China reacted angrily on Thursday to a US military transport jet’s flight over the self-ruled island of Taiwan, calling it an “illegal act” and “serious provocation”.
Researchers see risks in online vote system for 3 US states
An online voting system approved in three US states is vulnerable to manipulation by hackers and may not protect ballot secrecy, according to an analysis by security researchers.
US scales back China airline ban to permit 2 weekly flights
The US modified a ban on Chinese commercial airlines Friday to allow two round-trip flights per week, matching the level permitted by Beijing and de-escalating somewhat a conflict between the countries.
George W. Bush calls on US to examine its ‘tragic failures’
Former president George W. Bush called on the US Tuesday to take a hard look at its “tragic failures,” citing racial injustice in America in a statement addressing protests which have roiled the country over the past week.
Trump, US race violence leave Trudeau at loss for words
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared at a loss for words Tuesday, pausing for 20 seconds when pressed for this thoughts on US President Donald Trump’s threat of military mobilization against violent US protests.
Clashes outside White House as US cities under curfew
Police fired tear gas outside the White House late Sunday as anti-racism protestors again took to the streets to voice fury at police brutality, and major US cities were put under curfew to suppress rioting.
American hypocrisy: Chinese media use race clashes to criticise US over Hong Kong
Chinese state media took aim at the US government over the weekend as many American cities were gripped by raging protests and clashes, comparing the unrest with the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
We’ll vote you out in Nov! Taylor Swift says Trump ‘stoking fires of white supremacy’
Pop icon Taylor Swift hit out at Donald Trump on Friday after the US president suggested law enforcement might shoot protesters angry over the killing of a black man by Minneapolis police.
China slams ‘senseless’ US move at UN over Hong Kong
China accused the US of taking the UN hostage on Friday over a controversial security law for Hong Kong and warned Western nations to stay out of its internal affairs.
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets “unsubstantiated” and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
China’s Paris embassy says account ‘falsified’ after grim reaper tweet
China’s embassy in Paris said Monday its Twitter account had been “falsified” after a tweet portraying the US as a bloodthirsty grim reaper sparked disquiet over the diplomatic mission’s conduct on social media.
As US edges toward reopening, a mixed picture takes shape
One pool party was a crowded bedlam of collective joy and release with no social distancing, while others heading to the beach wore masks: America getting used to scaled-back lockdowns on a big holiday weekend was a study in contrasts.
Trump tells governors to let places of worship reopen ‘right now’
President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that US state governors allow places of worship to reopen immediately, as the country moves gradually towards a lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Trump to withdraw US from ‘Open Skies’ treaty with Russia
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he plans to withdraw the United States from the Open Skies Treaty with Russia, the third arms control pact Trump has abrogated since coming to office.
Trump to visit factory that requires masks — will he comply?
US President Donald Trump has staunchly refused to wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic — will he finally comply later this week when he visits a Ford factory in key electoral state Michigan that requires them?
Trump defends firing watchdog said to probe Pompeo, Saudi arms
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was fully justified in firing an internal watchdog who was reportedly probing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over alleged misuse of staff as well as an arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
CDC ‘let the country down’ on coronavirus testing: White House
The White House rebuked the top US health agency on Sunday, saying “it let the country down” on providing testing crucial to the battle against the coronavirus outbreak.
Pompeo warns China over US journalists in Hong Kong
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday warned China against interfering with American journalists working in Hong Kong, in an escalating row between the two countries over press freedom and other issues.
Obama burns Trump: Leaders ‘aren’t even pretending to be in charge’
Barack Obama indirectly criticized his successor Donald Trump during a virtual graduation ceremony Saturday, in rare public judgment from the former US president during the coronavirus pandemic.
China calls on US to pay its debts to the United Nations
China on Friday issued a statement calling on all UN member states to “actively fulfill their financial obligations to the United Nations,” stressing that Washington owes the organization more than $2 billion.
US Democrats unveil $3T virus relief package
US Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a $3 trillion coronavirus response package, the largest yet, to fund efforts to fight the pandemic and provide emergency payments to millions of American households.
At odds with Trump, top expert Fauci says dangerous to reopen too fast
The US government’s top infectious diseases expert warned Congress Tuesday that ending lockdowns too soon could trigger fresh and uncontrollable outbreaks of COVID-19.
Despite White House virus cases, top aides defend reopening
Two top US economic advisers on Sunday defended the need for an expeditious reopening of the economy even as the coronavirus reached into the White House despite the extraordinary precautions taken there.
US prevents UN Council vote on pandemic truce: diplomats
The United States on Friday prevented a vote in the UN Security Council on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in various countries around the world so they can better fight the coronavirus pandemic, diplomats said.
