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First LookNorth Korean negotiator says future talks depend on US proposalsNorth Korea called Saturday's nuclear disarmament negotiations聽"very bad" and contradicts U.S. claims that both sides are open to further talks.聽
First LookMalaysia's first 'ethical' job agency targets modern slaveryTo disrupt the practice of debt bondage, a Malaysian job聽recruiting聽agency is cutting the cost of finding workers jobs.聽
First LookHong Kong mask ban sparks protests, may signal hardening stanceThe government's ban on masks could result in a one-year jail sentence. Protestors who wear them say it protects their identity from Communist China.
In now-or-never mindset, Hong Kong protests keep up pressureChina celebrated National Day on Tuesday with a grand military parade. But Hong Kong鈥檚 protesters cast the day as one of mourning and demonstrations.
First LookHong Kong protests ramp up ahead of China's National DayViolent clashes in Hong Kong were part of global "anti-totalitarianism" protests against "Chinese tyranny," with rallies in Sydney and Taipei.
鈥楩reedom is in our mind鈥�: Why Hong Kong protests are still escalatingHong Kong鈥檚 pro-democracy protests, rather than abating, are showing signs of radicalization聽鈥� borne out of deepening distrust toward the government.
First LookIndonesian students, police clash over corruption law protestsIn Jakarta, thousands protested a law they say hampers the state's anti-corruption agency and demanded a聽delay for a bill that would violate rights.
As China's National Day approaches, Hong Kong protests cast a shadowNational Day celebrations are an opportunity for China鈥檚 Communist Party to project strength. But Hong Kong鈥檚 ongoing crisis poses a challenge.
First LookInternational events postponed as protests continue in Hong KongOngoing demonstrations have halted Hong Kong's arts and culture scene, as Hong Kong-China tensions impact events in Australia and Canada.聽
First LookJapan lawsuit challenges paternity leave stigmaFearing corporate harassment, few fathers in Japan take their legally afforded parental leave. Now this stigma faces challenges in court.聽
First LookChina says US trade talks will resume in early OctoberStock markets rose after Thursday's announcement, but the last round of talks in July made no progress in the escalating tariff war.
First LookSolomon Islands to shift alliance from Taiwan to BeijingAfter Beijing offered the archipelago a multimillion development fund, Solomon Islands leaders now plan to align with a "One China" policy.聽
First young people, then bankers: How Hong Kong protests swelledHong Kong leader Carrie Lam acceded Wednesday to a key demand of protesters. But her critics immediately called the move 鈥渢oo little, too late.鈥�
First LookHong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protestsCarrie Lam announced Wednesday the government will聽formally drop its controversial extradition bill, but protesters say it's "too little, too late."聽
First LookHong Kong protests: Why they turned violent this weekendSome protesters said they're resorting to violence because the government has not responded to their peaceful demonstrations.
First LookWhy one of the biggest Hong Kong protests was so peacefulThe large turnout showed that the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests still have broad support despite the ugly scenes at the city's airport last week.
First LookSouth Korea's Moon offers olive branch to JapanFacing a recalcitrant North, South Korea President Moon Jae-in called for an end to the South's standoff with Japan 鈥� a product of history and trade.
What are Beijing's best options for ending Hong Kong protests?As tensions rise, Beijing is signaling that it鈥檚 considering a military option to end the Hong Kong protests. Why that鈥檚 not the most-likely path.
First LookHong Kong protesters abandon airport, apologize for disruptionAfter five arrests and outbreaks of violence, Hong Kong protesters all-but left the island's airport. Some even emailed an apology for inconvenience.
First LookHong Kong protests shut down airport, send message to BeijingMonths of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued as demonstrators brought the city's airport 鈥� one of the world's busiest 鈥� to a halt.聽
