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Biden targets China as he touts manufacturing revival at home
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» BELEN (UNITED STATES) - President Joe Biden on Wednesday moved to restrict US investment in Chinese technology during a multi-state tour of the Southwest to tout his push to revive American manufacturing after decades of decline.
Stock markets diverge on mixed US jobs data
AFP, Published on 04/08/2023
» LONDON: Stock markets diverged on Friday, with US stocks pushing higher after positive earnings and a tepid jobs report that could help the Federal Reserve hold off on further interest rate hikes.
Tunisia protest marks two years since president's power grab
AFP, Published on 26/07/2023
» TUNIS - Around 300 protesters rallied in Tunis Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of President Kais Saied's adoption of sweeping powers, and to demand the release of about 20 detained opposition figures.
IMF: US on 'very narrow path' to avoid recession
AFP, Published on 25/07/2023
» WASHINGTON: The US economy is on a "very narrow path" to avoiding a recession, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist says, while warning of risks to China's strong post-pandemic recovery.
Xi meets former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger in Beijing
AFP, Published on 20/07/2023
» BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping met former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger in Beijing on Thursday, state media reported, describing the 100-year-old as a "legendary diplomat".
Arresting Putin a 'declaration of war': S.Africa's Ramaphosa
AFP, Published on 18/07/2023
» JOHANNESBURG - Arresting Vladimir Putin would amount to a declaration of war on Russia, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote in court papers released on Tuesday as the country wrangles over hosting the Russian leader.
Germany bolsters approach to more 'assertive' China
AFP, Published on 13/07/2023
» BERLIN - Germany on Thursday adopted a tougher strategy toward a more "assertive" China, its top trade partner, in a move Beijing warned could "damage cooperation and mutual trust".
Military ties in spotlight as Modi visits France
AFP, Published on 13/07/2023
» PARIS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to France on Thursday where he will attend the traditional Bastille Day military parade as guest of honour and discuss major new defence deals.
Sweden deal crowns Erdogan's shift West
AFP, Published on 11/07/2023
» ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has performed one of his trademark policy U-turns on Sweden's accession to NATO that culminates a gradual pro-Western tilt of course since his May re-election.
Uzbeks see little chance for change in looming election
AFP, Published on 07/07/2023
» TASHKENT - In the streets of Tashkent, there is little doubt as to who will win Sunday's presidential election in Uzbekistan.