Driverless car firm Pony.ai hires JPMorgan executive as its first CFO
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Iran dismisses Canada report on downing of PS752 as ‘highly politicized’ | CBC News
Iran criticized as “highly politicized” on Friday a report by a special Canadian forensic team that accused the country of
US approves possible sale of F-16s, missiles to the Philippines
The US State Department approved the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets as well as Sidewinder and Harpoon missiles to
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Regional Responses to U.S.-China Competition in the Indo-Pacific
In long-term strategic competition with China, how effectively the United States works with allies and partners will be critical to
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New French coronavirus deaths steady, infections creep up
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Iraq estimates that $150 billion of its oil money has been stolen from the country since the US-led invasion of 2003
An estimated $150 billion of stolen money has been smuggled out of Iraq in corrupt deals since the US-led invasion
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Copa America: Brazilian Supreme Court rules tournament can go ahead
President Bolsonaro said the decision to host the tournament was not up for discussion Host: Brazil Dates: 13 June to
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Matt Hancock not commenting on affair with aide claims
A Labour spokesperson said: “Ministers, like everyone, are entitled to a private life. However, when taxpayers’ money is involved or
Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews
UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law. Source link
Britney Spears wants her conservatorship to end: What happens next?
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Covid-19: Green list concern and some GB athletes ‘don’t want vaccine’
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Miami building collapse: Rescuers listen for signs of life in rubble
One study from a researcher at Florida International University found that the building, constructed on reclaimed wetlands, has been sinking
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Ex US Cop Derek Chauvin To Be Sentenced For George Floyd’s Murder
Derek Chauvin, former police officer, is convicted of murdering African-American George Floyd. Minneapolis: Twelve years in prison? Twenty, or even
UK High Court Rejects Nirav Modi’s Extradition Plea, Has 5 Days To Appeal For Oral Hearing
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Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021
A selection of the week’s best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere. Source link
Child labour: The hidden costs of Covid
With one of the youngest populations in the world, Uganda was already struggling with high rates of child labour. But
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Coronavirus live news: Beijing locks down 10 residential compounds amid new outbreak
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Colombia have risen to over 50,000, the country’s Health Ministry said on Sunday, while neighbouring Ecuador
Hong Kong’s Disneyland to reopen on June 18 after coronavirus break
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Explosion leaves 19 dead and 189 injured after tanker truck careers into factory
A DOUBLE explosion in China has killed 19 people and injured 189 more after a tanker truck careered off a
Russia
Merkel and Macron to propose revival of EU-Russia relations & meeting with Putin – reports
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, backed by French President Emmanuel Macron, reportedly wants the EU to consider “selective engagement” with Russia
With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA
Russia can refuse to host the last two remaining EURO 2020 soccer games due to take place in Saint Petersburg
Biden administration’s ambassador to Russia will return to Moscow this week, US State Department says
US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will return to Moscow this week, following through on plans for the two nations
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Merkel and Macron to propose revival of EU-Russia relations & meeting with Putin – reports
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, backed by French President Emmanuel Macron, reportedly wants the EU to consider “selective engagement” with Russia
With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA
Russia can refuse to host the last two remaining EURO 2020 soccer games due to take place in Saint Petersburg
Biden administration’s ambassador to Russia will return to Moscow this week, US State Department says
US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will return to Moscow this week, following through on plans for the two nations
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New Zealand government deploys nude ‘porn actors’ in web safety ad
It’s a scene out of every parent’s – and teenager’s – worst nightmare: two adult-film actors turn up naked at
India and Australia strengthen military ties as tensions simmer in South China Sea
The deals were announced after a virtual summit between prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia and Narendra Modi of India.
As Anger Erupts Across U.S., Law Enforcement Tries to Rein In Protests
Authorities in cities across the U.S. used tear gas, curfews and arrests in an attempt to contain violent protests sparked