China Hit Again With Fatal Violence as at Least 8 Die in Stabbing

The stabbing, in the eastern city of Wuxi, took place days after a man drove a vehicle into a crowd in southern China, killing dozens.

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

China school knife attack kills at least 8, days after fatal car attack

This was the second incident of fatal violence in China in a matter of days.

A Russian is charged over the fatal stabbing of 2 Ukrainian soldiers in Germany

Prosecutors say a Russian man who supported his country’s war in Ukraine has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing in Germany earlier this year of two wounded Ukrainian soldiers who were ...

World - ABC News - October 23

German prosecutor charges man in fatal Mannheim stabbing case

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Police in Antigua charge suspect over fatal stabbing of politician

Alexta Francis, 26, was arrested two days ago after MP Asot Michael found dead at his home on Caribbean island. Antigua police have charged a man over the fatal stabbing of a member of parliament ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Fatal stabbing: 'My customers were attacked from behind'

Market vendor Adam Kadirzadah says a man armed with a big knife attacked people at his fruit stall.

Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in the city of Wuxi, police say.

Arrest after woman and children, 8 and 2, stabbed

A man is held on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman and two children are attacked.

White ex-officer testifies in fatal shooting of Black man: 'I thought I was going to die'

The white police officer who shot and killed a Black man four years ago in Columbus, Ohio, testified that he believed a home was being burglarized and feared for his life.

Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say

Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.

Police say British teen accused of fatally stabbing 3 girls also made poison and had a terror manual

The teenager accused in a stabbing rampage that killed three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been charged with producing the deadly poison ricin and faces a terror offense

World - ABC News - October 29

Eight killed and 17 injured after stabbing incident in China

Incident occurred in eastern city of Wuxi after 21-year-old student went on stabbing spree on Saturday evening . Eight people were killed and 17 others injured when a 21-year-old student went on a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Eight killed in stabbing attack at vocational college in eastern China

BEIJING — A former student went on a stabbing rampage at a vocational college in eastern China on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding 17 others, police said, adding it appeared the suspect ...

Suspect arrested in string of at least 9 stabbing attacks in Seattle

Seattle police said the nine stabbings occurred over a period of two days. The attacks were believed to be random in nature.

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 31

FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after results

World - Financial Times - October 30

China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again

From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.

Business - CNBC - November 5

China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year

Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

At least 35 killed in car ramming in southern China

Chinese authorities say 35 people are dead and 43 others injured after a man deliberately drove his car into a group of people at a sports center in the southern city of Zhuhai. A 62-year-old man ...

Views of China hit new low: Survey

Americans have a deteriorating view of China and its relations with the U.S., according to a Thursday report published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Participants ranked the country 26 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits

German carmakers exposed to Asian nation’s economic malaise after benefiting from its booming auto market

Business - Financial Times - October 25

China warning hits another medical equipment maker

Smith & Nephew shares slumped on Thursday as it became the second health equipment company in a week to warn that Chinese sales were getting hit hard.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens

World - Yahoo News - November 7

South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens

South Africa has closed its border again with Mozambique, where post-election protests have escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and the police

World - ABC News - November 7

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

New storms and flooding threaten Spain's hard-hit Valencia again

New storms in Spain have caused school closures and train cancellations two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other areas killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

'Make China Great Again': How China's social media views the U.S. election

NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing on an apparent difference of opinion between the Chinese government and the country's social media over the best outcome from the U.S. ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

FAA bans U.S.-Haiti flights over gang violence, gunfire hitting planes

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned U.S.-Haiti flights for 30 days after planes coming from Florida and New York were struck by gunfire in Port-au-Prince. Christopher ...

Man Drives Car Into Crowd in Southern China, Killing at Least 35

The police in the city of Zhuhai detained a man who they said had rammed a small vehicle into people who were exercising at a sports center.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

SUV Driver Plows Into Crowd in China, Killing 35; Attack Draws Response From Xi Jinping

The attack is the latest in a string of violent acts. President Xi Jinping called on authorities to “promptly resolve conflicts and disputes.”

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

At least 8 killed in roof collapse at train station in Serbia

Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.

Roof collapse at Serbian railway station kills at least 8

Officials say a roof collapse at a railway station in northern Serbia has killed at least 14 people

World - ABC News - November 1

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growth

World - Financial Times - October 21

U.S. Farmers Brace for Hit to China Exports Under Trump

The President-elect’s promised tariffs on Chinese imports will be met with retaliatory duties on American imports, which have hit the agricultural sector hard since 2018.

Business - Inc. - November 7

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

Crisis-hit VW mulls closing at least three German plants

World - Yahoo News - October 28

How to live in a polarised age

Instead of regretting how populists exploit resentments, liberals need to find out what those resentments are

World - Financial Times - November 9

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