BEIJING (AP) 鈥� Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street down after U.S. inflation was lower than expected amid unease about the impact of the spread of the coronavirus鈥檚 delta variant. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney retreated, giving up the previous day鈥檚 gains. Wall Street鈥檚 benchmark S&P 500 index fell despite data showing consumer

SYDNEY (AP) 鈥� Authorities in Australia say more than 250 people have been arrested while protesting coronavirus lockdowns in the country. Many faced fines for defying health orders. Saturday鈥檚 protests took place in several cities nationwide, with the largest and most violent protest in Melbourne. At least seven police officers were treated for injuries after