Whoever wins the bitter trade row between the two biggest world economies, the US or China, the consequences are set to spread far beyond… erasing “US-China trade war could cost global economy $600 billion”
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‘Not in love with the coco?’ NHL star Kuznetsov denies drug use as ‘cocaine’ video appears online
Russian Washington Capitals star forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has denied using illicit drugs after a video of him sitting beside two lines of white powder circulated “‘Not in love with the coco?’ NHL star Kuznetsov denies drug use as ‘cocaine’ video appears online”
Confusion over new Russian Orthodox Church in Westeros (no, really)
Several Russian media outlets have caused confusion by reporting that the Russian Orthodox Church is opening a new temple in Westeros – not the fantasy “Confusion over new Russian Orthodox Church in Westeros (no, really)”
‘Arms like a cartoon superhero!’ Serena opponent Diatchenko’s bulging biceps cause stir Down Under
Russian underdog Vitalia Diatchenko may not have won her French Open 1st round match against US great Serena Williams, but she won widespread attention in “‘Arms like a cartoon superhero!’ Serena opponent Diatchenko’s bulging biceps cause stir Down Under”
Assange’s request to postpone alleged rape hearing due to bad health denied
A Swedish court has rejected a request to postpone a hearing on the detention of the WikiLeaks founder. Julian Assange’s lawyers requested the court session “Assange’s request to postpone alleged rape hearing due to bad health denied”
Nechirvan Barzani elected president of Iraqi Kurdistan
The Iraqi Kurdish parliament on Tuesday elected Nechirvan Barzani, the nephew and son-in-law of veteran leader Masoud Barzani, as president of the autonomous region. The “Nechirvan Barzani elected president of Iraqi Kurdistan”
Sanctioned TV tycoon was US point man in failed Venezuela coup – report
A TV mogul wanted in the US on money laundering and bribery charges was a mediator between Washington and Caracas officials, offering them sanctions relief “Sanctioned TV tycoon was US point man in failed Venezuela coup – report”
End of WhatsApp? Users threaten to quit over Zuckerberg’s latest money-making ad plan
Mark Zuckerberg talks a big game when it comes to giving users what they want and serving the ‘community’ — but when push comes to “End of WhatsApp? Users threaten to quit over Zuckerberg’s latest money-making ad plan”
Police should guard every synagogue, Jewish school & daycare in Germany – Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has spoken out against anti-Semitism in Germany, and said that police have to guard every synagogue, Jewish school and daycare center “Police should guard every synagogue, Jewish school & daycare in Germany – Merkel”
Rights activists try to block new Saudi ship from leaving France ‘with arms cargo’
French rights group ACAT sought on Tuesday to block the loading of what it said were munitions onto a Saudi Arabian ship docked in southern “Rights activists try to block new Saudi ship from leaving France ‘with arms cargo’”