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- The actress says the goth rocker is a ‘dangerous man’ who started grooming her when she was a teenager
- Wood also reposted allegations by at least four other women of rape and sexual and psychological abuse by 52-year-old Manson
The US president ordered a review to consider reimposing sanctions that had been lifted due to the nation’s transition to democracy.
The US president ordered a review to consider reimposing sanctions that had been lifted due to the nation’s transition to democracy.
The US Secretary of State took issue with Beijing’s actions in Hong Kong, and said the US should accept people fleeing the crackdown in the city.
The US Secretary of State took issue with Beijing’s actions in Hong Kong, and said the US should accept people fleeing the crackdown in the city.
Politburo member also likely to appeal for greater dialogue between Beijing and Washington at event hosted by the National Committee on US-China Relations, observers say.
Politburo member also likely to appeal for greater dialogue between Beijing and Washington at event hosted by the National Committee on US-China Relations, observers say.
The new Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty became international law this month but a flaw may stifle it’s aims – the major nuclear states won’t sign up.
The new Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty became international law this month but a flaw may stifle it’s aims – the major nuclear states won’t sign up.
The deal between Moscow and Washington gives Beijing the chance to play catch-up, but it may face increasing pressure to join future talks on non-proliferation.
The deal between Moscow and Washington gives Beijing the chance to play catch-up, but it may face increasing pressure to join future talks on non-proliferation.
The former US president has had difficulty finding legal help for his second impeachment, with some of the lawyers who worked on his first trial saying they would not do the same this time around.
The former US president has had difficulty finding legal help for his second impeachment, with some of the lawyers who worked on his first trial saying they would not do the same this time around.
Ties between Beijing and Washington frayed under Trump, but the new president’s goals and ideals are in many way similar to those of China past and present.
Ties between Beijing and Washington frayed under Trump, but the new president’s goals and ideals are in many way similar to those of China past and present.
Mark Frerichs was abducted one year ago on Sunday while working in the country on engineering projects.
Mark Frerichs was abducted one year ago on Sunday while working in the country on engineering projects.
‘We’re pausing the plan to move forward, as we review force protection protocols,’ Pentagon chief spokesman John Kirby said in a tweet.
‘We’re pausing the plan to move forward, as we review force protection protocols,’ Pentagon chief spokesman John Kirby said in a tweet.
China has been slowly but surely manoeuvring its pieces into position like on a weiqi board, using trade, infrastructure, key resources and the Belt and Road Initiative to quietly eat into what the Western world considered its playground
China has been slowly but surely manoeuvring its pieces into position like on a weiqi board, using trade, infrastructure, key resources and the Belt and Road Initiative to quietly eat into what the Western world considered its playground
Former journalist Tran To Nga, 78, is seeking damages from firms that supplied Agent Orange for causing her multiple health problems, including cancer.
Former journalist Tran To Nga, 78, is seeking damages from firms that supplied Agent Orange for causing her multiple health problems, including cancer.
Norwegian lawmaker said he proposed group because it’s ‘one of the strongest global movements for working with racial injustice’
Norwegian lawmaker said he proposed group because it’s ‘one of the strongest global movements for working with racial injustice’
The US president as well his secretaries of state and defence have sent early and consistent diplomatic signals about China and the Indo-Pacific.
The US president as well his secretaries of state and defence have sent early and consistent diplomatic signals about China and the Indo-Pacific.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told an event that Tehran is moving closer to having enough material for a nuclear weapon.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told an event that Tehran is moving closer to having enough material for a nuclear weapon.
The new information came as the “QAnon Shaman” pleaded not guilty and two Proud Boys members were indicted for their role in the riot.
The new information came as the “QAnon Shaman” pleaded not guilty and two Proud Boys members were indicted for their role in the riot.
With Biden in office and China on board with a new emissions trading scheme, there’s a new air of optimism in the climate change battle.
With Biden in office and China on board with a new emissions trading scheme, there’s a new air of optimism in the climate change battle.
The Swiss government hosts a ministerial meeting in late January every year, in conjunction with the World Economic Forum meeting held in Davos. The meeting was virtual this year because of the pandemic.
The Swiss government hosts a ministerial meeting in late January every year, in conjunction with the World Economic Forum meeting held in Davos. The meeting was virtual this year because of the pandemic.
Shares of Top Glove rose over eight per cent as mom-and-pop investors drew inspiration from the GameStop trading frenzy in the US.
Shares of Top Glove rose over eight per cent as mom-and-pop investors drew inspiration from the GameStop trading frenzy in the US.
The insurgents are now at their strongest since the 2001 US-led invasion that toppled the Taliban regime for harbouring al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
The insurgents are now at their strongest since the 2001 US-led invasion that toppled the Taliban regime for harbouring al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
A spokeswoman said the president did not hold back in conveying his concerns about the actions of the Russian government during the call.
A spokeswoman said the president did not hold back in conveying his concerns about the actions of the Russian government during the call.
With Hanoi eager for Washington’s help in countering Beijing in the South China Sea, the two sides are said to have much room for military cooperation.
With Hanoi eager for Washington’s help in countering Beijing in the South China Sea, the two sides are said to have much room for military cooperation.
The vaccine worked better in the US – 72 per cent effective against moderate to severe Covid-19 – compared to 57 per cent in South Africa.
The vaccine worked better in the US – 72 per cent effective against moderate to severe Covid-19 – compared to 57 per cent in South Africa.
‘Upholding the spirit of non-conflict and non-confrontation … key to promoting the healthy and stable development of Sino-US relations,’ Chinese vice-president says.
‘Upholding the spirit of non-conflict and non-confrontation … key to promoting the healthy and stable development of Sino-US relations,’ Chinese vice-president says.
Retail investors in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy are increasingly getting guidance on shares from social media, sending some local stocks soaring – though not yet to the extent of GameStop in the US.
Retail investors in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy are increasingly getting guidance on shares from social media, sending some local stocks soaring – though not yet to the extent of GameStop in the US.
A judge ruled Michael Taylor and his son Peter can be extradited to Japan for their role in helping the former Nissan boss escape prosecution in Tokyo.
A judge ruled Michael Taylor and his son Peter can be extradited to Japan for their role in helping the former Nissan boss escape prosecution in Tokyo.
High-profile talk with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy signals that the former president is unlikely to step aside from the Republican Party.
High-profile talk with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy signals that the former president is unlikely to step aside from the Republican Party.
We’ve seen the US senator edited into scenes from everything, everywhere, and now his Burton jacket and handmade mittens have sold out – so he even created his own meme shirt to raise funds for charity
We’ve seen the US senator edited into scenes from everything, everywhere, and now his Burton jacket and handmade mittens have sold out – so he even created his own meme shirt to raise funds for charity
The US Defence Department under the Biden administration ‘sees no reason why tensions over Taiwan need to lead to anything like confrontation’, spokesman says, after China’s defence ministry says ‘Taiwan independence means war’.
The US Defence Department under the Biden administration ‘sees no reason why tensions over Taiwan need to lead to anything like confrontation’, spokesman says, after China’s defence ministry says ‘Taiwan independence means war’.
Biden spokeswoman calls the decision to release Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the convicted mastermind behind Daniel Pearl’s death, ‘an affront to terrorism victims everywhere’.
Biden spokeswoman calls the decision to release Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the convicted mastermind behind Daniel Pearl’s death, ‘an affront to terrorism victims everywhere’.
Beijing should forget the hubris, rein in Wolf Warriors and be transparent about the Uygurs, writes Wang Xiangwei.