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Facebook's new digital coin Libra could be poised to dominate money: Don Pittis
If you think Facebook is powerful now, you ain't seen nothing yet. The tech giant's latest move into the heart of commerce — cash — could make it truly titanic. But will central banks cede control?
Investigators to name suspects in downing of Flight MH17
International investigators are set on Wednesday to launch criminal proceedings against suspects in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine nearly five years ago.
Hong Kong lawmakers raise complaints over police brutality
Hong Kong lawmakers grilled the city's security secretary Wednesday over allegations of police brutality during protests over an extradition bill that eventually was suspended.
South Korea gives most aid to North Korea since 2008 amid food shortage
South Korea has provided its largest food and aid donation since 2008 to UN aid programs in North Korea, officials said on Wednesday, amid warnings that millions of dollars more is needed to make up for food shortages.
Boris Johnson tops 2nd round of voting in Conservative leadership, Raab drops out
Boris Johnson has increased his vote share in his bid for the leadership of Britain's Conservative Party in the second round of voting on Tuesday, while former Brexit secretary Dominic Raab's campaign to succeed Theresa May as prime minister has ended.
