In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019, photo, Associated Press video journalist Vineeta Deepak sits for a photograph in New Delhi, India. The Associated Press on Wednesday named Deepak, an experienced video journalist and bedrock member of its Indian staff, as its South Asia News Director to lead coverage of a region stretching from the heights of the Himalayas to the tropics of the Indian Ocean. She will drive AP's multi-format reporting on the world's largest democracy as it exerts its influence abroad while grappling with rising nationalism and growing inequality at home. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) BANGKOK – The Associated Press on Wednesday named Vineeta Deepak, an experienced video journalist and bedrock member of its Indian staff, as its South Asia news director to lead coverage of a region stretching from the heights of the Himalayas to the tropics of the Indian Ocean. From her base in the Indian capital, New Delhi, she will drive AP's multiformat reporting on the world's … [Read more...] about Vineeta Deepak to lead AP’s coverage of South Asia region
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Donald Trump, Asia Argento, Simone Biles: Your Monday Briefing
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Briefing Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today's Paper Advertisement Supported by ByChris Stanford Aug. 20, 2018 (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up .) Good morning. Here’s what you need to know: What does Robert Mueller know? • That’s what President Trump’s lawyers were left wondering after The Times reported this weekend that Donald McGahn, the White House counsel, had cooperated extensively with the Russia investigation by Mr. Mueller, the special counsel. The president’s lawyers said on Sunday that they were confident that Mr. McGahn had said nothing harmful about the president during 30 hours of interviews that began in November. But they realized they hadn’t been given a full accounting of what Mr. McGahn had told investigators. Mr. McGahn has repeatedly made clear to the president that his role as … [Read more...] about Donald Trump, Asia Argento, Simone Biles: Your Monday Briefing
Asia shares nudge up with yuan, wary on Sino-U.S. talks
By Wayne ColeSYDNEY (Reuters) - Most Asian share markets crept cautiously higher on Monday as investors awaited developments on proposed Sino-U.S. trade talks and the Chinese yuan rallied away from alarming lows.MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.6 percent, while Shanghai blue chips firmed 0.2 percent.Moves were modest with Japan's Nikkei off 0.15 percent in thin trade, while EMini futures for the S&P 500 were flat.The yuan reached its highest in a week at 6.8450 per dollar as Beijing acted to prevent a test of the psychologically important 7.0000 level. Investors were also encouraged by news China and the United States will hold lower-level trade talks this month, offering hope that they might resolve an escalating tariff war. Reports suggested the talks in Washington would take place on Aug. 21 and 22, just before U.S. tariffs on $16 billion of Chinese goods take effect. The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday it doubled the length … [Read more...] about Asia shares nudge up with yuan, wary on Sino-U.S. talks
Asia Argento, Who Accused Weinstein, Made Deal With Her Own Accuser
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index U.S. Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today's Paper Advertisement Supported by ByKim Severson Aug. 19, 2018 The Italian actress and director Asia Argento was among the first women in the movie business to publicly accuse the producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. She became a leading figure in the #MeToo movement. Her boyfriend, the culinary television star Anthony Bourdain, eagerly joined the fight. But in the months that followed her revelations about Mr. Weinstein last October, Ms. Argento quietly arranged to pay $380,000 to her own accuser: Jimmy Bennett, a young actor and rock musician who said she had sexually assaulted him in a California hotel room years earlier, when he was only two months past his 17th birthday. She was 37. The age of consent in California is 18. That claim and the subsequent arrangement for payments are laid out in documents between lawyers for … [Read more...] about Asia Argento, Who Accused Weinstein, Made Deal With Her Own Accuser
Asia shares inch up, cautious on Sino-U.S. trade talks
By Wayne ColeSYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian share markets crept cautiously higher on Monday as investors awaited developments on proposed Sino-U.S. trade talks, while keeping a wary eye on the Chinese yuan and Turkish lira for any new signs of strain.MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.3 percent in early trade, with South Korea leading the way with a rise of 0.6 percent.Japan's Nikkei wavered either side of flat, much as did the yen on the dollar. EMini futures for the S&P 500 edged up 0.08 percent.Investors had been encouraged by news China and the United States will hold lower-level trade talks this month, offering hope that they might resolve an escalating tariff war. Reports suggested the talks in Washington would take place on Aug. 21 and 22, just before $16 billion in new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods take effect. Dealers reported rumors the talks could set the stage for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping … [Read more...] about Asia shares inch up, cautious on Sino-U.S. trade talks