Huawei pegged its patent talks with U.S. carrier Verizon as “common” business activity and said such negotiations should not be politicized, days after a senator filed legislation to prevent the Chinese firm from seeking damages in U.S. courts. The company has demanded that Verizon pay...

Hundreds of retired army officers burned tires blocking main highways into Lebanon’s capital on Thursday to protest cuts to their benefits as part of the 2019 draft budget. Lawmakers are debating the state budget in parliament this week after cabinet finalised it last month, a critical...

Hong Kong was plunged into chaos again on Thursday as protesters rallied outside the justice secretary’s offices, blocking roads and forcing workers to leave in the latest unrest to rock the city over an extradition bill that has now been suspended. Millions have thronged the streets in...

Venezuela's socialist government said Wednesday it had derailed a coup bid, claiming the United States, Colombia and Chile colluded in a military plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. Communications Minister Jorge Rodriguez said the plan involved active and retired army officers and...