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US, China To Hold Talks On Nuclear Arms-Control Next Week: Report
China has agreed to hold nuclear arms control talks with the United States next week, the first since the Obama administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
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Obama-Era Veteran Kurt Campbell To Lead Biden's Asia Policy
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has picked an Obama-administration veteran, Kurt Campbell, to be his senior official for Asia policy, including the relationship with China, a spokeswoman for Biden's transition said on Wednesday.
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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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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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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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US Pacific Commander Harry Harris Expected To Step Down Next Year
Admiral Harry Harris, the US Pacific military chief known for combative views on Beijing's South China Sea expansion, is expected to step down next year, US officials said on Friday, leaving President Donald Trump to fill a key post closely watched by China.
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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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100 Per Cent Committed To Paris Deal, Says China After Donald Trump Snubs Rules
China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, today reaffirmed that it remains "100 per cent" committed to the landmark Paris climate deal, looking to seize the leadership of global environment policy after US President Donald Trump began dismantling Obama-era policies.
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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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Don't Let Beijing Push Us Around, Warns 'Frustrated' Former Ambassador To China
The United States needs to stop getting pushed around by China and work out a long-term strategy to deal with the country's rise, former U.S. ambassador Max Baucus said last week.
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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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Will Overcome Chinese Hurdle Eventually, Says US, On India's NSG Membership
A day after China came out strongly against the Obama administration regarding India's membership bid to the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG, outgoing US envoy Richard Verma today exuded confidence that the Donald Trump government would be able to overcome the Chinese hurdle.
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US, China To Hold Talks On Nuclear Arms-Control Next Week: Report
China has agreed to hold nuclear arms control talks with the United States next week, the first since the Obama administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
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Obama-Era Veteran Kurt Campbell To Lead Biden's Asia Policy
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has picked an Obama-administration veteran, Kurt Campbell, to be his senior official for Asia policy, including the relationship with China, a spokeswoman for Biden's transition said on Wednesday.
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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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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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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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US Pacific Commander Harry Harris Expected To Step Down Next Year
Admiral Harry Harris, the US Pacific military chief known for combative views on Beijing's South China Sea expansion, is expected to step down next year, US officials said on Friday, leaving President Donald Trump to fill a key post closely watched by China.
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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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100 Per Cent Committed To Paris Deal, Says China After Donald Trump Snubs Rules
China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, today reaffirmed that it remains "100 per cent" committed to the landmark Paris climate deal, looking to seize the leadership of global environment policy after US President Donald Trump began dismantling Obama-era policies.
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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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Don't Let Beijing Push Us Around, Warns 'Frustrated' Former Ambassador To China
The United States needs to stop getting pushed around by China and work out a long-term strategy to deal with the country's rise, former U.S. ambassador Max Baucus said last week.
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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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Will Overcome Chinese Hurdle Eventually, Says US, On India's NSG Membership
A day after China came out strongly against the Obama administration regarding India's membership bid to the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG, outgoing US envoy Richard Verma today exuded confidence that the Donald Trump government would be able to overcome the Chinese hurdle.
