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US warns Syria over plans for chemical attack
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/06/2017
» WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration said late Monday the US suspects that Syrian forces are planning another chemical-weapons attack on rebel forces and issued a warning that President Bashar al-Assad risks paying “a heavy price” if it proceeded.
Malaysia: VX nerve agent used by airport assassins
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/02/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR - A preliminary report showed that VX nerve agent was used in the murder of North Korea’s Kim Jong Nam, Malaysian police said.
Rusty ships, idle carriers show other side of Asia's militaries
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/06/2016
» As China spends billions to upgrade and reorganise the People's Liberation Army, the deficiencies in competing Asia-Pacific militaries are coming into focus. And even some of China's much-heralded military advances are drawing attention for their shortcomings. Here is a snapshot of some of Asia's less illustrious military kit.
Asia shares rebound as Brexit risk ebbs
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/06/2016
» HONG KONG/SINGAPORE - Asian stocks rebounded from a three-week low, the pound strengthened and oil snapped a six-day losing streak after the murder of a UK lawmaker prompted speculation Britons will be less inclined to vote to leave the European Union. Sovereign bonds fell as demand for haven assets ebbed.
Pound hits 2016 peak hours before Brexit voting
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/06/2016
» LONDON - The pound reached the strongest level this year hours before the landmark UK vote on membership of the European Union was set to begin.
UK leaders urge unity, recall parliament after Cox killing
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/06/2016
» LONDON - The UK recalled Parliament on Monday to pay tribute to murdered Labour Party lawmaker Jo Cox, as political leaders urged unity after weeks of acrimonious campaigning over membership of the European Union.
Mekong water crisis compounded by rice-killing drought
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/04/2016
» HANOI -- The 3.6 hectares in southern Vietnam that double as rice paddy and shrimp pond for farmer Nguyen Thi Tam have become a wasteland. After the worst drought in 90 years, almost nothing grows.
All 62 aboard airliner killed in crash
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/03/2016
» MOSCOW — A jet operated by Middle Eastern budget carrier FlyDubai crashed in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don Saturday morning, killing all 62 people on board.
Court tosses lighter conviction, finds Pistorius guilty of murder
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/12/2015
» The South African Supreme Court of Appeal on Thursday found Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day two years ago, throwing out his previous manslaughter conviction.
At least 7 die in US transit wreck
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/02/2015
» NEW YORK — A northbound Metro-North Railroad train ferrying commuters from New York City struck a car during evening rush hour Tuesday in New York’s Westchester County, leaving several dead.