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China foreign investment law: Bill aims to ease global concerns
- March 17, 2019
US President Donald Trump is demanding China to reduce the United States dollars 375 billion trade deficit, provide legal protection for intellectual property rights (IPR), technology transfer and more access to American goods to Chinese markets. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
US President Donald Trump is demanding China to reduce the United States dollars 375 billion trade deficit, provide legal protection for intellectual property rights (IPR), technology transfer and more access to American goods to Chinese markets. (more...)
China ready to help economy
- March 17, 2019
This is not how China behaves. China is facing "downward pressures", Premier Li Keqiang admitted Friday as he announced plans to boost market vitality with a new foreign investment law backed by tax cuts to stabilise growth in the world's second-largest economy amid a bruising trade war with the US. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
This is not how China behaves. China is facing "downward pressures", Premier Li Keqiang admitted Friday as he announced plans to boost market vitality with a new foreign investment law backed by tax cuts to stabilise growth in the world's second-largest economy amid a bruising trade war with the US. (more...)
Who Is Brenton Tarrant? Facts About The New Zealand Mosque Shooter Suspect
- March 17, 2019
Police have not released the names of those killed in the attack, but charging documents listed one of the victims as Salwa Mirwan Mohamad. One of the images most widely shared on social media in solidarity with New Zealand is a cartoon of a kiwi, the country's national bird, crying. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
Police have not released the names of those killed in the attack, but charging documents listed one of the victims as Salwa Mirwan Mohamad. One of the images most widely shared on social media in solidarity with New Zealand is a cartoon of a kiwi, the country's national bird, crying. (more...)
Cyclone Idai kills at least 31 as it hits eastern Zimbabwe
- March 17, 2019
Tropical cyclone Idai wrought havoc in eastern Zimbabwe after first battering neighbouring Mozambique - where it killed at least 19 people and left half a million people in Beira, one of the largest cities, cut off from the world. The declaration, which also covers areas likely to be affected by the cyclone, allows the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) to support communities and provide relief. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
Tropical cyclone Idai wrought havoc in eastern Zimbabwe after first battering neighbouring Mozambique - where it killed at least 19 people and left half a million people in Beira, one of the largest cities, cut off from the world. The declaration, which also covers areas likely to be affected by the cyclone, allows the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) to support communities and provide relief. (more...)
Australian senator hit with egg after blaming NZ attack on Muslim immigration
- March 17, 2019
This isn't the first time Anning's comments have been received with condemnation and outrage. However, in the midst of this, Brisbane Senator Fraser Anning generated controversy for his response , which appeared to blame the victims involved. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
This isn't the first time Anning's comments have been received with condemnation and outrage. However, in the midst of this, Brisbane Senator Fraser Anning generated controversy for his response , which appeared to blame the victims involved. (more...)
Ethiopia crash probe advances with voice download, fresh details
- March 17, 2019
An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 from San Francisco approaches for landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport over a parked Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, March 13, 2019. The grounding of the 737 MAX jets has had no immediate financial impact on airlines using the planes, but it will get painful for the industry the longer they do not fly, companies and analysts said on Friday. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 from San Francisco approaches for landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport over a parked Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, March 13, 2019. The grounding of the 737 MAX jets has had no immediate financial impact on airlines using the planes, but it will get painful for the industry the longer they do not fly, companies and analysts said on Friday. (more...)
Suspect In New Zealand Mosque Attack Appears In Court
- March 17, 2019
Among the wounded, two were in a critical condition, including a four-year-old child. The office of New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday that it received a copy of a 74-page "manifesto" from the 28-year-old gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant , less than 10 minutes before the assault began at the mosques on Friday. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
Among the wounded, two were in a critical condition, including a four-year-old child. The office of New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday that it received a copy of a 74-page "manifesto" from the 28-year-old gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant , less than 10 minutes before the assault began at the mosques on Friday. (more...)
