Trump, Alibaba’s Jack Ma talk about 1 million new US jobs
(CNBC) – US President-elect Donald Trump said he had a “great meeting” with Alibaba executive chairman Jack Ma on Monday
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What are the world’s safest airlines for 2017?
(CNN) — Good news has been in short supply the last 12 months, but for nervous fliers there’s one ray
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Russian warships visit Philippines
(CNN) — Two Russian warships arrived in the Philippines this week as Moscow looks to play a bigger role in
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China confirms its aircraft carrier held drills in South China Sea
(AP via The Globe and Mail) – China confirmed that its aircraft carrier has for the first time conducted drills
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Turkey nightclub attacker fired ‘up to 180 bullets’
(BBC) – The gunman who killed 39 people at an Istanbul nightclub fired up to 180 bullets, Turkish media report.
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Istanbul Reina nightclub attack ‘leaves 39 dead’
(BBC) – AT least 39 people, including 16 foreigners, have died in an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey’s
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Russia to respond after US slaps on sanctions over hacking
(CNN) — US President Barack Obama took unprecedented steps on Thursday (Dec 29) to retaliate against alleged Russian interference in
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Man arrested over New Year’s Eve ‘threats’ in Sydney
(BBC) – Australian anti-terror police have charged a man for making threats against Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. The 40-year-old
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From Ping Pong to Ding Dong – Tale of 2 Chinas
US-China relations soured last week with US President-elect Donald Trump threatening to scuttle the “One China Policy.” He was reacting
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Global weekly news: A guru’s views on Trump and polluted Delhi
Warren Buffett on the new leader WHEN investment guru Warren Buffett speaks, the world listens carefully, and more so now
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