Proud, Scared and Conflicted. What the China Protesters Told Me.
They went to their first demonstrations. They chanted their first protest slogans. They had their first encounters with the police. Then they went home, shivering … Read more
Leaders in Congress Say They Will Act to Prevent Rail Strike
WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress vowed on Tuesday to pass legislation averting a nationwide rail strike, saying they agree with President Biden … Read more
China’s security apparatus swings into action to smother Covid protests
CNN — China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets, checking cell phones and … Read more
Stock futures rise after major averages slide on Covid unrest in China
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), September 6, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were higher on … Read more
Xi Jinping faces stiffest challenge to rule as Covid outrage sparks mass protests
Xi Jinping faces one of his greatest challenges as president of China after tens of thousands of people took to the streets over Beijing’s strict … Read more
Stocks close lower, Dow drops nearly 500 points as supply chain concerns mount amid protests in China
Powell with disagree with investors on when interest rate cuts will begin, market strategist predicts Investors will be watching for Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech … Read more
U.S. crude turns positive, Brent pares losses on output on OPEC+ rumors
U.S. crude reverses losses on OPEC+ production cut rumors WTI hits lowest since Dec 2021, Brent at lowest since Jan 2022 Clashes in Shanghai as … Read more
China protests: At the heart of protests against zero-Covid, young people cry for freedom
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise … Read more
China virus protests hit Hong Kong after mainland rallies
HONG KONG (AP) — Students in Hong Kong chanted “oppose dictatorship” in a protest against China’s COVID rules Monday after demonstrators on the mainland issued … Read more
14 years on, NATO to renew a vow to Ukraine
BUCHAREST (AP) — NATO returns on Tuesday to the scene of one of its most controversial decisions, intent on repeating its vow that Ukraine — … Read more