Hong Kong Catholics Criticize Possible China-Vatican Deal
Members of Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic community are worried about a possible deal between the Catholic Church and China’s leaders.
China to Drop Presidential Term Limit, Letting Xi Stay in Power
Chinese media say the Communist Party has proposed lifting term limits for the office of president from China’s Constitution.
Turkish President Goes to Africa in Latest Effort to Expand Influence
Such gatherings are part of a Turkish effort to improve contacts with African leaders.
Cambodian Rice Organization Facing Problems
Cambodia was exporting much less rice than its neighbors Thailand and Vietnam, reports showed.
Amnesty International: Angry Speech Normal for Some Leaders
The rights group Amnesty International says the world’s most powerful leaders have made angry political speech a normal behavior.
Conditions in Gaza Worsen
The country is appealing to the world to provide support for a series of development projects in Gaza.
The Vatican Close to a Deal on Catholic Churches in China
News reports suggest that the Vatican and China could reach an agreement on the appointment of Chinese Catholic religious officials.
China Bans Many Imported Recyclable Materials
China Bans Many Imported Recyclable Materials
At Olympics, North Korea Seeks ‘Charm’ Diplomacy
At Olympics, North Korea Seeks ‘Charm’ Diplomacy
Taiwan Earthquake: Several Buildings Leaning Near Collapse
Taiwan sits in a very seismically active area known as the Pacific Ring of Fire.