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China bridles at rare meeting between Taiwan and US security officials
World
May 27, 2019
China bridles at rare meeting between Taiwan and US security officials
TAIPEI (Reuters) – China responded angrily on Monday as Taiwan confirmed the first meeting in more than four decades between…
Sumo wrestlers meet match in larger-than-life Trump
Life & Style
May 27, 2019
Sumo wrestlers meet match in larger-than-life Trump
The big men of Japanese sumo met their match Sunday in the form of an even bigger star: Donald Trump.…
North Korea slams ‘war maniac’ Bolton
World
May 27, 2019
North Korea slams ‘war maniac’ Bolton
North Korea slammed US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Monday, calling him a “war maniac” who should be banished,…
US dollar prices in Egypt continue decline on Sunday: CBE
Business
May 26, 2019
US dollar prices in Egypt continue decline on Sunday: CBE
US dollar prices continued their decline in several banks in Egypt on Sunday, according to price updates issued by the…
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
Middle East
May 26, 2019
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran will defend itself against any military or economic aggression, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on…
Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban
Middle East
May 26, 2019
Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban
KABUL/BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany, a leading donor and member of the NATO-led coalition in Afghanistan, has been talking with the…
Support for abortion rights grows as some US states curb access: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Society
May 26, 2019
Support for abortion rights grows as some US states curb access: Reuters/Ipsos poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans have become more supportive of abortion rights over the past year, even as a wave…
Venezuela’s Guaido says will send representatives for talks with govt
World
May 26, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaido says will send representatives for talks with govt
Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Saturday he would send delegates to Oslo next week for the first face-to-face…
China digs in for protracted trade fight with US
World
May 26, 2019
China digs in for protracted trade fight with US
China is digging in for a tough period of deteriorating ties with the United States, fanning the flames of patriotism…
US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops
Middle East
May 26, 2019
US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops
BAGHDAD (AP) — For years, Karar Hussein has sold sweets in his shop near the entrance to one of Shia…