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Hong Kong Leader Offers Apology as Mass Protests Continue

CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and ELAINE KURTENBACH / The Associated Press Jun 15, 2019 Carrie Lam says she regrets her handling of legislation that would allow extradition of some Hong Kong citizens to mainland China. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

China Opens Mega-Bridge Linking Hong Kong to Mainland

DAKE KANG / The Associated Press Oct 23, 2018 The $20 billion feat of engineering includes an undersea tunnel allowing ships to pass through the Pearl River delta. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sex Scandal Forces Steve Wynn Out of His Casino-Hotel Company

REGINA GARCIA CANO / The Associated Press Feb 6, 2018 The resignation announcement comes less than two weeks after The Wall Street Journal reported harassment allegations and, in one case, a $7.5 million settlement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Republican Mega-Donor Sheldon Adelson Under Investigation

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jul 19, 2012 The casino magnate who is reported to have already committed $71 million in this election cycle may have good reason to want access to the next president. As "Democracy Now!" reports, Adelson is under investigation for his business dealings in Macau, China, as well as Las Vegas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

North Korea: Show Me the Money

Staff / Truthdig Mar 21, 2007 North Korea simply refuses to engage in the six-party talks until it receives $25 million in disputed funds. The disarmament deal struck by Washington and Pyongyang is now being held up by "technical problems." U.S. negotiator Christopher Hill expressed his frustration: "The problem is, you can't expect all these large delegations to sit around while it is being sorted out." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )