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Blinken blasts China and Myanmar, seeks to rally US allies in Asia
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/12/2021
» Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised China’s “aggressive actions” in Asia while laying out plans to more closely integrate US allies and security partners in Asia.
China neighbours worry Australia sub deal will destabilise region
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2021
» France isn’t the only country upset about a new security pact between the US, UK and Australia: Some Southeast Asian nations are also worried the partnership could provoke China and spur a regional arms race.
Johnson’s Global Britain blueprint hit by China human rights row
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/03/2021
» Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted the UK must be ready to increase trade with China, in the face of criticism that his government is putting commercial deals ahead of security and human rights.
UK set to halt Hong Kong extradition pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2020
» The UK is about to test the risks of a wider confrontation with China that’s been a long time coming.
Deaths hit 910, cruise ship cases soar: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/02/2020
» The number of confirmed coronavirus cases on a quarantined cruise ship off Japan almost doubled, bringing to 136 the number of infections in the biggest outbreak outside of China.
US launches missile strike on Syria in response to gas attack
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/04/2017
» WASHINGTON -- The US has fired 59 cruise missiles at targets in Syria two days after Bashar Assad’s regime used poison gas to kill scores of civilians, an act that drew international condemnation and that President Donald Trump called "an affront to humanity."
Britain heads into unknown as May signs Brexit letter
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/03/2017
» LONDON - The UK will start the clock on two years of negotiations to withdraw from the European Union on Wednesday afternoon, a divorce that will redefine the country’s relationship with its largest trading partner and bring to an end decades of deepening political integration on the continent.
US hits Venezuelan Vice President with "kingpin" sanctions
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2017
» The Trump administration imposed sanctions against Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami, after years of investigation by US authorities into his alleged participation in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Ireland hits Brexit alarm
News, Bloomberg News, Published on 19/07/2016
» The prime minister is under pressure, economists are slashing growth forecasts and companies are warning of Brexit's dire consequences. London? No, Dublin.
Rural boom yields $6,000 jacuzzis
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/10/2013
» When Tos Chirathivat and his billionaire family make acquisitions for their Thailand-based retail, property and hotel empire, they often do it in style.