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Pompeo closes Africa tour with warning about China’s ’empty promises’
World
February 19, 2020
Pompeo closes Africa tour with warning about China’s ’empty promises’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday closed a three-nation Africa tour with a thinly-veiled swipe at China as…
US takes aim at Russian oil giant Rosneft to press Venezuela
World
February 19, 2020
US takes aim at Russian oil giant Rosneft to press Venezuela
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against a subsidiary of Russian state-controlled oil giant Rosneft over its key role…
The global spread of the new coronavirus: Where is it?
World
February 18, 2020
The global spread of the new coronavirus: Where is it?
The new coronavirus that emerged in central China at the end of last year has now killed nearly 1,800 people…
Bezos launches $10 bn fund to combat climate change
World
February 18, 2020
Bezos launches $10 bn fund to combat climate change
His company is often criticized for its environmental record, but Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon and the world’s richest man,…
Golden Egyptian mummies go on display at Buffalo Museum of Science
Archaeology
February 17, 2020
Golden Egyptian mummies go on display at Buffalo Museum of Science
A collection of ancient Egyptian mummies and associated artifacts, dating to the Greco-Roman era (300 BC-200 AD), are currently on…
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
World
February 17, 2020
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A growing number of Democratic lawmakers, union officials, state leaders and party strategists agree that Bernie…
Master of false news gives right-wing Americans headlines they believe
World
February 17, 2020
Master of false news gives right-wing Americans headlines they believe
Christopher Blair produces false stories he insists are easily identifiable as satire rather than news. His pages can rack up…
Trump threatens intelligence block over Huawei: US diplomat
World
February 17, 2020
Trump threatens intelligence block over Huawei: US diplomat
The United States’ ambassador to Germany said Sunday that President Donald Trump had threatened to cut off intelligence-sharing with countries…
For first time, Biden calls Obama deportations ‘big mistake’
World
February 16, 2020
For first time, Biden calls Obama deportations ‘big mistake’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Going further than he ever has in expressing regret over Obama administration immigration policy, presidential candidate…
No dialogue for now as Saudis, Iranians camp on positions
Middle East
February 16, 2020
No dialogue for now as Saudis, Iranians camp on positions
MUNICH (Reuters) – Iran and Saudi Arabia appeared no closer to bridging their differences on Saturday with both sides sticking…