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Pope Francis urges Mauritius to shun ‘idolatrous economic model’
Pope Francis on Monday urged Mauritius, a prosperous magnet for tourists and a global tax haven, to shun an "idolatrous economic model" that excludes...
Moon Picks Ally Accused of Graft as South Korea Justice Minister
(Bloomberg) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in asked for public understanding after he appointed as justice minister a close confidant who faced a grilling...
Hezbollah says it shot down Israeli drone over south Lebanon
The Lebanese militant Hezbollah group said it shot down an Israeli drone over southern Lebanon early Monday, shortly after it crossed from Israel amid...
Hong Kong August visitors plunge 40% y/y, hotels half-full – finance chief
Hong Kong visitor arrivals plunged nearly 40% in August from a year earlier, deepening from July's 5% fall, the finance secretary said as sometimes...
John Oliver Brutally Mocks Trump Over Alabama Map Sharpie Stunt
HBOAfter a month-long break, John Oliver returned to Last Week Tonight and immediately confronted the most absurd news of the week: Sharpiegate, wherein President...
Philippines confirms first swine fever cases
The Philippines on Monday reported its first cases of African swine fever, becoming the latest country hit by the disease that has killed pigs...
Russia’s ruling party loses a third of seats in Moscow election after protests
Russia's ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, has lost one third of its seats in the Moscow city assembly, final polling...
India Criticizes Chinese Trade Policies
(Bloomberg) -- Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam...
Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong on way to Germany, US after brief detention
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong said he was making his way to Germany on Monday after he was released from a brief spell...
NKorea mobilizes after typhoon as Tokyo gets hit by storm
North Korean state media urged citizens on Monday to "fully mobilize" to rebuild after powerful Typhoon Lingling lashed the country over the weekend, with...
