Category: World
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China overhaul ministries
The Chinese government announced its intention to restructure a number of ministries on Tuesday. CPC officials have stated that the intention is to reduce inter-agency..
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Fake documents shake Abe government
A scandal over the cut-price sale of public land shook the Japanese government after the finance ministry admitted falsifying documents to exclude the names..
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Trump blocks Broadcom
US President Donald Trump has prohibited the $142 billion hostile takeover of Qualcomm by Singapore-based Broadcom due to security concerns..
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Colombia’s presidential candidates
On March 11, Colombia’s right-wing candidate Ivan Duque and leftist Gustavo Petro were elected to lead their respective coalitions in the May presidential election after winning primaries.
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Russia’s weapons
Russia has successfully test-launched a hypersonic missile, which the government has deemed “invincible.” According to the authorities, this could deliver a warhead..
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Jinping for life?
China’s parliament has overwhelmingly voted in favour of amending the nation’s constitution and has removed term limits in the presidency. Chinese President Xi Jinping..
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Refugees of DRC
The United Nations has repeatedly stated that the Democratic Republic of Congo is undergoing a humanitarian crisis. The region is plagued by internal strife, lawlessness..
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France addresses pay gap
France may soon pass a bill fining companies that do not ensure equal pay to female employees, according to Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. The gender gap in economic..
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France threatens intervention
On the 8th of February, high ranking French officials warned that they would not hesitate to take “intervention measures” if it was proved that the Syrian regime is using..
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Aung San Suu Kyi’s legacy
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has rescinded its prestigious Elie Wiesel award that it had conferred to Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader in Myanmar..