Police questioning suspect after Gambino crime boss gunned down
- March 17, 2019
Comello has residences in several places, including Staten Island, Shea said. Comello has numerous addresses, including on Staten Island, the official said. Federal prosecutors referred to Cali in court filings in recent years as the underboss of the Mafia's Gambino family, once one of the most powerful crime organizations in the country. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
Comello has residences in several places, including Staten Island, Shea said. Comello has numerous addresses, including on Staten Island, the official said. Federal prosecutors referred to Cali in court filings in recent years as the underboss of the Mafia's Gambino family, once one of the most powerful crime organizations in the country. (more...)
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern a pillar of strength
- March 17, 2019
New Zealand's stricken residents have been reaching out to Muslims in their neighbourhoods and around the country, with a fierce determination to show kindness to a community in pain. Politicians in Pakistan and India have also expressed their grief, and shared messages of support to families who may have lost their loved ones. "Many of the people require multiple trips to the theatre to deal with the complex series of injuries they have", said Christchurch Hospital's Chief of Surgery ... (more...)
- March 17, 2019
New Zealand's stricken residents have been reaching out to Muslims in their neighbourhoods and around the country, with a fierce determination to show kindness to a community in pain. Politicians in Pakistan and India have also expressed their grief, and shared messages of support to families who may have lost their loved ones. "Many of the people require multiple trips to the theatre to deal with the complex series of injuries they have", said Christchurch Hospital's Chief of Surgery ... (more...)
European Parliament Urges Iran To Release Sotoudeh, Other Jailed Rights Defenders
- March 17, 2019
Web Desk: A famous human right lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh from Iran has been sentenced to a total of 38 years in prison and 148 lashes. She spent three years in prison and was released in 2013. The European Commission has called for an immediate review of Sotoudeh's case, saying that her trial featured "a number of other violations of the right to due process". (more...)
- March 17, 2019
Web Desk: A famous human right lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh from Iran has been sentenced to a total of 38 years in prison and 148 lashes. She spent three years in prison and was released in 2013. The European Commission has called for an immediate review of Sotoudeh's case, saying that her trial featured "a number of other violations of the right to due process". (more...)
Mass shootings at New Zealand mosques kill 49; 1 man charged
- March 17, 2019
The white supremacist revealed he was inspired by Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011. Christchurch, a relatively small city in the south of New Zealand, hit global headlines in 2011 when it was struck by a deadly quake. (more...)
- March 17, 2019
The white supremacist revealed he was inspired by Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011. Christchurch, a relatively small city in the south of New Zealand, hit global headlines in 2011 when it was struck by a deadly quake. (more...)
Gaza border protests called off after Israel air raids - organizers
- March 17, 2019
The Israeli army said Friday morning that its war planes struck about 100 Hamas targets in Gaza Strip Thursday overnight after two rockets were fired at Tel Aviv. A security official briefed on the situation, who declined to be identified by name or nationality, told Reuters the launch was "the result of an error - that an attack on Israel was not intended". (more...)
- March 17, 2019
The Israeli army said Friday morning that its war planes struck about 100 Hamas targets in Gaza Strip Thursday overnight after two rockets were fired at Tel Aviv. A security official briefed on the situation, who declined to be identified by name or nationality, told Reuters the launch was "the result of an error - that an attack on Israel was not intended". (more...)
Wilson-Raybould's mind was made up
- March 16, 2019
She testified the first time on February 27, in a four-hour session where she laid out her case that the Prime Minister's Office had put sustained pressure on her over four months last autumn to change her mind on diverting a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. (more...)
- March 16, 2019
She testified the first time on February 27, in a four-hour session where she laid out her case that the Prime Minister's Office had put sustained pressure on her over four months last autumn to change her mind on diverting a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. (more...)
Flood warnings issued along Tittabawasse and Saginaw rivers for this weekenda
- March 16, 2019
Scattered showers are expected Friday, but flooding is not. The late winter " bomb cyclone " that stunned more than 25 states with snow, rain and wind has caused flooding that is threatening the operational safety of a nuclear power plant in southeast Nebraska . (more...)
- March 16, 2019
Scattered showers are expected Friday, but flooding is not. The late winter " bomb cyclone " that stunned more than 25 states with snow, rain and wind has caused flooding that is threatening the operational safety of a nuclear power plant in southeast Nebraska . (more...)
