Trade | Global steel frictions rise as China hits back at US mills

China has pushed back after the U.S. boosted anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on some of its steel products, saying mills in the world’s biggest economy lack competitiveness because they are

Hong Kong | China tourist malaise deepens from bling to buns

Hong Kong’s sharp drop in visitor arrivals from mainland China has hurt retailers’ sales from luxury watches and gems, to anti-wrinkle cream and pastries as the slowdown deepens in the

South China Sea | Indonesia’s Widodo rebuffs Beijing with Natuna islands visit

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo visited the Natuna islands yesterday in a move designed to send a message about the country’s commitment to protecting its sovereignty in the area at

Schools ordered to remove toxic running tracks

Schools across China have been ordered to remove running tracks made from toxic materials that have been blamed for sickening students, in the latest in a long line of product

Jiangsu | State media say 78 killed by powerful tornado

A powerful tornado killed 78 people and destroyed large numbers of buildings yesterday in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu, state media reported. The tornado hit near the city of Yancheng,

Japan | No July 4 fireworks at US bases after Okinawa rape

There will be no Fourth of July fireworks for American troops in Japan this year because of restrictions imposed after a former U.S. Marine was accused of raping and murdering

New Zealand | Man gets prison time for sending militant videos

A New Zealand man was sentenced yesterday to more than three years in prison for distributing Islamic militant videos in the first case of its type in the South Pacific

Indochina | Suu Kyi tackles migrant workers’ plight during Thailand trip

In a demonstration of her popular appeal, Myanmar de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi received a rapturous welcome yesterday as she presided over a town hall-type meeting with some

Brexit | Markets, bettors put money on Britons remaining in EU

Financial markets and bettors put their money on Britain’s voting to remain a part of the European Union yesterday in a historic referendum that threatens to undermine the experiment in

USA | Census: Asians remain fastest-growing racial group

Asians remain the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, according to new information from the Census Bureau. The nation’s Asian population grew at 3.4 percent between July 2014 and 2015,

This Day in History | 1974 Labour rift over nuclear test

The Labour Government has admitted Britain exploded a nuclear device in the United States a few weeks ago. It is thought the underground trial at America’s desert test range in Nevada

Offbeat | Bear that walks like a human re-emerges in New Jersey

A New Jersey black bear that walks upright on its two hind legs and has become a social media darling has re-­emerged and has been captured on video months after

Euro 2016 | AP selection: The composite team of the group stage

  It's no surprise to see Gareth Bale and Andres Iniesta lighting up the European Championship. However, some other players who are hardly household names in European soccer have also impressed

Euro 2016 | Record & hearts breaker: Ronaldo’s passion and rage rewarded with goals

  Waving his arms in frustration and shouting frenziedly to all around him, Cristiano Ronaldo seethed as Hungarian rivals celebrated. Ronaldo couldn’t believe his teammates in the rearguard had conceded less than

Euro 2016 | Analysis: 24-team Euro 2016 a wacky success

Bigger is proving better at the first European Championship with 24 teams. Only the most uncharitable would argue that tournament first-timers Wales, Northern Ireland, Albania and Iceland didn’t more than earn

The Buzz | WHO plans urgent yellow fever vaccinations in Angola, Congo

The World Health Organization says it will carry out emergency yellow fever vaccination campaigns along the border between Angola and Congo amid fears of a mounting epidemic. The WHO also said

Blue or green? UK split (also) over swatch’s color

A survey from a Scottish eye care company could be sparking a controversy similar to last year’s debate over the color of a dress. Optical Express said on its website that

World Briefs

CHINA STATE media say a powerful tornado has killed 78 people and destroyed a large number of buildings in the eastern province of Jiangsu. The reports said the tornado formed

Kapok | Popular sovereignty

Referenda can be divisive, very much so. And the vote over whether to remain in the European Union or not that is taking place in the United Kingdom at the

Friday, June 24, 2016 – edition no. 2585

* Former UN General Assembly chief dies amid bribery case with links to Macau * Hend hopes to become first three-time winner * Live poultry sales suspended * Markets, bettors put money on Britons

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