Press Freedom

Maria Ressa found guilty in blow to Philippines' press freedom

Ressa, who runs Rappler, sentenced to at least six months in jail for cyber libel but will appeal controversial ruling.

The second wave? Asian markets slip on new coronavirus concerns

The second wave? Asian markets slip on new coronavirus concerns

Equities and oil prices fall in Asia after new virus cases surge in China and many parts of the US.

Trump and Powell have very different outlooks on the US economy
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Trump and Powell have very different outlooks on the US economy

Two most powerful officials in the world's most powerful economy are at odds over how soon growth and jobs will rebound.

Facebook fires employee who protested against Trump post inaction

Facebook fires employee who protested against Trump post inaction

Software engineer dismissed for publicly scolding a colleague for their silence on the Black Lives Matter movement.

Trump admin plans to reclassify armed US drones to boost sales

Trump admin plans to reclassify armed US drones to boost sales

Policy change would sidestep missile pact, lowering the bar to greenlight sales of armed US-made drones.