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U.S. trade deficit jumps to 10-year high in 2018
The U.S. trade deficit last year has surged to the highest level since 2008, according to a report by U.S. Commerce Department Wednesday. Fresh data shows that the U.S. December…
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U.S. to continue talks with DPRK: White House
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said on Wednesday that the United States would continue to have conversations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). "We are continuing to…
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Trump “very disappointed” if North Korea rebuilds rocket site
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would be "very disappointed" if reports on Pyongyang's alledged efforts of rebuilding its rocket sites prove to be true. U.S. media reported…
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Israel’s first spacecraft to moon sends selfie
An Israeli spacecraft on its maiden mission to the moon has sent its first selfie back to Earth, mission chiefs said on Tuesday. The image showing part of the Beresheet…
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1 killed, 33 wounded in blast inside bus station in Indian-controlled Kashmir
One person was killed and 33 others were wounded Thursday in a grenade blast inside a busy bus station in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said. The blast took place at the…
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EU has new framework for foreign investment screening
The Council of the European Union (EU) approved a new framework for screening foreign direct investment in the EU, thereby concluding the legislative process on this proposal on March 5.…
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US ends preferential trade deals with India, Turkey
Turkey and India reacted with a mix of anger and resignation Tuesday at the United States' decision to end a preferential trade program with the countries that will see some…
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Hello Kitty to make her big screen debut
Hello Kitty might not have a mouth but she's got a movie deal. Warner Bros.' New Line Cinema announced Tuesday that it has acquired film rights to Hello Kitty from…
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University of Birmingham leads cold storage roadshow in China
University of Birmingham clean cold experts are joining their Chinese counterparts to explore how industry and academia can work together to create sustainable ways of storing and transporting perishable food…
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U.S. to ramp up sanctions if DPRK unwilling to denuclearize: Bolton
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said late Tuesday that the United States would step up sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) if Pyongyang was unwilling to…