team's ability to accomplish the mission,' the statement said." -- North Korea fired a "new type of ballistic missile" into the sea, toward Japan. Simon Denyer and John Hudson report: "South Korea's National Security Council said it had assessed the projectiles to be a `new type of short-range ballistic m

team's ability to accomplish the mission,' the statement said." -- North Korea fired a "new type of ballistic missile" into the sea, toward Japan. Simon Denyer and John Hudson report: "South Korea's National Security Council said it had assessed the projectiles to be a 'new type of short-range ballistic mi

r employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong said he was repeatedly tortured by Chinese secret police over a two-week period over the protests. Simon Denyer, Tiffany Liang and Casey Quanckenbush report: "Simon Cheng, in an account of his treatment published on Facebook, described being handcuffed and sh

ue with the U.S. has been nothing but a "foolish trick" and warned Washington that it could be on the receiving end of an unwelcome Christmas gift. Simon Denyer reports: "The North Korean regime has given the United States until the end of the year to drop its 'hostile policy,' come up with a new approach

ue with the U.S. has been nothing but a "foolish trick" and warned Washington that it could be on the receiving end of an unwelcome Christmas gift. Simon Denyer reports: "The North Korean regime has given the United States until the end of the year to drop its 'hostile policy,' come up with a new approach t

ut Beijing's trade surplus and technology development plans." — A powerful typhoon pounded Tokyo, leaving nearly one million people without power. Simon Denyer reports: "Typhoon Faxai was the strongest storm to hit the Japanese capital in years, broadcaster NHK said, and caused one death and more than 30 i

aken center stage in the U.S.-China showdown after Congress passed a bill intended to protect human rights on the island amid months-long protests. Simon Denyer and Tiffany Liang report: "Hong Kong's stock market slid more than 1.5 percent, with shares across Asia and U.S. equity futures also falling, amid

ing establishment during local council elections in a significant endorsement of the protest movement that's shaken the territory. Shibani Mahtani, Simon Denyer, Tiffany Liang and Anna Kam report: "Voters took to the polls in record numbers to cast ballots in the only fully democratic election in the Chines

ing establishment during local council elections in a significant endorsement of the protest movement that's shaken the territory. Shibani Mahtani, Simon Denyer, Tiffany Liang and Anna Kam report: "Voters took to the polls in record numbers to cast ballots in the only fully democratic election in the Chines

knowledge." -- South Korean fighter jets fired 360 warning shots at an intruding Russian military aircraft, according to Seoul's Defense Ministry.Simon Denyer reports: "The South Korean fighters fired 80 warning shots the first time, and a further 280 shots when the aircraft returned a few minutes later,

e his interests in oil, arms deals and terrorism intersect." -- North Korea claims to have carried out an "important" test at a rocket launch site. Simon Denyer and Min Joo Kim report: "The test paves the way for North Korea to launch a satellite or intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) around the end of

Kim Jong Un appears to be turning sour after the North Korean leader responded to Trump's "rocket man" diss by invoking the "senile dotard" taunt. Simon Denyer reports: "On Tuesday, Trump jokingly dusted off an old nickname for Kim, calling him 'Rocket Man' for his keenness to test his weapons systems. If

Kim Jong Un appears to be turning sour after the North Korean leader responded to Trump's "rocket man" diss by invoking the "senile dotard" taunt. Simon Denyer reports: "On Tuesday, Trump jokingly dusted off an old EFTA00047433 nickname for Kim, calling him 'Rocket Man' for his keenness to test his weapon

t Beijing's trade surplus and technology development plans." -- A powerful typhoon pounded Tokyo, leaving nearly one million people without power. Simon Denyer reports: "Typhoon Faxai was the strongest storm to hit the Japanese capital in years, broadcaster NHK said, and caused one death and more than 30 i

g /donor-lookup/results?name=&cycle=&state=&zip=&em ploy=HNA+Innovation+Finance&cand=. 29 Lee, Michelle Ye Hee, Anu Narayanswamy, Emily Rauhala, and Simon Denyer. “Invitations Offer Wealthy Chinese Access to President Trump at Fundraiser.” Washington Post. May 25, 2018. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics