Internet shutdowns becoming the norm in much of the world
At the start of this year, as Zimbabwe cut off internet access across the country following anti-government protests, the internet pressure group Keep It On warned that such
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North Korea satellite images reveal new work at ICBM site
Fresh satellite images of North Korea obtained by CNN show new work and the expansion of buildings associated with the production of long-range intercontinental ballistic missile launchers in Pyongsong, North Korea.
Pompeo rebukes China and Russia for vetoing UN aid to Syria
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo harshly criticized a veto by Russia and China of a United Nations security council resolution that would allow humanitarian aid to reach Syrian rebels, calling the action "shameful."
Tesla's topsy-turvy 2019
Everyone knows Tesla cars move fast. The same goes for Tesla the company.
North Korea warns US could 'pay dearly'
North Korea has warned the United States it "will be made to pay dearly" for any criticism of the country's human rights record, North Korean state news agency said Saturday.
Pentagon watching North Korea closely amid signs of another test
North Korea may be preparing to test engines and other components of its missile program, an administration official tells CNN, but senior military commanders said Friday that the US is ready for "whatever" Pyongyang might do.
Trump says he spoke to Xi on trade; cites 'progress!' on Hong Kong
President Donald Trump said Friday he'd spoken with his Chinese counterpart about the preliminarily trade deal struck by negotiators earlier this month.
Surf legend Kelly Slater to miss out on Tokyo Olympics
He's the best competition surfer there's ever been, but veteran Kelly Slater missed out on a spot in the inaugural Olympics surfing competition at Tokyo 2020.
Hong Kong police say they froze $9 million meant for protesters
Hong Kong police say they have frozen about $9 million in funds raised by anti-government protesters, and arrested four members of a prominent fundraising group on allegations of money laundering.
China cuts US Democratic debate feed during Xinjiang discussion
The live feed of the sixth Democratic presidential debate was cut without warning in China Thursday night during a discussion on allegations of human rights abuses in the country's western region of Xinjiang.
