Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
1970-01-01 08:00
China’s Economic Activity Mixed as Beijing Steps Up Support
China’s economic activity was mixed in October as consumer spending and industrial output picked up, while investment growth
1970-01-01 08:00
Wanda Pre-IPO Backers Reject Initial Offer for Repayment Delay
Investors in Dalian Wanda Group Co.’s mall unit have turned down an initial proposal by the Chinese conglomerate
1970-01-01 08:00
North Korea Tests New Engines for Ballistic Missiles to Strike US Bases in Guam
North Korea tested new engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles, its state media said, a move that could help
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
1970-01-01 08:00
Oil Steady With Differing Views From IEA, OPEC Clouding Outlook
Oil steadied after a short-lived relief rally as the market digested differing views on the supply and demand
1970-01-01 08:00
China Pumps Cash Into Banking System to Support Stimulus Funding
China injected cash into the banking system with one-year policy loans for a 12th straight month, as funding
1970-01-01 08:00
Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot
David DePape says he planned to lure "targets" to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Are the First Notes of a Tonal Scale Called ‘Do, Re, Mi’?
Solmization, or the practice of assigning syllables to the different “steps” of the scale, originated in ancient India.
1970-01-01 08:00
A Brief History of Black Friday
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
1970-01-01 08:00
Dollar Tumbles Most in a Year as Traders Bet on End of US Hikes
The US dollar tumbled by the most in a year after soft inflation data led traders to ramp
1970-01-01 08:00