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Trump says ‘phase 1’ China trade pact on track for November
October 22, 2019
Trump says ‘phase 1’ China trade pact on track for November
US President Donald Trump on Monday said progress in developing the text of a partial trade pact with China means…
Trudeau’s Liberals win Canada vote, will form minority govt
October 22, 2019
Trudeau’s Liberals win Canada vote, will form minority govt
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party held onto power in a nail-biter of a Canadian general election on Monday, but…
Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life
October 22, 2019
Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life
A group of tourists sip water at a five-star hotel in Kathmandu, unaware that the green glasses in their hands…
Japan’s emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony
October 22, 2019
Japan’s emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito completed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Tuesday in a ceremony steeped in the traditions and…
British PM Johnson prepares fresh Brexit push
October 21, 2019
British PM Johnson prepares fresh Brexit push
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepared to Monday make a second attempt to ram his EU divorce deal through parliament…
Canada vote too close to call as Trudeau hopes to cling on
October 21, 2019
Canada vote too close to call as Trudeau hopes to cling on
Canadians vote in a general election Monday with polling predicting a minority government as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party…
Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven
October 21, 2019
Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven
Chile is “at war”, President Sebastian Pinera said Sunday, as the country reels from three days of violent demonstrations and…
Hong Kong leader apologizes for mosque incident after day of violence
October 21, 2019
Hong Kong leader apologizes for mosque incident after day of violence
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologized on Monday to the city’s Muslim community after police hit…
Who are the youths behind the Catalonia protest violence?
October 21, 2019
Who are the youths behind the Catalonia protest violence?
The violent protests that have swept Catalonia over the jailing of nine separatist leaders have involved veteran anarchists and youthful…
Johnson adamant on Brexit deadline, despite delay request
October 21, 2019
Johnson adamant on Brexit deadline, despite delay request
A defiant British government has doubled down, insisting it will leave the European Union in 11 days despite parliament’s forcing…