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China’s trade with the world surges as economies reopen
But some analysts warn that demand for Chinese-made protective equipment is waning, possibly hurting export growth over the coming months.China’s imports grew in September at their fastest pace this year, while exports extended strong
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The Wanted singer Tom Parker reveals he has inoperable brain tumor
The 32-year-old told fans he has a grade four glioblastoma tumor and is undergoing treatment.Parker, who announced earlier this year that he and his wife are expecting their second child, wrote on Instagram: "We
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Arrests, torture and executions: Iran’s autumn of discontent
LONDON: In the face of the Middle East’s worst COVID-19 outbreak and economic ruin, Iran’s violent crackdown and persecution of anti-government activists is an attempt to deter future protests, analysts say. Yet, in their view,
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How your bank savings can help save the planet
The Global Returns Project aims to use a small percentage of people’s savings to help groups fighting climate change.You may not know it, but the savings sitting in your bank account are likely contributing
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Azerbaijan says seven dead in overnight Armenian shelling: Live
Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of violating ceasefire brokered by Russia.At least seven people have been killed in overnight Armenian bombardment in Azerbaijan’s second city of Ganja, the Azeri defence ministry said, less
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Taliban cheers Trump vowing early troop withdrawal, Kabul sceptic
Group welcomes announcement as a ‘positive step’ while gov’t says premature withdrawal may have negative consequences.The Taliban has welcomed a tweet from US President Donald Trump in which he has promised to have the
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he ended ‘Car Wash’ corruption probe
Under the so-called ‘Car Wash’ operation, dozens of company executives and politicians were jailed, including left-wing ex-President Lula, for taking bribes.Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he has ended the country’s biggest-ever corruption probe, “Operation
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Kuwait names Sheikh Meshal as new Crown Prince
Palestinian village installs cameras, accusing Israeli settlers of attacks Updated 44 min 27 sec ago October 07, 2020 08:00 KISAN, West Bank: Palestinians are installing a video surveillance system in a remote village in
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Vietnam arrests leading democracy activist after US rights talks
Vietnam accused of ‘scorched earth’ approach to dissent after late night arrest of Pham Doan Trang at her home in Ho Chi Minh City.Vietnam has detained prominent human rights campaigner and writer Pham Doan
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Post-election protests put Kyrgyzstan on brink of revolt
President Sooronbai Jeenbekov said the country, which hosts a Russian air base and a large Canadian-controlled gold mine, was facing an attempted coup d'etat. He ordered security forces not to open fire on protesters


