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Chinese citizen killed in U.S. bus crash
The Chinese Embassy in the United States confirmed Wednesday that one Chinese citizen was killed in a bus crash in the U.S. state of Virginia. The crash, which took place…
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Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and projected no rate hikes this year, reflecting a dimmer view of the economy as growth weakens in the United…
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Brexit delay “great personal regret for me”, British PM says
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday said that the proposed Brexit delay is "a matter of great personal regret for me", adding that it is "high time" for MPs…
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China provides emergency aid to cyclone-hit Zimbabwe
The Chinese embassy and Chinese community in Zimbabwe have provided emergency aid to local victims hit by Cyclone Idai. Food, purified water, blankets, tents… A bunch of relief goods that’s…
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Trump says IS territory in Syria nearly eliminated
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the last pocket of the Islamic State's land in Syria will be liberated by U.S.-backed forces "by tonight." Trump has previously announced the defeat of…
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New Zealand bans sale of assault, semi-automatic rifles: PM Ardern
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday an immediate ban on the sale of assault rifles and semi-automatics in response to the Christchurch terror attack that killed 50 people.…
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Shares of Boeing decline following FBI investigation
Shares of Boeing declined nearly 2 percent on Wednesday following media reports that the FBI has joined the criminal investigation into the approval of the 737 Max 8 aircraft. According…
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U.S. approves first drug to treat postpartum depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug specifically developed for severe depression after childbirth. The drug produced by Sage Therapeutics called Zulresso was given the green…
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Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris rank world’s most expensive city
Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris have jointly become the world's most expensive city to visit and live in, a latest survey from British think tank Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) revealed…
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Nominee to lead FAA will face challenge on Boeing oversight
President Donald Trump has tapped a former Delta Air Lines executive to lead the Federal Aviation Administration as the regulator deals with questions about its approval of a Boeing airliner…