April2018
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Oil, global stocks slide on Trump’s new trade salvo
Apr 6, 2018Crude prices and global equity markets fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante in a trade dispute with China that added to investor jitters about the potential impact the heated rhetoric may... -
Syrian rebel Jaish al-Islam wants negotiations
Apr 6, 2018The Syrian rebel group Jaish al-Islam does not want to close the door on negotiations with Russia to reach a peaceful settlement to the conflict over the town of Douma near Damascus, its political official Mohammad... -
Netflix offering more than $300 million for billboard company
Apr 6, 2018Netflix Inc is offering more than $300 million to buy a company that owns billboards across Los Angeles, including on West Hollywood’s famed Sunset Strip, a move that could help it save money maintaining a high... -
Malaysia’s PM dissolves parliament paving way for toughest election yet
Apr 6, 2018Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak announced the dissolution of parliament on Friday, paving the way for a general election showdown with his old mentor and the country’s most seasoned campaigner, Mahathir Mohamad. Najib is under pressure... -
As Saudi prince arrives, ties with France more complex than before
Apr 6, 2018When French President Emmanuel Macron flew into Riyadh for hastily arranged talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in November it was all smiles in public, but in private a tough dialogue over Iran signaled... -
Leaving jail, Puigdemont calls for dialogue with Madrid
Apr 6, 2018Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont called on Spain to abandon its attempts to prosecute separatist leaders as he left a German prison on Friday, urging Madrid to enter into dialogue with them. Puigdemont, granted bail after... -
Apple CEO criticizes Facebook over user privacy controversy [Video]
Apr 6, 2018In an interview on MSNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook criticized what he called Facebook’s business model, saying, “If our customer was our product, we could make a ton of money. We’ve elected not to do that.”... -
This woman reads 100 books in a month
Apr 6, 2018Therese, she’s a business development manager living in Berlin, Germany. Last month, she managed to read over 100 nonfiction titles in psychology, politics and leadership. It started with a bet. A colleague challenged her to read... -
Kite Runner author’s next book will tackle the refugee crisis
Apr 6, 2018Internationally best-selling author Khaled Hosseini’s next book is an explicit response to the Syrian refugee crisis, inspired by the infamously devastating image from 2015 of 3-year-old Alan Kurdi washed upon the beach in Turkey. EW can... -
Philippines’ Duterte cites “genocide” in Myanmar, says will take refugees
Apr 6, 2018Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday “genocide” was taking place in Myanmar and he was willing to accept Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing from it, though Europe should help too. The United Nations and rights groups...
