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China’s trade with US shrinks in October despite optimism

BEIJING (AP) — U.S.-Chinese trade contracted again in October, despite optimism about possible progress in talks aimed at ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth. Chinese imports of U.S. goods fell 14.3% from a year earlier to $9.4 billion, customs data showed Friday. Exports to the United States

Bloomberg opens door to 2020 Democratic run for president

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020

US: Saudis recruited Twitter workers to spy on critics

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Saudi Arabia, frustrated by growing criticism of its leaders and policies on social media, recruited two

UK lawmakers electing new speaker to replace John Bercow

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers are electing a new House of Commons speaker on Monday to replace the influential but

Indian capital Delhi gasps under choking smog

NEW DELHI, Nov 3, 2019 (AFP) – India’s capital New Delhi was enveloped in heavy, toxic smog Sunday — the

Crews make progress on large Southern California wildfire

LOS ANGELES, Nov 3 (AP) — Authorities lifted evacuation orders for a farm community Saturday as firefighters make progress on

Islamic State group names new leader

The Islamic State (IS) group has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and named his successor. An

House approve rules for Trump impeachment probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Thursday’s

Twitter to ban political ads worldwide on its platform

WASHINGTON, Oct 31, 2019 (AFP) – Twitter said Wednesday it would stop accepting political advertising globally on its platform, responding

Boris Johnson
EU approves Brexit extension to Jan 31

London, Oct 28 (ANI): The European Union leaders on Monday approved Britain’s request for a three-month extension to the Brexit