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Thunberg slams climate change inaction as Davos awaits Trump
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» DAVOS, Switzerland: Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday slammed global inaction on climate change in front of the world's top business leaders, as the annual Davos forum faced up to the perils of global warming while bracing for an address from US President Donald Trump.
Iran confirms two missiles fired at Ukraine airliner
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed two missiles were fired at a Ukrainian airliner brought down this month, in a catastrophic error that killed all 176 people on board and sparked angry protests.
Thunberg, Trump to duel at climate-focused Davos
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» DAVOS, Switzerland: The starkly opposed visions of US President Donald Trump and Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg on climate change will clash in Davos on Tuesday as the World Economic Forum tries to face up to the perils of global warming on its 50th meeting.
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus, 4 dead
Reuters, Published on 21/01/2020
» SHANGHAI: The Chinese official investigating a pneumonia outbreak stemming from a new coronavirus said the disease can spread from person to person but can be halted with increased vigilance, as authorities on Tuesday confirmed a fourth death.
Trump to meet EU chief, Iraqi president in Davos
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet his Iraqi counterpart and the head of the European Union executive body during his visit to Davos in Switzerland this week, the White House said Monday.
Canada court starts extradition hearing of China Huawei exec
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» VANCOUVER - A Canadian court on Monday began hearing the case of a senior Huawei executive who is fighting extradition to the United States, and whose arrest in Vancouver led to a breakdown in Canada-China relations.