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China, India Should Lead Climate Change Issue: Ex-US President Barack Obama
Former US President Barack Obama said Monday he understood why young people were "frustrated" with climate inaction from leaders and that "most countries have failed" to live up to promises they made in the Paris Agreement.
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Barack Obama On Coronavirus: Skip The Masks, Stay Calm
Former US president Barack Obama called Wednesday for people to take "common sense precautions" over the coronavirus outbreak -- advising them to follow hand-washing guidelines but not to wear masks.
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Iran Under Pressure As US Reimposes Oil, Financial Sanctions
The United States reimposes oil and financial sanctions against Iran on Monday, significantly turning up the pressure on Tehran in order to curb its missile and nuclear programs and counter its growing military and political influence in the Middle East. The move will restore U.S. sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by t...
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Trump Slams Obama For Being "Impotent" About South China Sea Problem
US President Donald Trump today slammed his predecessor Barack Obama for being "impotent" and not stopping China from expanding its influence in the South China Sea, saying the Chinese Navy was now posing a confrontational challenge for America in the disputed region.
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In Viral Quiz Show Fail, Contestant Confuses Obama With Osama
About a week ago, a contestant on the Turkish version of popular game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? went viral for using up two lifelines to answer where the Great Wall of China is located. Now, a similar game show fail has gone viral - this time because a constant confused former US President Barack Obama with Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden...
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Apple Says Repeal of US EPA Carbon Plan Would Threaten Investments
Repealing the plan would jeopardize the country's position in the race for investments in clean energy, particularly its competition with China, Apple said.
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With An Eye On Russia, US To Increase Nuclear Capabilities
Concerned about Russia's growing tactical nuclear weapons, the United States will expand its nuclear capabilities, a policy document released on Friday said, a move some critics say could increase the risk of miscalculation between the two countries.
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Barack Obama To Meet PM Narendra Modi On Thursday In Delhi
Former president Barack Obama has embarked on a three-nation tour with stops in China, India and France, during which he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his office announced Tuesday.
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'Sino-India Standoff Could Be Part Of China's Salami-Slicing Tactics'
The standoff between India and China soldiers in the Dokalam area could be part of China's "salami-slicing" tactics of making "inch-by-inch" changes to the status quo to slowly gain a strategic mile, a top American expert has said.
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Opinion: China Has Helped India's Cause With Trump
Very little was expected in India from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., and for good reason: Modi had gone out of his way to cultivate a personal relationship with Barack Obama, including famously pouring out a cup of tea for him and the cameras when Obama visited India.
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Fact-Checking President Trump's Claims On The Paris Climate Change Deal
In his speech Thursday announcing his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, President Donald Trump frequently relied on dubious facts and unbalanced claims to make his case that the accord would hurt the U.S. economy.
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US, India To Revive 'New Silk Road' Seen As Counter To China's Belt And Road Project
The US has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia in which India would be a vital player, a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative. The Trump administration has resuscitated the 'New Silk Road' initiative, first announced by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in...
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China Calls On US To Honour Climate Commitments
China Wednesday called on the US to honour its commitments to tackle climate change, after President Donald Trump moved to roll back American emissions targets set by his predecessor Barack Obama.
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US Carrier Puts On Show Of 'Commitment', Not Power, In South China Sea
The flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson shakes as a succession of F-18 fighter jets are catapulted into take-off, emitting a thunderous noise and leaving white mist in their wake.
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A Chinese Graduate Student Who Can't Get Enough U.S. Politics 'Decodes' Trump
From his perch in the Pearl River Delta in southern China, Yin Hao tries to make sense of America. Lately, that's been tough.
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China, India Should Lead Climate Change Issue: Ex-US President Barack Obama
Former US President Barack Obama said Monday he understood why young people were "frustrated" with climate inaction from leaders and that "most countries have failed" to live up to promises they made in the Paris Agreement.
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Barack Obama On Coronavirus: Skip The Masks, Stay Calm
Former US president Barack Obama called Wednesday for people to take "common sense precautions" over the coronavirus outbreak -- advising them to follow hand-washing guidelines but not to wear masks.
-
Iran Under Pressure As US Reimposes Oil, Financial Sanctions
The United States reimposes oil and financial sanctions against Iran on Monday, significantly turning up the pressure on Tehran in order to curb its missile and nuclear programs and counter its growing military and political influence in the Middle East. The move will restore U.S. sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by t...
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Trump Slams Obama For Being "Impotent" About South China Sea Problem
US President Donald Trump today slammed his predecessor Barack Obama for being "impotent" and not stopping China from expanding its influence in the South China Sea, saying the Chinese Navy was now posing a confrontational challenge for America in the disputed region.
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In Viral Quiz Show Fail, Contestant Confuses Obama With Osama
About a week ago, a contestant on the Turkish version of popular game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? went viral for using up two lifelines to answer where the Great Wall of China is located. Now, a similar game show fail has gone viral - this time because a constant confused former US President Barack Obama with Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden...
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Apple Says Repeal of US EPA Carbon Plan Would Threaten Investments
Repealing the plan would jeopardize the country's position in the race for investments in clean energy, particularly its competition with China, Apple said.
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With An Eye On Russia, US To Increase Nuclear Capabilities
Concerned about Russia's growing tactical nuclear weapons, the United States will expand its nuclear capabilities, a policy document released on Friday said, a move some critics say could increase the risk of miscalculation between the two countries.
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Barack Obama To Meet PM Narendra Modi On Thursday In Delhi
Former president Barack Obama has embarked on a three-nation tour with stops in China, India and France, during which he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his office announced Tuesday.
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'Sino-India Standoff Could Be Part Of China's Salami-Slicing Tactics'
The standoff between India and China soldiers in the Dokalam area could be part of China's "salami-slicing" tactics of making "inch-by-inch" changes to the status quo to slowly gain a strategic mile, a top American expert has said.
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Opinion: China Has Helped India's Cause With Trump
Very little was expected in India from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., and for good reason: Modi had gone out of his way to cultivate a personal relationship with Barack Obama, including famously pouring out a cup of tea for him and the cameras when Obama visited India.
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Fact-Checking President Trump's Claims On The Paris Climate Change Deal
In his speech Thursday announcing his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, President Donald Trump frequently relied on dubious facts and unbalanced claims to make his case that the accord would hurt the U.S. economy.
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US, India To Revive 'New Silk Road' Seen As Counter To China's Belt And Road Project
The US has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia in which India would be a vital player, a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative. The Trump administration has resuscitated the 'New Silk Road' initiative, first announced by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in...
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China Calls On US To Honour Climate Commitments
China Wednesday called on the US to honour its commitments to tackle climate change, after President Donald Trump moved to roll back American emissions targets set by his predecessor Barack Obama.
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US Carrier Puts On Show Of 'Commitment', Not Power, In South China Sea
The flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson shakes as a succession of F-18 fighter jets are catapulted into take-off, emitting a thunderous noise and leaving white mist in their wake.
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A Chinese Graduate Student Who Can't Get Enough U.S. Politics 'Decodes' Trump
From his perch in the Pearl River Delta in southern China, Yin Hao tries to make sense of America. Lately, that's been tough.
