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China backs Huawei not to be ‘silent lamb’ in US legal fight
March 9, 2019
China backs Huawei not to be ‘silent lamb’ in US legal fight
China threw its weight behind Huawei’s legal battle against the United States on Friday, saying the telecom giant will not…
Blackout darkens much of Venezuela in latest taste of economic woes
March 9, 2019
Blackout darkens much of Venezuela in latest taste of economic woes
Most of Venezuela plunged into darkness on Thursday evening as a blackout served up more misery for people enduring an…
Hundreds protest against Sudan government after Friday prayers
March 8, 2019
Hundreds protest against Sudan government after Friday prayers
Hundreds of protesters chanted anti-government slogans after leaving prayers at a major mosque near Sudan’s capital on Friday, drawing tear-gas…
On US border, fence meant as barrier becomes lure for migrants
March 8, 2019
On US border, fence meant as barrier becomes lure for migrants
Huddled against a border fence on a bitterly cold morning in El Paso, Texas, a group of 60 Guatemalan migrants,…
There are no gay people in Malaysia: Tourism minister
March 8, 2019
There are no gay people in Malaysia: Tourism minister
Malaysia’s tourism minister has denied the existence of gay people in the country, according to reports in German media. Ahead…
Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort sentenced to 47 months in prison
March 8, 2019
Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort sentenced to 47 months in prison
US President Donald Trump’s former campaign chief Paul Manafort was sentenced to nearly four years in prison by a federal…
Finland’s government resigns after healthcare reform fails
March 8, 2019
Finland’s government resigns after healthcare reform fails
Finland’s government resigned on Friday after ditching plans to reform the healthcare system, a key policy, the Finnish president’s office…
Increased vehicle movement at N. Korea ICBM center: Seoul
March 7, 2019
Increased vehicle movement at N. Korea ICBM center: Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military said Thursday it is carefully monitoring North Korean nuclear and missile facilities…
Britain promises ‘doctrine of deterrence’ against cyberattacks
March 7, 2019
Britain promises ‘doctrine of deterrence’ against cyberattacks
LONDON (Reuters) – British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt will set out on Thursday a “doctrine of deterrence”, including economic and…
Bezos, Gates and Buffett still top the world’s ultra rich: Forbes
March 6, 2019
Bezos, Gates and Buffett still top the world’s ultra rich: Forbes
Jeff Bezos remains the world’s richest person, ahead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, according to the latest Forbes list…