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Atlanta shootings put spotlight on crimes against Asians in US

Bloomberg At least eight people were killed in shootings at three Asian massage parlors in the Atlanta area, sparking questions about how the US can curb the discrimination and violence against Asians that has escalated during the coronavirus pandemic. Police arrested Robert Aaron Long, 21, in connection with all three incidents. Atlanta area authorities said at least six of the ...

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Johnson’s global Britain blueprint hit by China human rights row

Bloomberg Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted the UK must be ready to increase trade with China, in the face of criticism that his government is putting commercial deals ahead of security and human rights. Setting out his principles for the UK’s future foreign and defense policy, Johnson told Parliament his administration would defend its values as well as its interests. ...

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Denmark dispatches vessel to West African Gulf to fight piracy

Bloomberg Denmark will send a naval vessel to West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea to aid the fight against rampant piracy. The decision follows a call by A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S and shipping industry groups for a more assertive international response to kidnappings that occur in the region. The waters in the area are the most dangerous for seafarers worldwide, accounting for ...

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