Hong Kong police banned Saturday a major demonstration against China's planned national security law for the city that critics fear would smother the financial hub's treasured freedoms, organizers said. The Civil Human Rights Front (CHRF) said the force had rejected its applications for...

Egypt lifted many restrictions Saturday put in place against the coronavirus pandemic, reopening cafes, clubs, gyms and theaters after more than three months of closure, despite a continued upward trend in new infections. Authorities also allowed the reopening of mosques and churches,...

 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday the United States was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party officials believed responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong. The move comes ahead of a meeting of China's parliament next week that is expected to enact...

Liverpool will be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years on Thursday should Manchester City fail to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Jurgen Klopp's men moved to the brink of a long-awaited Premier League title in the style that has made them worthy champions-elect by...