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China's trade surplus with US grows
AFP, Published on 08/05/2018
» BEIJING - China's surplus with the United States widened in April, underlining an imbalance between the economic titans as they struggle to reach an agreement on averting a potentially damaging trade war.
Malaysian opposition bets on 'tsunami' of Muslim support
AFP, Published on 08/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition hopes a surge of support from disillusioned members of the country's Muslim majority can carry them to an unlikely victory in Wednesday's elections.
Hungary PM readies for new term as opposition struggles
AFP, Published on 08/05/2018
» BUDAPEST: Hungary's strongman premier Viktor Orban will be formally re-elected for a third straight term Tuesday with the country's beleaguered opposition facing an uncertain future.
Thai Union sees Q1 profit plunge on stronger baht
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/05/2018
» SET-listed Thai Union Group Plc (TU), the world's biggest canned and frozen tuna exporter, reported a decline in its first-quarter net profit as a result of the baht's appreciation and higher raw material costs.
Pakistan interior minister recovering after gun attack
AFP, Published on 07/05/2018
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Pakistan's interior minister was recovering in hospital Monday after being shot in a suspected assassination attempt possibly linked to blasphemy, with the attack seen as an ominous sign for security ahead of nationwide elections.
German industrial orders slip further in March
AFP, Published on 07/05/2018
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - German industrial orders fell for the third month in a row in March, official data showed Monday, disappointing the expectations of analysts who had hoped for a rebound.
Pakistan interior minister recovering after gun attack
AFP, Published on 07/05/2018
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Pakistan's interior minister was recovering in hospital Monday after being shot in a suspected assassination attempt possibly linked to blasphemy, with the attack seen as a "bad omen" for nationwide elections.
Putin 4.0 to launch amid crackdown on opposition
AFP, Published on 07/05/2018
» MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin will on Monday be inaugurated for his fourth Kremlin term under the shadow of hugely strained ties with the West and a crackdown on the opposition.
Mud-slinging, sabotage as Malaysia gears up for polls
AFP, Published on 07/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Vicious mud-slinging, allegations of voter fraud and sabotage have marred a hard-fought campaign for Malaysian elections on Wednesday, in which scandal-plagued Prime Minister Najib Razak will take on a heavyweight ex-leader.
Hezbollah eyes gains after Lebanon vote
AFP, Published on 07/05/2018
» BEIRUT - Hezbollah was poised to seal its dominance of Lebanon Monday with results for the decade's first general election expected to confirm the Iran-backed party as the main winner.