American politics go gothic
American politics go gothic.…
After 20 years, China’s auto sales sputter into reverse
The growth engine for the world’s car industry has been thrown into reverse. China recorded its first yearly fall in auto sales in more than two decades, the victim of slowing GDP…
Massive ‘fatberg’ found blocking sewer system in England
The mass of congealed fat was discovered by authorities in the southwestern town of Sidmouth. The region's department of waterworks estimates it will take workers up to "eight weeks to dissect this…
Saudi teen’s asylum escape puts women’s rights abuses on display
A young Saudi woman was locked up by her family for half a year for refusing a forced marriage. She finally managed to escape to Thailand. Her case has made a splash…
Rescued migrants stranded at sea waiting for safe port
Dozens of migrants, including five children, have been stranded at sea since their rescue last December as they wait for a safe EU port to open its doors to them.…
Macedonian lawmakers vote to rename country North Macedonia, change constitution
In a historic move, Macedonian lawmakers overwhelmingly voted for renaming the ex-Yugoslav country "North Macedonia." The move will "open the door for the future," according to Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev.…
Venezuela’s Maduro starts second term in isolation
The Organization of American States voted not to recognize the legitimacy of Maduro's second, six-year term. Cuba, Bolivia and Georgia were among the few states to send delegates to the swearing-in ceremony.…
Near term for Chinese equities is bumpy, says Goldman Sachs’s Moe
Timothy Moe, chief Asia-Pacific equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, discusses China markets and earnings expectations.…
Saudi woman in Thailand flying to Canada, granted asylum
A Saudi teenager seeking asylum has flown out of Thailand heading for Canada via South Korea. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa has granted asylum to Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun.…
Germany books €11.2 billion budget surplus
Higher than expected tax revenue and lower spending have led to the surplus, the fifth in as many years. Still, no one is rushing to invest the extra cash, something critics say…