Monday, 6 November 2017

Philippines to keep wary eye on new Chinese dredger

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines expressed concern on Monday about China's testing of a massive dredging ship, saying it would track its activities closely, despite Beijing's assurances it would not develop areas where it has competing claims with Manila.


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What Trump, US Allies Can Do About North Korea: QuickTake Q&A - Bloomberg


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What Trump, US Allies Can Do About North Korea: QuickTake Q&A
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North Korea continues to push toward its goal of possessing nuclear-tipped missiles that could reach as far as the U.S. mainland. Since mid-year, North Korea has test-fired two long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles, sent a couple of mid-range ...
US Must Invade North Korea to Wipe out Kim Jong Un's Nuclear Weapons, Military Leaders SayNewsweek
In Asia, Mr. Trump Is Met by DoubtNew York Times
Veterans in Congress speak out against invading North KoreaPacific Daily News
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U.S. investigates reports of civilian casualties in Afghanistan

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan and U.S. military authorities are investigating reports that as many as 13 civilians were killed in an operation in the northern region of Kunduz, officials said on Monday, but details remain sketchy three days after the incident.


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Sunday, 5 November 2017

Paradise Papers: Commerce chief Wilbur Ross's links with sanctioned Russians - BBC News


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Paradise Papers: Commerce chief Wilbur Ross's links with sanctioned Russians
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A top member of Donald Trump's administration has business links with Russian allies of President Vladimir Putin who are under US sanctions, the Paradise Papers have revealed. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has an interest in Navigator Holdings, ...
Commerce Secretary's Offshore Ties to Putin 'Cronies'New York Times
Leaked Documents Show Wilbur Ross Concealed Ties to Putin CroniesNBCNews.com
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross benefited from ties to Putin's inner circle, offshore tax leak showsCBC.ca
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China Has Upper Hand, While US Is Hobbled by Trump - Bloomberg


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China Has Upper Hand, While US Is Hobbled by Trump
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Xi Jinping, who may be the strongest Chinese leader since Mao, plays the high cards on Korea. by. Albert R. Hunt. @AlHuntDC More stories by Albert R. Hunt. November 5, 2017, 7:00 AM PST. Imbalance of power. Photographer: Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty ...
Joint Chiefs say invasion 'only way' to totally disarm N KoreaBBC News
Securing North Korean nuclear sites would require a ground invasion, Pentagon saysWashington Post
Pentagon says securing North Korea's nukes would require ground invasionNew York Post
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NYC Marathon 2017: Shalane Flanagan Wins Women's Race - New York Times


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NYC Marathon 2017: Shalane Flanagan Wins Women's Race
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Shalane Flanagan ended a four-decade drought for American women in the New York City Marathon on Sunday, dethroning one of the giants of the sport in the process. Flanagan's unofficial time was 2 hours 26 minutes 53 seconds, fast enough to beat the ...
Shalane Flanagan becomes first American woman to win New York marathon in 40 yearsUSA TODAY
NYC Marathon 2017: Shalane Flanagan is first American woman to win in 40 yearsWashington Post
Shalane Flanagan Wins the New York City MarathonRunner's World
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Paradise Papers: Tax haven secrets of ultra-rich exposed - BBC News


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Paradise Papers: Tax haven secrets of ultra-rich exposed
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A huge new leak of financial documents has revealed how the powerful and ultra-wealthy, including the Queen's private estate, secretly invest vast amounts of cash in offshore tax havens. Donald Trump's commerce secretary is shown to have a stake in a ...
Panama Papers Redux May Show How Firms, Wealthy Skirt TaxesBloomberg
Why we are shining a light on the world of tax havens againThe Guardian
Huge offshore data leak reveals financial secrets of global elites — from the Queen to Trump cabinet membersCBC.ca
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In Japan, Trump to try to put human face on NKorean menace - Washington Post


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In Japan, Trump to try to put human face on NKorean menace
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TOKYO — After easing into his Asian debut with golf and a taste of home, President Donald Trump is trying to put a human face on North Korea's menace, hearing from anguished families of Japanese citizens snatched by Pyongyang's agents. Trump's ...
Trump Opens Asia Trip Talking Tough in Campaign-Style RallyNew York Times
Odds of full-blown war go up if Trump threatens North KoreaThe Hill
Trump ready for 'busy' leg of Asia trip, after informal talks in Japan on trade, North KoreaFox News
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Securing North Korean nuclear sites would require a ground invasion, Pentagon says - Washington Post


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Securing North Korean nuclear sites would require a ground invasion, Pentagon says
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The only way to locate and secure all of North Korea's nuclear weapons sites “with complete certainty” is through an invasion of ground forces, and in the event of conflict, Pyongyang could use biological and chemical weapons, the Pentagon told ...
Joint Chiefs say invasion 'only way' to totally disarm N KoreaBBC News
Trump Should Help North Korea Keep Its Nukes SafeThe Atlantic
Pentagon offers assessment of what conflict with NK would look likeThe Hill
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Venezuela opposition leader Guevara seeks refuge in Chile ambassador's home

CARACAS (Reuters) - Prominent Venezuelan lawmaker Freddy Guevara has sought refuge in the Chilean ambassador's residence in Caracas amid fears he could be jailed, a development that leaves the ailing opposition with even fewer leaders to take on leftist President Nicolas Maduro.


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Future Saudi king tightens grip on power with arrests including Prince Alwaleed

RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's future king has tightened his grip on power through an anti-corruption purge by arresting royals, ministers and investors including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal who is one of the kingdom's most prominent businessmen.


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Speaker Ryan says Clinton, DNC money deal 'takes the cake' - Fox News


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Speaker Ryan says Clinton, DNC money deal 'takes the cake'
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House Speaker Paul Ryan expressed outrage Sunday about recent revelations that Democrat Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign cut a deal with the Democratic National Committee that effectively eliminated any potential primary challenger's ...
Paul Ryan says GOP is only pretending tax cuts will increase debtThinkProgress
House Speaker Ryan Says Special Counsel Should Not Be Fired: Fox News SundayU.S. News & World Report
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