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Kamala Harris argues Trump's 'trade tax' pushed the Fed to cut interest rates

In the second Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, Kamala Harris argued Trump failed to follow through on promises to working people. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Kf33l8

Kamala Harris argues Trump's 'trade tax' pushed the Fed to cut interest rates

In the second Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, Kamala Harris argued Trump failed to follow through on promises to working people. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Kf33l8

Intel says it's been selling products to Huawei and has applied for licenses to sell more

Intel CEO Bob Swan told CNBC that the company has applied for a license to sell "general purpose compute" products to Huawei. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2STRDqX

Intel sold its smartphone modem business to Apple, but it says it will still be a big player in 5G

Intel CEO Bob Swan explained the rationale behind the sale of the company's modem business to Apple for $1 billion. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Yud8E1

Taipei mayor to form political party in challenge to Taiwan president's re-election

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The mayor of Taipei said on Thursday he will form a political party to run in Taiwan's 2020 elections, a move that could complicate President Tsai Ing-wen's re-election and shake up the political landscape amid heightened tension with China. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YBE1G6

Kamala Harris argues Trump's 'trade tax' pushed the Fed to cut interest rates

In the second Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, Kamala Harris argued Trump failed to follow through on promises to working people. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Kf33l8

U.S. envoy slams Germany after reluctance on Hormuz mission

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The U.S. ambassador to Germany launched a scathing attack on Chancellor Angela Merkel's government on Thursday for its reluctance to join a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Europe's biggest economy must assume more global responsibility. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Oyodjv

Zoe Ball loses 780,000 listeners from BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

The presenter took over from Chris Evans in January after he left to join Virgin Radio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZiOrHH

Protesters calling for NYPD officer's firing interrupt second Democratic debate

Chants of "Fire Pantaleo" started during New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's opening statement at the second Democratic debate in Detroit. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2GF50WR

China's factory activity contracted in July, a private survey shows

China's Caixin/Markit factory Purchasing Managers' Index for was 49.9 — slightly better than expected. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2yr2FdA

Protesters calling for NYPD officer's firing interrupt second Democratic debate

Chants of "Fire Pantaleo" started during New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's opening statement at the second Democratic debate in Detroit. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2GF50WR

Protesters calling for NYPD officer's firing interrupt second Democratic debate

Chants of "Fire Pantaleo" started during New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's opening statement at the second Democratic debate in Detroit. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2GF50WR

Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZiISch

Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yrF0Kf

VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KkcPm9

US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBjugC

What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MvASky

Hal Prince, Giant of Broadway and Reaper of Tonys, Dies at 91

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By BRUCE WEBER from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/32ULDTg

Bolton says North Korea tests didn't violate pledge to Trump, but no word on talks

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U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday North Korea's recent missile tests did not violate a pledge its leader Kim Jong Un made to President Donald Trump, but Pyongyang had yet to say when working-level talks on denuclearization would resume. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/313fMOo

UK PM Johnson faces first electoral test in vote for Welsh parliamentary seat

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could see his working majority in parliament reduced to just one when voters in a rural Welsh parliamentary seat go to the polls on Thursday in his first electoral test as leader. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Kgjxtb

U.S. will extend sanctions waivers for Iran nuclear programs: Bolton

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The United States will renew sanctions waivers for Iranian nuclear programs that allow Russia, China and European countries to continue their civilian nuclear cooperation with Tehran, White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OuzOA4

North Korean missile tests didn't violate Kim pledge to Trump: Bolton

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U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday that Pyongyang's recent missile tests do not violate a pledge that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made to President Donald Trump, but he questioned when working-level talks on denuclearization would begin. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YnZovn

South Korea detains North Korean man crossing the DMZ

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The South Korean military detained a North Korean man who crossed the heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates the two countries, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JSC) said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ZnWDq5

Indian coffee tycoon Siddhartha's body found: police

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Authorities on Wednesday confirmed they have located the body of Indian coffee baron VG Siddhartha from near Netravathi river, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ZgF4s1

Warren and Sanders fend off moderate attacks on Medicare for All in Democratic debate

Progressive Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren fended off attacks from moderate rivals over Medicare for All in the first night of the second Democratic debates on Tuesday. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/314LOty

Warren and Sanders fend off moderate attacks on Medicare for All in Democratic debate

Progressive Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren fended off attacks from moderate rivals over Medicare for All in the first night of the second Democratic debates on Tuesday. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/314LOty

Climate change: UK's 10 warmest years all occurred since 2002

The patterns of warm and cold years in Britain are a clear signal of climate change, say scientists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OusUe3

Warren and Sanders fend off moderate attacks on Medicare for All in Democratic debate

Progressive Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren fended off attacks from moderate rivals over Medicare for All in the first night of the second Democratic debates on Tuesday. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/314LOty

Japan's PM says working with allies after North Korea missile launch

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that there was no impact on Japan's security following North Korea's latest launch of short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday and that Japan was working with its allies over the situation in the region. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/330YqUl

U.S. appeals court upholds ruling against Chinese banks in North Korea sanctions probe

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A U.S. appeals court said on Tuesday it had upheld a ruling by a U.S. judge who held three large Chinese banks in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas in a probe into violations of sanctions on North Korea, opening the way for heavy daily fines. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yojAO3

Apple put an iPhone in everybody's pocket -- now its growth depends on devices all over our bodies

The main product category picking up the slack for declining iPhone sales is what Apple calls "wearables" — the category including Apple Watch, AirPods wireless earbuds, and Beats headphones. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2ZkwsQZ

Car industry investment plummets in UK

It comes at a time when the sector has been spending heavily on preparations for a no-deal Brexit from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KhJ70Q

Samoa's 'third gender' delicately balances sex and religion

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Keyonce Lee Hang is busy finishing preparations for the to'ona'i, a traditional lunch served after Sunday church in Samoa, and attending to her elderly, bed-ridden grandmother. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ypNGAY

Pompeo hopes to help patch up Japan-South Korea ties

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would encourage Washington's two biggest Asian allies Japan and South Korea "to find a path forward" from their diplomatic row when he meets their foreign ministers in Bangkok this week. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yocDwi

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles: South Korean military

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North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles early on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, only days after it launched two other missiles intended to pressure South Korea and the United States to stop upcoming military drills. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LT6VeD