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Emotional reunion awaits anti-whaling activist Paul Watson after his sudden release in Greenland
LONDON (AP) — Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was freed from prison in Greenland on Tuesday after five months in custody, and will not be extradited to Japan where he is wanted on charges of obstructing a whaling ship. Watson is planning to return home to be reunited with his...
Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses legal case against UK intelligence agency
LONDON (AP) — A lawyer accused of trying to interfere in British politics on behalf of the Chinese government has lost a legal challenge against the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agency MI5. Britain's Security Service issued a security alert to all lawmakers in January 2022 warning...
Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain's Prince Andrew?
LONDON (AP) — An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or unlawful” as Britain's government faced questions about what it is doing to thwart security threats from China. British authorities allege businessman...
China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year, sketching out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing’s monetary policy to encourage more investment and consumer spending. Leaders of the ruling Communist Party wrapped up...
China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulus
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese leaders wrapped up a two-day planning meeting in Beijing on Thursday with pledges to take a more proactive approach in pepping up the world's second-largest economy, but gave no details on new stimulus measures. A state-run CCTV report on the annual meeting...
Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy, while Premier Li Qiang swiped at threats of higher tariffs on Chinese exports, saying they hinder global growth. Shares in Hong Kong jumped Monday after...
Scars of December: A pivotal Cold War-era battle in Greece quietly passes its 80th anniversary
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Across the street from the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the ancient monument in central Athens, historian Menelaos Haralabidis pauses in front of a drab apartment building. The building's facade, freshly painted a mustard color, is riddled with bullet holes made...
Janusz Walus, killer of South Africa's anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, to be deported to Poland
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Janusz Walus, the convicted killer of South Africa's anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, will be deported to his home country of Poland after his parole came to an end this week, the government announced on Friday. Hani, who was the leader of the African National...
South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. President Yoon...
High-ranking military official in China suspended and placed under investigation
BEIJING (AP) — A member of China's powerful Central Military Commission has been suspended and put under investigation, the country's Defense Ministry said Thursday. Miao Hua was director of the political work department on the commission, which oversees the People’s Liberation...
