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China’s Economic Growth Target Feasible, Uplifting

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China has set its 2024 economic growth target at around 5 percent, which is well considered, achievable, and uplifting...

China Premier LI Keqiang Bows Out as Xi Loyalists Take Reins

BEIJING (AP) — After a decade in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s shadow, Li Keqiang is taking his final bow as the country's premier, marking...

President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.

Indonesia to Announce Parliamentary Election Results

JAKARTA (DPA) — Indonesia's election commission was to announce the results of last month's parliamentary elections late Friday, an official said.

Japanese Policeman Arrested on Drunk Driving Charge

NAHA, Japan (Kyodo) — A 58-year-old police officer was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving while drunk in Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, police said.

Trolling, DC-Style: Russian Embassy Gets a New Street Name

WASHINGTON — The Russian Embassy in Washington has a new address, at least symbolically.
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US Vetoes an Arab-Backed Un Resolution Demanding an Immediate Humanitarian Cease-Fire in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed and widely supported U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the...
The Twenty-First Century Fox sign outside of the News Corporation headquarters building in New York. Photo: Richard Drew / Associated Press

Comcast and Disney Square it off for Twenty-First Century Fox

NEW YORK — Comcast and Disney are on the verge of a head-to-head bidding war for Fox's entertainment properties.

Barrett Confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, Takes Oath

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.

Malala Yousafzai Announces Her Marriage on Twitter

LONDON (AP) — Nobel Peace Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai has announced her marriage.

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