Morning News Brief
Questions are raised about whether the U.S.-Mexico tariff deal is really new. Mexico commits to hardening its border with Guatemala. And, Hong Kong protesters target China extradition bill.
Asia
Why South Korea Is Sending $8 Million In Food Aid To North Korea
Facing the worst drought in nearly four decades, the country is grappling with food shortages that affect 40% of its population. The donation has humanitarian – but also diplomatic – aims.
Turkey's Journalists Work Under Threat Of Jail
In Turkey, pressure to control the free press comes in the form of jail time and court proceedings that stretch on and on.
Huawei Accused Of Technology Theft
Huawei has become one of the world's biggest manufacturers of cellphones and high-end telecom equipment. Its rise has come with multiple accusations of technology theft.
PHOTOS: The Powerful Faces Of Women Who Faced Danger
In a new project, photographer Robin Hammond made portraits of women who've lived through fighting and violence. He found pain, sorrow, anger, hope — and even joy.
Asia's Longhorned Tick Takes Its First Documented Bite In The U.S.
The parasite carries potentially lethal pathogens in Asia as well as Australia and New Zealand. Now it's in North America. We ask tick specialists to weigh in.
Huawei Chairman Hopeful Google Can Influence U.S. Officials
Google is, in effect, negotiating with the Commerce Department on behalf of the Chinese telecom giant, according to the senior Huawei official.
Sun Yat-sen's Connection To China And The U.S.
We look at the life of Sun Yat-sen, a founder of modern China, who spent time in exile in the United States.
Xi And Putin Meet In Moscow
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow this week at a time when U.S. relations with both countries are increasingly strained.
As Relations With U.S. Sour, Xi Describes Putin As 'Best Friend' At Moscow Meeting
The Chinese leader met with his Russian counterpart in the Kremlin on Wednesday. Former rivals Russia and China have drawn closer in recent years.