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Japan to host Africa aid forum as China looms large
World
August 27, 2019
Japan to host Africa aid forum as China looms large
Japan hosts development talks with African leaders this week, looking to boost its presence on the continent and offer an…
Tamer Trump on show at G7, but brash US leader never far
World
August 27, 2019
Tamer Trump on show at G7, but brash US leader never far
Like Superman disguised as the mild-mannered Clark Kent, Donald Trump showed his tamer side at the G7 — but the…
Egypt considers first electric car factory in partnership with China
Business
August 26, 2019
Egypt considers first electric car factory in partnership with China
Egyptian Minister of the Public Business Sector Hisham Tawfik on Monday discussed with a Chinese delegation entrance into a partnership…
HK police say violent protesters forced use of water cannon, warning shot
World
August 26, 2019
HK police say violent protesters forced use of water cannon, warning shot
Hong Kong police said Monday they were forced to fire water cannon and a warning shot to fend off “extremely…
Trump aides downplay ‘order’ to US companies to leave China
World
August 26, 2019
Trump aides downplay ‘order’ to US companies to leave China
Donald Trump’s top aides on Sunday downplayed the idea of US companies being forced to abandon China any time soon,…
Equities, yuan plunge as Trump escalates trade war with China
World
August 26, 2019
Equities, yuan plunge as Trump escalates trade war with China
Asian equity markets tanked and the yuan hit an 11-year low Monday after US President Donald Trump ramped up his…
After night of clashes, Hong Kong braces for fresh rally
World
August 25, 2019
After night of clashes, Hong Kong braces for fresh rally
Protesters gathered at a sports stadium Sunday as Hong Kong braced for more anti-government rallies, a day after clashes returned…
Egypt’s Gold prices up by LE13 per gram, 21 carats at LE705
Business
August 24, 2019
Egypt’s Gold prices up by LE13 per gram, 21 carats at LE705
Gold prices have risen in the local market on Saturday by about LE13, boosted by rising global markets. The price…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as clashes return to city streets
World
August 24, 2019
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as clashes return to city streets
Hong Kong riot police on Saturday fired tear gas and baton-charged protesters who retaliated with a barrage of stones, bottles…
Trump heads to G7 with potshot at French hosts over taxes
World
August 24, 2019
Trump heads to G7 with potshot at French hosts over taxes
US President Donald Trump threatened his French hosts with taxes on their wines Friday as he headed to a G7…