International
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U.S. agency calls for safer lithium-ion batteries after Samsung fires
The agency reached agreement with Samsung to recall 2.5 million Note 7 phones in early September. While most recalls have…
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort hikes membership fees to $200,000
Fees had risen to $150,000 in June last year from $100,000 previously, said the official, who asked not to be…
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Women’s March in Washington sees Thousands Standing in Solidarity against U.S President
The U.S President’s stance on women, immigrants, religious faiths particularly Muslims, the LGBTQIA and various marginalised groups have left people…
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Trump clears way for controversial oil pipelines
Image: U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order to advance construction of the Keystone XL pipeline at the…
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Oil prices rise as OPEC output cuts drain stocks
Image: Pump Jacks are seen at sunrise near Bakersfield, California October 14, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters)…
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After U.S. exit, Asian nations try to save TPP trade deal
WELLINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand said on Tuesday they hope to salvage the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by encouraging…
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Trump makes early move on restricting abortions around the world
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reinstated a global gag rule that bans U.S.-funded…
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Tsukiji Fish Market: Fighting To Save Tokyo’s Culinary Heritage
Image: A food counter serving tuna bowls at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. Credit: Copyright 2016 David A. Latt By…
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Trump White House vows to stop China taking South China Sea islands
Image: China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier with accompanying fleet conducts a drill in an area of South China Sea in this undated…
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Paris rolls out colour-code stickers for cars to curb pollution
Image: A view from the AirParif Generali balloon shows the Eiffel Tower through a small-particle haze as air pollution levels rise…
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