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ADB chief calls for continued US involvement in Asia
Published on 11/11/2016
» The chief of the Asian Development Bank on Friday called on the United States to maintain its economic involvement in the Asia-Pacific region in the wake of Republican Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Trump's win is Asia's economic loss if trade barriers rise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2016
» Asian exporting countries vulnerable having long relied on exports as main driver of growth.
Canada 'ready to renegotiate Nafta' with Trump
AFP, Published on 11/11/2016
» OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he is willing to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta), which US President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to change or scrap.
Obama holds 'excellent conversation' with Trump at White House
AFP, Published on 11/11/2016
» WASHINGTON - Barack Obama and his successor Donald Trump held a 90-minute transition meeting in the Oval Office Thursday, with the outgoing president vowing his support after an "excellent conversation."
Progress, but uphill slog for women in tech
AFP, Published on 11/11/2016
» LISBON - They are under-represented in the industry and sometimes made to feel unwelcome in geek-infested workspaces, but women are making their voices heard at Europe's largest technology marketplace.
France mark anniversary of terror attacks in Sweden clash
AFP, Published on 11/11/2016
» PARIS - There will be a poignant mood at the Stade de France on Friday as France host Sweden in a World Cup qualifier a year on from the Paris terror attacks.
Ocon joins Force India in multi-year deal
AFP, Published on 11/11/2016
» SAO PAULO - Young French driver Esteban Ocon, who made his Formula One debut with Manor in August, will join Force India next year, the team announced on Thursday.
Roland Garros extension scores legal victory
AFP, Published on 11/11/2016
» PARIS - The expansion of Roland Garros, the historic home of the French Open, was on Thursday given the green light by a Paris court after winning a long-running legal battle.
France opt for Trinh-Duc at fly-half for Samoa
AFP, Published on 11/11/2016
» TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - France have opted for Francois Trinh-Duc and Maxime Machenaud at half-back for Saturday's one-off Test against Samoa during which Yoann Huget will make his return after a year out.
Jones tells England to make history against South Africa
AFP, Published on 11/11/2016
» BAGSHOT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Eddie Jones has challenged his England side to set the record straight when they face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.