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Biological Warfare

On New Zealand’s Volcano, Knee-Deep Ash and Boiling Water Underfoot

They knew where to go, since the bodies had been identified from the air. But the terrain was unlike anything they had experienced before, and the mission went on for hours. Most chemical and biological warfare training takes place in urban environments or …

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

Xi Jinping

China is cautiously welcoming the new ‘Phase One’ deal struck with the US, but the trade war is far from over

Xi Jinping Reuters/Pool The US and China agreed a preliminary "Phase One" deal in their ongoing trade war on Friday. The deal will mean reduced tariffs on both sides, and China will buy up more American farm products. Chinese off…

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

Trade War

China is cautiously welcoming the new ‘Phase One’ deal struck with the US, but the trade war is far from over

China put a positive face Saturday on a first-step trade agreement that dials down a trade war it blames the US for starting. Chinese experts and news media joined government officials in saying the deal would reduce uncertainty for companies, at least in th…

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

NSA

PHL’s formula for SEAG success: strength in numbers – Business Mirror

The ‘strength in numbers’ principle529 events in 56 sportsemerged as the formula for success of Team Philippines in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. In the end, 56 sports allowed us to make the impossible possiblewinning the overall championship of the 30th…

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

Julian Assange

Hearings on Assange’s Extradition to US Will Be Held on February 25, 2020 – Lawyer

Hearings on Assange's Extradition to US Will Be Held on February 25, 2020 - Lawyer

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

Super Komachi

Kumamon rejected as 2020 Olympic torch runner for not being human

Kumamon, the cuddly Japanese black bear-like character whose fame has spread overseas, has missed out on becoming a runner for the 2020 Olympic torch relay, officials familiar with the matter said Saturday. The Kumamoto prefectural government had sounded out…

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

Brexit Negotiator

Brussels Prepares for Its Next Brexit Punch-Up

(Bloomberg Opinion) -- After a year of gridlock in Westminster that has frustrated the U.K.s attempts to leave the European Union on amicable terms, British voters have handed Boris Johnson a thumping majority to do just that. They might also be handing Bruss…

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

Belt and Road

Hong Kong’s Lam to Meet Officials in Beijing Amid Protests

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kongs besieged leader arrived in Beijing for meetings with senior Chinese officials seeking to end pro-democracy protests that have raged for more than six months. Chief Executive Carrie Lam, whose administration has been fiercely critici…

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

Nukes

North Korea says it successfully conducted another ‘crucial test’ at long-range rocket site

North Korea says it successfully performed another "crucial test" as its long-range rocket launch site that would further strengthen its "reliable strategic nuclear deterrent." The announcement on Saturday comes as North Korea continues to pressure the Trump…

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

American Tech Workers Need to Choose Between Helping Our Military vs. Enabling China’s Dystopia

I’ve been watching a slow-motion trainwreck within the young tech community. There are also many protests related to equality in the workplace, but that’s a separate topic. A significant number of young, woke tech workers have decided to start opposing the …

bubmagDecember 14, 2019

On New Zealand’s Volcano, Knee-Deep Ash and Boiling Water Underfoot

China is cautiously welcoming the new ‘Phase One’ deal struck with the US, but the trade war is far from over

China is cautiously welcoming the new ‘Phase One’ deal struck with the US, but the trade war is far from over

PHL’s formula for SEAG success: strength in numbers – Business Mirror

Hearings on Assange’s Extradition to US Will Be Held on February 25, 2020 – Lawyer

Kumamon rejected as 2020 Olympic torch runner for not being human

Brussels Prepares for Its Next Brexit Punch-Up

Hong Kong’s Lam to Meet Officials in Beijing Amid Protests

North Korea says it successfully conducted another ‘crucial test’ at long-range rocket site

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