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South Korea pushes ahead on oil pipe dispute with U.S.

GENEVA (AFP) — South Korea has pushed forward with its complaint against the United States over anti-dumping tariffs on steel pipes used by the oil …

Ethnic Chinese ring in New Year in Thailand
Ethnic Chinese ring in New Year in Thailand

Thailand’s popular Crown Princess Sirindhorn opened three days of raucous festivities in Bangkok’s Chinatown on Feb. 19, walked with the dragon dancers and …

Poor facilities in China pull plug on electric cars
Poor facilities in China pull plug on electric cars

Li Yongning is a regular visitor to the Huamao Centre, a busy business cluster in the Chaoyang district of Beijing that houses famous designer outlets, …

French president pledges to protect Jewish community
French president pledges to protect Jewish community

French president Francois Hollande said that the country must offer its protection and affection to the Jewish community as anti-Semitism is on the rise in …

U.S., Iran see progress in nuclear talks, but long way to go
U.S., Iran see progress in nuclear talks, but long way to go

The United States and Iran said Monday they had made progress in the latest round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, but warned there was still a …

Greece readies new list of bailout reforms

Caught between its own defiant campaign pledges and pressure from creditors, Greece’s left-wing government will deliver a list of reforms Tuesday to debt …

U.S. declines comment on Abe’s wish to address Congress

The United States declined comment Monday on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s reported plan to address Congress when he visits Washington later this …

Russia and U.S. spar over global crises at U.N. meeting
Russia and U.S. spar over global crises at U.N. meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov implicitly accused the United States on Monday of violating U.N. principles by bombing Syria, occupying Iraq …

Japan’s farm minister resigns amid political funds questions

Japan’s agriculture minister stepped down Monday following questions over political funding contributions, the latest in a series of such resignations. …

Tesla, Google, Apple: Is Silicon Valley the future of the U.S. car?

NEW YORK  ― Is the future of the U.S. car industry in Silicon Valley? After Tesla and Google, Apple appears to be readying for a plunge into the industry …

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