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Hong Kong leader says new year will be a challenging one

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Tuesday that the city faces multiple challenges in the new year, including "violence, economic tribulation and a health scare" as anti-government protests ent...

Jan 06, 2020

Nissan says ex-leader Ghosn still behind serious misconduct

TOKYO - Nissan says its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, is still behind what it sees as "serious misconduct" found in an investigation at the Japanese automaker. Ghosn skipped bail in a Japanese crimin...

Jan 06, 2020

Acclaimed Conceptual artist John Baldessari dies at 88

LOS ANGELES - John Baldessari, who pioneered a new genre of art in the 1970s and in the process helped elevate Los Angeles' status in the art world from that of back-water berg to a centre of the Conc...

Jan 06, 2020

Boeing's checklist of 737 Max fixes grows with wiring issue

DALLAS - The list of items Boeing could be forced to fix before federal safety officials let the grounded 737 Max airliner fly again has grown to include a problem with electrical wiring used for the ...

Jan 06, 2020

US Defence Secretary Esper says no decision to leave Iraq

WASHINGTON - Defence Secretary Mark Esper says the United States has made "no decision" about withdrawing troops from Iraq amid heightened tensions with neighbouring Iran. Esper spoke to reporters Mon...

Jan 06, 2020

Canadian-led NATO training mission in Iraq suspended amid security concerns

Canada's defence minister says a Canadian-led NATO training mission in Iraq has been temporarily suspended in the wake of the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Harjit Sajjan confirmed a sta...

Jan 06, 2020

As tension in Middle East is rises, so too does price of oil

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel Monday for the first time in over three months amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. The Brent contract...

Jan 06, 2020

Another major US dairy, Borden, seeks bankruptcy protection

The U.S. dairy industry, the largest in the world, is under severe pressure as the consumption habits of Americans shift. Borden Dairy Co. filed for bankruptcy protection, the second major U.S. dairy ...

Jan 06, 2020

Harvey Weinstein arrives at court ahead of sex assault trial

NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein and several of the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct converged Monday at the New York City courthouse where a judge and his lawyers handled the final preparat...

Jan 06, 2020

Awkwafina makes Globes' history with 'Farewell' acting win

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Awkwafina said she had a "mind-blowing" experience after learning backstage she made history at the Golden Globes. The rapper and actress on Sunday became the first woman of As...

Jan 06, 2020