China says U.S. Pompeo comments a vicious attack on China, Communist Party
China’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s comments targeting Beijing and the ruling Communist Party were a vicious attack and that any attempt to smear China or obstruct its growth were doomed to fail.
Fire engulfs Pakistani train, kills at least 65
A fire swept through a Pakistani train on Thursday, killing at least 65 people and injuring nearly 40 after a gas canister that passengers were using to cook breakfast exploded, government officials said.
Hong Kong battens down for Halloween protest night
Hong Kong police tightened security ahead of possible clashes on Thursday between masked “Halloween” pro-democracy protesters and fancy-dress clubbers in the narrow, hilly streets of a popular party district in the heart of the Chinese-ruled city.
Exclusive: WHO, Congo eye tighter rules for Ebola care over immunity concerns
The World Health Organization and Congolese authorities are proposing changes to how some Ebola patients are cared for, new guidelines show, after a patient’s death challenged the accepted medical theory that survivors are immune to reinfection.
Crabs, melons, mangoes: gifts that bring Japanese politicians down
Crabs, melons, mangoes, even humble potatoes and corn, have proved politically treacherous in Japan this past week, with two cabinet ministers forced to resign in quick succession amid suspicions of violating election laws.
U.S. Interior Dept. grounds all non-emergency Chinese-made drones: DJI
Chinese drone maker DJI said on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Interior has grounded all non-emergency Chinese-made or part-made drones as part of a review of its entire drone program.
Spain’s far-right seen boosting score in Nov.10 election: poll
Spain’s far-right Vox party could nearly double its score in a repeat parliamentary election on Nov.10, a tracking poll by Sigma Dos for0 El Mundo newspaper showed on Thursday.
Spain’s FCC says cooperating with justice in Panama corruption case
Spanish building and infrastructure company FCC said on Thursday that a High Court investigation linked to 82 million euros ($91.50 million) in payments made in Panama relates to events that took place before the current board came into power.
Mongolia arrests 800 Chinese citizens in cybercrime probe
Police in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar have apprehended 800 Chinese citizens and confiscated hundreds of computers and mobile phone SIM cards as part of an investigation into a cybercrime ring, local security authorities said.
Shops shuttered, streets deserted as Kashmir loses special status and is divided
Shops and offices were shut in Indian Kashmir on Thursday and the streets largely deserted as federal authorities formally revoked the restive state’s constitutional autonomy and split it into two federal territories.
