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US trade deficit with China shrinks on dip in imports
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit widened in March, reversing the dip in February, but amid a high-stakes trade war the gap with China narrowed, according to government data released Thursday.
North Korea fires again as US envoy visits
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» SEOUL: North Korea welcomed a US envoy's visit to Seoul by firing at least one projectile for the second time in a week Thursday, the South's military said, as Pyongyang seeks to up the ante in deadlocked nuclear negotiations with Washington.
Europe rejects Iran 'ultimatum' but stands by nuke deal
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» SIBIU, Romania: European powers on Thursday rejected "ultimatums" from Tehran but vowed to fight to save the Iran nuclear deal, as tensions with the US soar.
Your horoscope for 10-16 May
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 09/05/2019
» Spot-on horoscope for work, money, coupled & single life from famously accurate Guru's fortuneteller. Let's see how would you fare this week & beyond!
Canadian man fights China death penalty in appeal
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» BEIJING - A Chinese court was expected to hold a hearing Thursday on a Canadian man's appeal against a death sentence for drug smuggling in a case that has deepened a diplomatic spat between Beijing and Ottawa.
Rideshare drivers strike as Uber poised to go public
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» NEW YORK - Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers turned off their apps in a US-wide strike Wednesday over pay and working conditions, casting a shadow over this week's keenly anticipated Wall Street debut of ride-hailing leader Uber.
As trade truce collapses, US, China scramble to revive a deal
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - The world's top two economies on Thursday were due to resume fraught trade talks just as a truce between them verged on collapse, with hostilities poised to escalate after months of seemingly collegial negotiations.
Poll: Thais show willingness to swap privacy for perks
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/05/2019
» Thais are more willing to share their personal data in exchange for special privileges like cheaper loans, lower insurance premiums and personalised service relative to their global peers, according to Accenture.
Huawei exec vows to fight extradition to US in Canada court
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» VANCOUVER: A top Chinese telecom executive whose arrest in Canada on a US warrant triggered a bitter diplomatic row vowed Wednesday to vigorously fight extradition to the US.
German TV programme sorry for slur
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2019
» A German TV show has apologised for lampooning the wedding ceremony of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Suthida.