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Putin

Russia says details of fatal submersible fire are ‘state secret’

Media captionThe BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports on Russian media coverage of the underwater disaster Russia refused to release any details about a fire which killed 14 crew aboard a submersible on Monday, saying the information was a "state secret". Revealin…

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

Korean War

It’s Time to Formally End the Korean War

Christine Ahn Security, Asia A crucial part of building trust is resolving decades of hostilities, which can only be achieved by formally ending the Korean War. It's Time to Formally End the Korean War Last night, President Donald Trump did what no other …

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

Orangutan

Indonesia asks China for special fund under Belt and Road – ministers

JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia has asked China to set up a special fund within its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for investment in Southeast Asia's largest economy, after offering China projects worth US$91bil, government officials said on Wednesday. Indonesi…

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

Yellow Vests

French protesters block Amazon sites over climate, jobs

CLICHY, France: Environmental activists chained themselves to gates and turnstiles July 2 as they occupied an Amazon building near Paris, accusing the online company of destroying jobs and hurting the planet. Protesters also disrupted Amazon sites in the s…

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

Orangutan

Indonesia asks China for special fund under Belt and Road: ministers

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia has asked China to set up a special fund within its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for investment in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, after offering China projects worth $91 billion, government officials said on Wednesday. Ind…

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

Chinese Economy

Why China No Longer Needs Hong Kong

In short, China no longer needs Hong Kong the way it once did. In the aftermath of the global financial crisis and with political upheaval facing the United States and other major democracies, China has come to envision an entirely different purpose for Hong…

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

Seleção

Everton Soares’ Agent Provides Update on the Copa America Star’s Rumoured Move to Man City

The agent of Gremio forward Everton Soares has rubbished rumours of a switch to Manchester City this summer, on account of the Citizens' overabundance of attacking talent. Everton, who has caught the eye with Brazil at this summer's Copa America, playing a …

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

New York City

Cyclist Killed by Cement Truck and 2 Other Deaths Spur ‘Emergency’

There are 1,240 miles of bike lanes in New York City, including 480 miles that use barriers to separate riders from traffic. But in a city with about 6,000 miles of streets, that leaves many places without any protection for cyclists. Many cyclists and trans…

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

New York City

Why ‘Raising a Black Son’ Is a de Blasio Campaign Theme

George Arzt, the press secretary for Mayor Edward I. Koch, said that Mr. de Blasios son could help in places like South Carolina and in places where there are large African-American populations. But Mr. Arzt doesnt expect Dante de Blasios involvement to be a…

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

Orangutan

Malaysia to take action against school over ‘anti-palm oil propaganda’

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia will take action against an international school for spreading “anti-palm oil propaganda”, the education ministry said on Wednesday, in a sign of Kuala Lumpur’s aggressive efforts to defend a big agricultural export. Malays…

bubmagJuly 3, 2019

Russia says details of fatal submersible fire are ‘state secret’

It’s Time to Formally End the Korean War

Indonesia asks China for special fund under Belt and Road – ministers

French protesters block Amazon sites over climate, jobs

Indonesia asks China for special fund under Belt and Road: ministers

Why China No Longer Needs Hong Kong

Everton Soares’ Agent Provides Update on the Copa America Star’s Rumoured Move to Man City

Cyclist Killed by Cement Truck and 2 Other Deaths Spur ‘Emergency’

Why ‘Raising a Black Son’ Is a de Blasio Campaign Theme

Malaysia to take action against school over ‘anti-palm oil propaganda’

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