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What Americans Don’t Understand About China’s Power
More so than his predecessors, Donald Trump has been willing to treat China as the strategic threat that it is. Yet he is confronting it so ham-handedly as to strengthen China.
US Court Slashes USD 8 Billion Johnson & Johnson Damages over Drug Side Effect to USD 6.8 Million
The court said the company now only is liable for punitive damages of USD 6.8 million, although the company still intends to appeal the decision.
USA's Most Famous Celebrity Lawyer Alan Dershowitz to Defend Donald Trump in His Impeachment Trial
With past clients including convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, OJ Simpson, film director Roman Polanski and Mike Tyson, Dershowitz is probably the best known lawyer to the stars in the US.
Alleged Members of Neo-Nazis Caught With Assault Rifle Charged Ahead of Virginia Gun Rally
Earlier on Thursday, the FBI arrested the trio: Brian Lemley, 33, a former cavalry scout in the U.S. Army; Patrik Mathews, 27, a combat engineer in the Canadian Army Reserve who authorities said had illegally entered the United States; and William Bilbrou...
Pakistani News Anchor's Show Banned for 60 Days after Cabinet Minister Displays Army Boot on TV
Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda used a military boot to heap scorn on the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) for voting in favour of the recently passed Army Act in Parliament.
Trump Signs 'Momentous' Trade Deal with China, Beijing to Buy $200 Mn More in US Goods Over 2 Yrs
The agreement will also roll back some tariffs, defusing an 18-month conflict between the world's two largest economies.
Democrats to Include Phone Records as New Evidence Last Minute For Trump's Impeachment
Senior Democrats said they would include phone records and other documents provided by Florida businessman Lev Parnas when they make their case that Trump abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival, Democratic former Vice Pres...
Refugees in South Africa Banned From Partaking in Political Activity as New Law to Strip Asylum Status of 'Dissidents'
Representatives of refugees and asylum seekers say they will go to court to challenge the new law which they say limits freedoms of speech and expression guaranteed under South Africa’s constitution.
'Boeing Must be Transparent, Focus on Integrity': New CEO David Calhoun Tells Staff Amid Crisis over Crashes
David Calhoun, a longtime Boeing board member, officially took over on Monday as chief executive, replacing Dennis Muilenburg, who was ousted in December as the company faces a drawn-out crisis following deadly crashes of a top-selling jet.
US Points at Dissent in Iran in Wake of Deadly Drone Strike That Killed Top Military Leader
In appearances on Sunday news shows, both Mark Esper and national security adviser Robert O'Brien said they agreed that Iran might have hit more than just the US Embassy in the Iraqi capital.
Thousands Sign Petition for Transfer of Australian Koalas to New Zealand Amid Bushfire Chaos
A group calling itself the Koala Relocation Society said koalas were 'functionally extinct in Australia' but could thrive in New Zealand which has nearly 30,000 hectares planted in eucalypts.
Amid US-Iran Tension, Four Iraqis Injured as Volley of Rockets Hit Balad Air Base Hosting American Troops
Some 5,200 US soldiers are stationed at bases across Iraq to support local troops preventing a resurgence of the Islamic State group.
8 Children Among 11 Migrants Killed After Boat Sinks Off Turkey
The boat sank off Cesme, a popular tourist resort in western Turkey opposite the Greek island of Chios, Anadolu said, adding that eight others were rescued.
Bloomberg Doesn't Mind Spending $1 Billion Against Trump Even if He Loses Democratic Nomination
Bloomberg on Saturday did not rule out spending a billion dollars of his own money on the 2020 presidential race, even if he does not win the Democratic nomination.
Amazon Boss Jeff Bezos to Face Protests from Traders During Trip to India on January 15
Jeff Bezos will participate in an Amazon event in capital New Delhi aimed at connecting with small and medium-sized enterprises.
Did Harry Feel 'Racial' Media Reports May Play Part in Losing Wife? Debates Pick Up as Meghan Returns to Canada
After the royal exit, Meghan Markle flew back to Canada on Thursday, while Prince Harry was likely to join his wife and eight-month-old son shortly.