protester (Video)
HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of college students are striking to condemn the police shooting of their classmate during surging violence at Hong Kong pro-democracy protests that marred China’s National Day.
Black Panther Trial: Premchai Acquitted of Ivory Possession
BANGKOK — A construction tycoon previously convicted of poaching in a protected forest was acquitted by a court on Tuesday of possessing illegal ivory at his home.
Review: Why Everyone is Talking About ‘Joker’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There may be no such thing as bad publicity, but the spotlight on “Joker” is testing the limits of that old cliche.
4 Giant Panda Cubs Make Debut in City’s Chongqing (Photos)
CHONGQING (Xinhua) — Four newborn giant panda cubs made their first public appearance on Monday at the Chongqing Zoo in southwest China.
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?
