Youkyung Lee, Ap Technology Writer Updated 9:35 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-12', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 12', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Kin Cheung, AP Image 1of/12 CaptionClose Image 1 of 12 In this Wednesday, June 20, 2018, … [Read more...] about Xiaomi seeks to raise up to $6.1 billion in Hong Kong IPO
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New Zealand leader to spend 3rd night in hospital with baby
Updated 8:28 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 In this photo released by the Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern, left, and midwife Libby, no surname given, pose with Ardern's newborn daughter at the Auckland City Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand Friday, June 22, 2018. Ardern on Thursday became just the second elected world leader to give birth while holding office. (Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand via AP) less In this photo released by the Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern, left, and midwife Libby, no surname given, pose with … [Read more...] about New Zealand leader to spend 3rd night in hospital with baby
Despite summit, North Korea still a nuclear threat, says Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday cited "an unusual and extraordinary threat" from North Korea's nuclear arsenal to extend sanctions on Kim Jong Un's regime, despite touting the success of a historic summit earlier this month. Critics have pointed to the vague wording of the non-binding document signed at the Singapore summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) and US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP/Anthony Wallace) After flying back to Washington last week, boasting of success, the US leader tweeted: "There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea." "Sleep well tonight!" he added on June 13, a day after the Singapore meeting. But a presidential declaration sent to Congress on Friday struck a different note as it explained why the administration would keep in place tough economic restrictions first imposed by former president George W. Bush. "The existence and risk of proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula and the actions … [Read more...] about Despite summit, North Korea still a nuclear threat, says Trump
Putin invites two Koreas to economic summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Jun 22) invited his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in to an economic forum in Vladivostok in September, confirming his plans to host the leaders of both Koreas in Russia. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a news conference following the talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia on Jun 22, 2018. (Photo: AFP/POOL/SERGEI KARPUKHIN) "We would be happy to see you as an honorary guest" at the Vladivostok forum which starts on Sep 11, Putin told Moon during a press conference after they held talks in Moscow. The Russian leader has also invited North Korea's Kim Jong Un to the event, as well as the leaders of China and Japan. So far, only Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has confirmed his attendance. On Friday, Russian media reported that Kim has not yet responded to the Kremlin's invitation. "There has not been an answer yet," Putin's aide Yury Ushakov was quoted as saying by TASS … [Read more...] about Putin invites two Koreas to economic summit
Jailed filmmaker in Russia loses 44 pounds on hunger strike
Updated 12:28 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 Photo: AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 file photo, Oleg Sentsov gestures as the verdict is delivered, as he stands behind bars at a court in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. A state news agency is quoting a Russian human rights official as saying that jailed Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov is in satisfactory condition despite a month-long hunger strike, it was reported on Thursday, June 21, 2018. less FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 file photo, Oleg Sentsov gestures as the verdict is delivered, as he stands behind bars at a court in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. A state news agency is quoting a Russian human ... more Photo: AP Jailed filmmaker in Russia loses 44 pounds on hunger strike 1 / 1 Back to Gallery MOSCOW (AP) — A lawyer … [Read more...] about Jailed filmmaker in Russia loses 44 pounds on hunger strike
Corbyn: Labour government would quickly recognize Palestine
Karin Laub, Associated Press Updated 10:06 am, Friday, June 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Nasser Nasser, AP Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 United Kingdom's Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn is offered candy by Syrian refugee Sohela Sobeihi, 52 while talking to refugees at the main market road, during his visit to the Zaatari Syrian Refugee Camp, in Mafraq, Jordan, Friday, June 22, 2018. less United Kingdom's Labour party … [Read more...] about Corbyn: Labour government would quickly recognize Palestine
OPEC discussing oil output increase to contain energy costs
Kiyoko Metzler and David Koenig, Associated Press Updated 5:33 am, Friday, June 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Fernando Llano, AP Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 FILE- In this Feb. 18, 2015, file photo, flames burn at an oil complex near El Tigre, Venezuela. Ministers from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-OPEC nations led by Russia meet in Vienna on Friday, June 22, 2018, and Saturday, June 23. less FILE- In this Feb. 18, 2015, file photo, flames burn at an oil complex near El Tigre, Venezuela. Ministers from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-OPEC nations led by Russia meet in ... more … [Read more...] about OPEC discussing oil output increase to contain energy costs
The Latest: Germany: Much work still undone before Brexit
Updated 5:27 am, Friday, June 22, 2018 Photo: Matt Dunham, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 In this photo taken Wednesday, June 20, 2018, anti-Brexit, pro-EU supporters walk with EU and Union flags, with a placard near the Houses of Parliament in London. The divisions opened up by the 2016 referendum have not healed, but hardened, splitting Britain into two camps: leavers and remainers. Almost the only thing the two groups share is pessimism about the way Brexit is going. less In this photo taken Wednesday, June 20, 2018, anti-Brexit, pro-EU supporters walk with EU and Union flags, with a placard near the Houses of Parliament in London. The divisions opened up by the 2016 referendum ... more Photo: Matt Dunham, AP The Latest: Germany: Much work still undone before Brexit 1 / 1 Back to Gallery LONDON … [Read more...] about The Latest: Germany: Much work still undone before Brexit
Russia says evidence of Syria chemical attacks was faked
Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Updated 4:21 am, Friday, June 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: AP Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 A Russian military officer displays a chemical lab during a briefing by Russian Foreign and Defense Ministries in Kubinka Patriot park outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, June 22, 2018. Russian officials said the lab was used by the rebels to produce mustard gas and contained equipment made in … [Read more...] about Russia says evidence of Syria chemical attacks was faked
Cyprus, Israel, Greece pledge deeper military ties
Updated 4:02 am, Friday, June 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Petros Karadjias, AP Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, left, Cypriot Defense Minister Savvas Angelides, center, and Greek Defense Mininister Panos Kammenos walk past a military police honor guard as they enter the Zenon Search and Rescue Coordination Center for a trilateral meeting in Larnaca, Cyprus, on Friday, June 22, 2018. Cyprus is playing host to the second such meeting of the three defense ministers that aims to bolster military and security cooperation between the three countries. less Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, left, Cypriot Defense … [Read more...] about Cyprus, Israel, Greece pledge deeper military ties