Chinese vessels fired water cannon at Philippine ships, including one carrying a CNN crew, near Scarborough Shoal on Friday, marking the third tense standoff in the South China Sea this …
Economy
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Rubio calls China’s South China sea actions “disturbing” amid fresh confrontations (with video)
by Martim SilvaU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called China’s conduct in the South China Sea disturbing on Wednesday, reaffirming Washington’s defense obligations to the Philippines following a string of maritime confrontations …
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Trump imposes new tariffs on more than 80 countries under a forced-labor law. Legal experts say he may not have the authority to do it
by Martim SilvaPresident Trump has rolled out a fresh wave of tariffs targeting more than 80 countries to replace an expiring 10% global duty, triggering immediate pushback from longtime U.S. allies and …
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Macau gaming operator Sands China recorded a net profit of 107 million US dollars (93.7 million euros) in the second quarter, a year-on-year drop of 50%, the company announced today. …
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US: Madison police shot and killed a man during a struggle downtown. Here’s what happens next in the investigation (with video)
by Martim SilvaA man died Wednesday afternoon after Madison, Wisconsin police officers tased and then shot him during a struggle at a busy downtown intersection, an incident caught on video by bystanders …
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President Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Iran on Wednesday, warning that the U.S. will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, potentially even inside Tehran, every time Iran targets a …
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The Ukrainian President announced today that he had met with the American emissaries to revive diplomacy and find a solution to the war with Russia, at a time when negotiations …
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The drop of more than 30% in traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and in Bab al-Mandeb, the gateway to the Red Sea, could affect a quarter of the world’s …