U.S. President Donald Trump met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House Tuesday, where he took credit for increased burden sharing in collective defense spending. As White House …
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US Says Will Not Send High-Level Officials to China’s Silk Road Summit
The United States will not send high-level officials to attend China’s second Belt and Road summit in Beijing this month, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, …
your ads here!Report: Asian Economies Lag as Trade Tensions Drag on Growth
Trade tensions between China and the United States are putting a drag on economies in the region, with growth likely to continue to slow in the coming two years, the …
your ads here!Citing Climate Differences, Shell Walks Away From US Refining Lobby
Royal Dutch Shell on Tuesday became the first major oil and gas company to announce plans to leave a leading U.S. refining lobby due to disagreement on climate policies, citing …
your ads here!UN: Soap and Superbugs: 2B People Lack Water at Health Facilities
A quarter of the world’s health facilities lack basic water services, impacting 2 billion people, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning that unhygienic conditions could fuel the global rise …
your ads here!Netflix Looms Large as Theater Owners Assess Industry Future
As movie theater owners converge on Las Vegas for their annual convention, one topic that keeps coming up is how they contend with a company that has resisted their traditional …
your ads here!Zuckerberg: Facebook Cannot Guarantee Interference-free EU Eections
Facebook is much better than it was in 2016 at tackling election interference but cannot guarantee the site will not be used to undermine European Parliament elections in May, Chief …
your ads here!US Envoy: 3 Countries Granted Iran Oil Waivers Have Cut Imports to Zero
Three of the eight countries to which Washington granted waivers to import Iranian oil have now cut their shipments from Iran to zero, a U.S. special representative said on Tuesday. …
your ads here!Pence: Low Oil Prices Mean US Can Stand Firm on Venezuela Sanctions
Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday the United States would continue to pressure Venezuela’s oil industry and those who support it with economic sanctions, citing world oil prices as …
your ads here!Study Points to New Antibody Approach to Tackling Ebola, Other Infections
Scientists working on developing vaccines against Ebola have found they can “harvest” antibodies from volunteers vaccinated in research trials and use them to make treatments for the deadly viral infection. …
your ads here!Brazilian Government Takes Bullish Stance on Pension Reform
Senior Brazilian officials charged with steering pension reform through Congress presented a united front on Tuesday, insisting on an end to the political finger-pointing in recent weeks that threw the …
your ads here!Bangladesh Fashion Workers at Risk With ‘Shocking’ Reform Delays
The safety of workers making clothing for global brands like Adidas and H&M could be at risk if Bangladesh’s Supreme Court moves on Sunday to shut down a factory inspection …
your ads here!Poland Plans Stricter Rules for Transport Companies Like Uber
Poland will require Uber to use licensed taxi drivers from next year, under a plan approved by the cabinet Tuesday aimed at creating fair competition. Polish taxi drivers have staged …
your ads here!Dutch Security Agency Warns Against Chinese, Russian Technology
The Dutch security service advised the government Tuesday not to use technology from countries with active cyber-hacking campaigns against the Netherlands, such as China and Russia. The recommendation came as …
your ads here!Study: Prostate Cancer Death Rates Stabilizing
Death rates from prostate cancer — the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men — have stabilized or declined in dozens of countries since the turn of the century, the American …
your ads here!After the Moon in 2024, NASA Wants to Reach Mars by 2033
NASA has made it clear they want astronauts back on the Moon in 2024, and now, they are zeroing in on the Red Planet – the US space agency confirmed …
your ads here!US Health Officials Alarmed by Paralyzing Illness in Kids
One morning last fall, 4-year-old Joey Wilcox woke up with the left side of his face drooping. It was the first sign of an unfolding nightmare. Three days later, Joey …
your ads here!Scam Ads Promoting Fake Tax Breaks Prosper on Facebook
Hundreds of ads on Facebook promised U.S. homeowners that they were eligible for huge state tax breaks if they installed new solar-energy panels. There was just one catch: None of …
your ads here!Insecurity, Community Mistrust Stymie Efforts to Control DRC Ebola Epidemic
The World Health Organization says insecurity and community mistrust in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-ridden North Kivu Province are major impediments to international health efforts to bring the deadly …
your ads here!Factbox: A look at NATO
NATO foreign ministers are gathering in Washington, D.C. this week to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. U.S. President Donald Trump has been critical of other …
your ads here!Meatless Burgers Go Mainstream
Vegetarian patties have long been available to Americans seeking healthier alternatives to hamburgers. Mainstream fast food chains also have been looking for healthier alternatives that would not compromise on flavor. …
your ads here!Facebook, Rights Groups Hit Out at Singapore’s Fake News Bill
Singapore submitted wide-ranging fake news legislation in parliament on Monday, stoking fears from internet firms and human rights groups that it may give the government too much power and hinder …
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