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China’s Xi to visit North Korea this week ahead of G20
June 17, 2019
China’s Xi to visit North Korea this week ahead of G20
Xi Jinping will make the first trip to North Korea by a Chinese president in 14 years this week, state…
Ex-rival backs Boris Johnson’s bid to be Britain’s next PM
June 17, 2019
Ex-rival backs Boris Johnson’s bid to be Britain’s next PM
LONDON (AP) — Boris Johnson’s bid to become Britain’s next prime minister was bolstered by fresh support from one of…
Huawei phone sales plunge, cutbacks planned as US pressure bites
June 17, 2019
Huawei phone sales plunge, cutbacks planned as US pressure bites
Huawei’s founder said Monday the Chinese telecom giant’s overseas smartphone sales have tumbled since the US last month threatened to…
Businesses clamor for Trump’s ear as $300 bn in new China tariffs loom
June 17, 2019
Businesses clamor for Trump’s ear as $300 bn in new China tariffs loom
Washington is planning another tidal wave of tariffs on Chinese imports that represent a worst-case scenario for markets and major…
Boeing’s embattled chief faces tough crowd at Paris Air Show
June 17, 2019
Boeing’s embattled chief faces tough crowd at Paris Air Show
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg will have his work cut out for him at the Paris Air Show this week as…
The race to win the US Democratic primary: where does it stand?
June 17, 2019
The race to win the US Democratic primary: where does it stand?
A record 23 Democrats of diverse genders, races and political backgrounds are lining up to try to stop Republican US…
Defiance and hope in Hong Kong as police cede streets
June 17, 2019
Defiance and hope in Hong Kong as police cede streets
In the thoroughfare where days ago protesters were fighting running battles, the police are nowhere to be seen, while black-clad…
Taking aim at Johnson, PM hopefuls make Brexit case
June 16, 2019
Taking aim at Johnson, PM hopefuls make Brexit case
LONDON (Reuters) – Several hopefuls vying to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May turned their fire on favorite Boris Johnson…
Leaderless and livid: The youngsters on Hong Kong front lines
June 16, 2019
Leaderless and livid: The youngsters on Hong Kong front lines
Young Hong Kongers who marshaled the fight against a police force that was armed with tear gas and rubber bullets…
Extinction Rebellion delays drone protest at Britain’s Heathrow until after summer
June 16, 2019
Extinction Rebellion delays drone protest at Britain’s Heathrow until after summer
LONDON (Reuters) – Climate activism group Extinction Rebellion has postponed until later this year a plan to shut down Britain’s…