June2018
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Trump torpedoes G7 effort to ease trade spat, threatens auto tariffs
Jun 10, 2018U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threw the G7’s efforts to show a united front into disarray after he became angry with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and said he might double down on import tariffs... -
China’s Xi calls out ‘selfish, short-sighted’ trade policies
Jun 10, 2018Chinese President Xi Jinping, whose country is locked in a high-stakes trade dispute with the United States, on Sunday said China rejects “selfish, shortsighted” trade policies, and called for building an open global economy. Xi did... -
Syria’s Assad denies Russia makes decisions for him
Jun 10, 2018Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied that military ally Russia was making decisions for him, but said it was natural for there to be differences of opinion between allies, in an interview published on Sunday by state... -
Iran’s Rouhani criticizes U.S. ‘unilateralism’ over nuclear deal
Jun 10, 2018Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday criticized U.S. “unliteralism” in withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal and said he appreciated efforts by China and Russia to maintain the agreement. “The U.S. efforts to impose its policies... -
Bangladesh women’s cricket team wins Women’s Asia Cup
Jun 10, 2018Bangladesh women’s cricket team has created history today by beating 6-time Women’s Asia cup champion, India by 3 wickets. Bangladesh is the only team to win the Women’s Asia Cup other than India. What a finish! Two... -
Unconvincing displays from France and Spain in final friendlies
Jun 10, 2018World Cup hopefuls France salvaged a late 1-1 draw against the United States in their final friendly before the tournament, while fellow title favourites Spain also needed a late oal as they edged past Tunisia 1-0... -
Elton John urges social media firms to help end HIV/AIDS stigma
Jun 10, 2018Paying tribute to Princess Diana, British singer Elton John appealed for an end to the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in a speech on Friday and called on social media platforms to do more to help. Delivering the... -
Tatum hopes to set pulses racing with ‘Magic Mike’ London show
Jun 10, 2018Channing Tatum hopes to set London pulses racing with seductive dance routines and plenty of acrobatics in his new “Magic Mike” show, a live production he says offers an updated take on male stripper performances. The... -
HBO gives green signal to ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel
Jun 10, 2018HBO said on Friday it is moving ahead with a prequel for its hit television series “Game of Thrones,” the first green light for five potential spinoff projects for the award-winning medieval fantasy. HBO said it... -
Trump says U.S. backs out of G7 communique, criticizes Trudeau
Jun 10, 2018The G7 summit ended in farce and a renewed threat of trade war on Saturday as US President Donald Trump rejected an attempt to write a consensus statement and bitterly insulted the Canadian host. U.S. President...
