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Iran: Rouhani calls for release of ‘innocent, unarmed’ protesters
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for the release of any unarmed and innocent people arrested during the protests against fuel price increases after two weeks of violent clashes. The unrest, which began on November 15 after the government abruptly raised fuel prices
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US warship in Gulf seizes missile parts suspected of Iranian origin
A US Navy warship seized advanced missile parts believed to be linked to Iran from a boat it had stopped in the Arabian Sea, US officials said yesterday, as Trump’s administration pressures Tehran to curb its activities in the region.
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Trump impeachment hearing highlights Democrats’ dilemma
What is bribery? The question was robustly debated by legal experts yesterday during a congressional hearing in the impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump. The back-and-forth highlights a dilemma faced by Democrats seeking to remove Republican Trump from office
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Trump comments, Uighur Bill hit prospects of US-China trade deal
US President Donald Trump’s comments that a trade deal with China might have to wait until late 2020 raised fresh doubts on when the dispute might end, while a US House bill targeting camps for Muslims in Xinjiang drew Beijing’s
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China capex growth hits three-year low as weak economy, trade war drag
Capital investment by Chinese firms has ground to its slowest pace in three years, as a weakening economy, tight credit and prolonged trade war with the United States dent sales growth and cash reserves, a Reuters analysis showed. Companies are
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Proper US-China trade deal more important than timing: Ross
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross yesterday rejected any deadlines on a trade deal with China and launched a fresh attack on telecoms giant Huawei, further dimming hopes for an end to a 17-month trade war that has slowed global growth.
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US House approves Uighur Bill demanding sanctions on senior Chinese officials
The US House of Representatives yesterday overwhelmingly approved a Bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its response to China’s crackdown on its Muslim minority, drawing swift condemnation from Beijing. The Uighur Act of 2019 is a stronger
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How US public opinion has evolved on Trump impeachment
Public opinion always fractures along party lines when it comes to US President Donald Trump, and the congressional impeachment inquiry into whether he abused his office for personal political gain in his handling of Ukraine has done little to change
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Witnesses named for Trump impeachment hearing in US House
Congressional Democrats yesterday named the four witnesses who will testify this week at a public hearing in the impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump, in what is seen as a likely precursor to the announcement of formal charges within
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China suspends US military visits to Hong Kong, sanctions US-based NGOs
China said yesterday US military ships and aircraft would not be allowed to visit Hong Kong, and also announced sanctions against several US non-government organisations for encouraging protesters to “engage in extremist, violent and criminal acts.” The measures were announced
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