One former British soldier will face charges over Bloody Sunday
- March 16, 2019
He said he believed there was sufficient independent evidence to prosecute more soldiers and others, including graphic testimony of their guilt, and that many could be charged with perjury over attempts to cover up their roles in the killings. (more...)
- March 16, 2019
He said he believed there was sufficient independent evidence to prosecute more soldiers and others, including graphic testimony of their guilt, and that many could be charged with perjury over attempts to cover up their roles in the killings. (more...)
Bernie Sanders' campaign becomes the first-ever to unionize
- March 16, 2019
Sanders , who is 77, visited a walk-in clinic "out of precaution", in SC after falling and injuring himself on the glass door of a shower, according to campaign spokesperson Arianna Jones. The union said that by Friday, a majority of the campaign's 44 bargaining-unit-eligible employees had signed union cards. Jonathan Williams, the communications director for UFCW Local 400, said that the first step now that the union has been formed is to negotiate the contract. (more...)
- March 16, 2019
Sanders , who is 77, visited a walk-in clinic "out of precaution", in SC after falling and injuring himself on the glass door of a shower, according to campaign spokesperson Arianna Jones. The union said that by Friday, a majority of the campaign's 44 bargaining-unit-eligible employees had signed union cards. Jonathan Williams, the communications director for UFCW Local 400, said that the first step now that the union has been formed is to negotiate the contract. (more...)
European Union imposes sanctions against Russians involved in capture of Ukrainian sailors
- March 16, 2019
Treasury said in a statement. We, with our worldwide partners, stand with Ukraine in opposing Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine Ukrainian security, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Russian Federation must allow free and unhindered passage of Ukrainian and global ships through the Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov. New companies on the US sanctions list are the following: Yaroslavsky Shipbuilding Plant, Zelenodolsk Shipyard Plant named after A.M. (more...)
- March 16, 2019
Treasury said in a statement. We, with our worldwide partners, stand with Ukraine in opposing Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine Ukrainian security, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Russian Federation must allow free and unhindered passage of Ukrainian and global ships through the Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov. New companies on the US sanctions list are the following: Yaroslavsky Shipbuilding Plant, Zelenodolsk Shipyard Plant named after A.M. (more...)
All Blacks lead tributes after NZ terror attack
- March 16, 2019
The visiting Bangladesh cricket team was arriving for prayers at one of the mosques when the shooting started but all members were safe, a team coach told Reuters. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison described Brenton Tarrant as "an extremist right-wing violent terrorist". Two other people were being held in custody and police were trying to determine how they might be involved. (more...)
- March 16, 2019
The visiting Bangladesh cricket team was arriving for prayers at one of the mosques when the shooting started but all members were safe, a team coach told Reuters. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison described Brenton Tarrant as "an extremist right-wing violent terrorist". Two other people were being held in custody and police were trying to determine how they might be involved. (more...)
Video shows Chelsea Clinton berated for her 'rhetoric' for causing mosque shootings
- March 16, 2019
Maajid continued: "I found it incredibly disturbing the way they treated Chelsea Clinton and when the far-left start treating those in their own political camp with hostility just because they don't use the precise language they want them to use, then what's the difference between them and the far-right?" "Certainly, it was my never my intention. (more...)
- March 16, 2019
Maajid continued: "I found it incredibly disturbing the way they treated Chelsea Clinton and when the far-left start treating those in their own political camp with hostility just because they don't use the precise language they want them to use, then what's the difference between them and the far-right?" "Certainly, it was my never my intention. (more...)
Trump questions Britain's handling of Brexit, eyes bilateral trade deal
- March 16, 2019
When pressed on what advice he gave to May, Trump answered: "Well, I just told her what I would do and how I would do it". "I'm surprised how badly it's all gone from the standpoint of the negotiation", Trump told reporters at the White House during his meeting with visiting Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar . (more...)
- March 16, 2019
When pressed on what advice he gave to May, Trump answered: "Well, I just told her what I would do and how I would do it". "I'm surprised how badly it's all gone from the standpoint of the negotiation", Trump told reporters at the White House during his meeting with visiting Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar . (more...)
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