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Afghanistan: A graveyard of empires, or of its own people?

Several empires have invaded Afghanistan and left with their tails between their legs - but it has always been the Afghan people paying the heaviest price.

Investing in the art world is now just a click away

Customers sign up, pick a piece of art, and decide how many shares they want to buy in it, with minimums starting at $1,000.

iPhone app makers questioned in US antitrust probe of Apple

The chief executive of developer Mobicip, Suren Ramasubbu, told Reuters he was interviewed in November by a US investigator who asked about the company's interactions with Apple.

Alphabet shares fall as Google misses on sales, YouTube revenue disappoints

Google parent Alphabet missed revenue expectations in the fourth quarter despite stellar growth at YouTube and in the cloud.

Tesla suffers broken glass mishap during chaotic launch

At the unveiling of the all-electric battery-powered Cybertruck, Tesla co-founder Elon Musk dared an assistant to throw a steel ball bearing at the vehicle - only to see the armoured glass smash. A second such attempt produced even worse result.

Xi voices 'high degree of trust' in Hong Kong leader over unrest

China's President Xi Jinping told embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam the central government has a high degree of confidence in her and fully recognises the work by her and her team.

Anger mounts as utility imposes more blackouts in California

Millions of people have been without power for days as fire crews raced to contain two major wind-whipped blazes that have destroyed dozens of homes in California.

Murder suspect walks free as Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities clash

Hong Kong's legislature formally withdrew legislation that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, meeting one of five demands of anti-Beijing protesters. Leader Carrie Lam has used Chan Tong-kai's case to justify an extradition bill.

Hong Kong cabinet member floats internet censorship to contain unrest

The warning comes as the international financial hub remained partly paralysed from three days of protests in which the city's rail network and business outlets seen as pro-China were vandalised.

What do Kashmir and Hong Kong have in common? The British Empire

The reverberations of the British Empire cannot be ignored as the two territories remain caught between the iron fists of New Delhi and Beijing.

Most Thomas Cook holidaymakers back in UK

Debt-plagued travel firm Thomas Cook declared bankruptcy on Monday after failing to secure fresh funds, leaving more than 150,000 holidaymakers stranded.

Hong Kong leader faces barrage of anger at public meeting

Carrie Lam faces more than two hours of grilling at a public "dialogue session," the first time her pro-Beijing administration sits down with its critics in 16 consecutive weeks of unrest.