Day: June 15, 2019

Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser's remarks

Trump administration suspends trade complaint against China

2:14 pm June 15, 2019

Washington: The Trump administration has suspended a complaint it had made against China to the World Trade Organization, a shift that might signal a slight opening in the administration’s trade war with Beijing. The WTO says it’s granted a request to suspend work until December on the administration’s complaint that Beijing has failed to safeguard […]

Will Trump's mishandling of records leave a hole in history?

Trump blames Iran for tanker attacks but calls for talks

2:08 pm June 15, 2019

Washington: President Donald Trump is blaming Iran for attacks on oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. But he’s also hoping that implicit US threats to use force will yield talks with the Islamic Republic as the Pentagon considers beefing up defenses in the Persian Gulf area. A day after explosions blew holes in […]

Heavy hearts as Notre-Dame misses Xmas mass for first time since 1803

Paris’s Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire

2:05 pm June 15, 2019

Paris: The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris will host its first mass on Saturday, exactly two months after the devastating blaze that shocked France and the world. For safety reasons, the mass led by Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit will be celebrated on a very small scale. Worshippers will be expected to don hard hats but […]

‘World is watching’ Hong Kong protests, Biden warns China

2:02 pm June 15, 2019

Washington: Top Democratic US presidential contender Joe Biden expressed support Friday for protesters engaged in Hong Kong’s deepest political unrest in two decades, warning China that “the world is watching.” The international finance hub was rocked this week by the worst political violence since its 1997 handover to Beijing, with the semi-autonomous island’s embattled leader […]

Not Just Another Match: India start favourites against Pakistan in mother of all battles

1:56 pm June 15, 2019

Manchester: A cricketing rivalry that transcends beyond the realms of 22-yards will be reignited when India and Pakistan square off in a World Cup encounter that could have fascinating sub-plots with Rain Gods threatening an anti-climactic twist. The escalating cross-border tensions between the two neighbouring nations add to the intrigue with KL Rahul’s technique being […]

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