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- US slaps crew of Iranian supertanker with visa ban after it set sail from Gibraltar
Hours after Washington failed to persuade the Gibraltar authorities to not release the Iranian oil tanker, the State Department warned that anyone linked to the vessel will not be able to travel to the US.Aug 16, 2019 07:45World News - Russia says WTO would likely cease to exist if United States quits trade bodyThe US withdrawal from the World Trade Organization (WTO) could lead to the extinction of the regulating body, the Kremlin said following US President Donald Trump’s warning that Washington may leave the organization.Aug 15, 2019 07:58Business News
- MSM circles the wagons after Sanders jab at WaPo, comparing him with Bad Orange ManMainstream media has stepped up its attacks on Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders after he slammed the Washington Post for biased coverage of his campaign, calling him “dangerous” and likening him to Trump.Aug 14, 2019 00:45USA News
- Shadow of trade war: Americans fear of China increases sharply – surveyThe trade conflict between Washington and Beijing has apparently taken its toll on China’s image among ordinary Americans, as the number of those with a negative attitude jumped by 13 percent in a new poll, compared to last year.Aug 13, 2019 22:04USA News
- Washington’s emissions plan could cost US economy $400 billionA controversial proposal by the Trump administration to freeze greenhouse gas emissions standards could end up costing the economy US$400 billion.Aug 11, 2019 05:56Business News
- 'Africa will be major battlefield for Cold War between the US & China'Washington is devoting more military resources to Africa citing raised terrorism threats. But this move has more to do with Beijing’s growing influence on the continent and the US’ failure to compete, says a regional historian.Aug 6, 2019 19:38World News
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