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Samsung's overall turnover is equivalent to a fifth of the national gross domestic product

United States Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday slammed China for the Hong Kong protests and accused it of curtailing “rights and liberties” in the former British colony.

Morales has claimed a fourth term after the October 20, 2019 elections, extending his mandate to 2025 and giving him 19 years as president

European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi left interest rates unchanged at his last meeting as ECB president

Supporters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling BJP prepare a performance ahead of the announcement of the Maharashtra state election results

Mass protests in Santiago, Chile raised questions about an upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, but the government says it will be held on schedule November 16-17

“Germany and others are actually getting paid to borrow money,” Trump tweeted.

United Auto Workers (UAW) members picket outside of General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly in Detroit, Michigan, as they strike on October 16, 2019. Leaders of the United Auto Workers union announced October 16, 2019, they have reached a tentative deal with General Motors to end a nationwide strike that began a month ago.

Police drive away a lorry, with black plastic visible at the rear, in which 39 dead bodies were discovered, sparking a murder investigation

A study reveals that Apple is winning more and more Android users, particularly in the European markets, with the iPhone 11 series of smartphones.

Huang Xueqin had written at least two reports about the protests in Hong Kong

Ilham Tohti was sentenced by Chinese courts to life in prison for 'separatism'

China, well known for using “bullying” techniques to have its way in the South China Sea, also engages in “hostage diplomacy”, using individuals as pawns against foreign governments. The latest case involves a two-year-old Australian citizen who is stuck in China with his mother unable to leave and reunite in Australia with her husband.

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has just kicked off his second term and is looking to boost the economy

A craftsman works on a Hermes Carre scarf at a public event the French luxury goods maker held to introduce its artisans to the public

Orienteers have to navigate their way across unknown countryside using nothing more than a map and a compass, but one Chinese team had help

Police and government officials said Roger Uren had appeared in court on Wednesday over mishandling sensitive intelligence

SK Hynix has felt pressure from export restrictions on chip materials imposed by Japan as part of a trade dispute with South Korea

Electric carmaker Tesla said it boosted deliveries of its most affordable vehicle, the Model 3, as it delivered a surprise profit in the past quarter

A wheat field is seen at a farm near Ramallo

Map of Latin America showing countries where major protests have occurred in recent months