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Taiwan accused China on Tuesday of holding its biggest maritime mobilisation around the island in years, though Beijing has stayed tight-lipped over its latest show of force.
Anger At Plan To Turn Nazi Tunnels Into Bunker For Super-rich
A German property developer has sparked outrage with a plan to turn a World War II tunnel system into a luxury bunker for rich survivalists who fear the outbreak of World War III.
Relatives of the prison labourers who built it under the Nazis are aghast at the business venture that is offering a crypto-currency called "BunkerCoin" as entry tokens to the promised apocalypse shelter.
China's Xi Warns 'No Winners' In Trade War With US
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that there would be "no winners" in a trade war with the United States and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year.
Ukraine Struggles Against Russian 'Meat Grinder' Tactics
Lighting his pipe, the commander barely reacted to explosions in the distance as he explained how his men were dying, overwhelmed by Russian soldiers storming eastern Ukraine despite heavy losses.
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Rupert Murdoch's audacious bid to cement his eldest's son's control over one of the world's most influential media empires has failed, a US report said Monday.
Connected, Brainy, Athletic:The Unlikely Suspect In US Insurance CEO's Slaying
The suspect in the high-profile killing of a health insurance CEO that has gripped the United States graduated from an Ivy League university, reportedly hails from a wealthy family, and wrote social media posts brimming with cerebral musings.
'Shadow President' Trump Strides World Stage
Donald Trump does not take office until January 20, but on the world stage he is already acting as if he is US president.
Guinness Rival Starts Waiting List After Sales Surge
A craft brewery that's a rival to Guinness watched it sales increase by 110% in the United Kingdom.
Nearly 200 Dead In Haiti Massacre As Voodoo Community Reportedly Targeted
Nearly 200 people in Haiti were killed in brutal weekend violence reportedly orchestrated against voodoo practitioners, with the government on Monday condemning an "abject massacre" of "unbearable cruelty."
Zelensky Urges 'Stronger' Aid From German Chancellor Candidate Merz
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday asked for more support from Germany against Russia while meeting with opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is leading opinion polls ahead of German elections in February.
Man Questioned In Case Of Murdered Health Exec
A man was being questioned Monday in connection with last week's killing of a top health insurance executive on a New York street, US media reported, as a nationwide hunt for the suspect continued.
Assad's Fall Shows Russian Military Limited By Ukraine Offensive
The collapse of Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government has dealt a major blow to Russia's image of global strength and laid bare the limits of its military reach as its Ukraine offensive drags on.
Nobel Laureate Warns Putin About Danger Of Nuclear Weapons
This year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Japan's atomic bomb survivors' group Nihon Hidankyo, on Monday urged Russia to stop issuing nuclear threats in a bid to prevail in its war in Ukraine.
Wary Europe Eyes Syria With Hope -- And Fear
European leaders have hailed the end of Bashar al-Assad's brutal rule in Syria as a moment of hope -- but they also view his sudden toppling as fraught with dangers.
China Probes Nvidia For 'Violating' Anti-monopoly Law
China on Monday launched an investigation into US chip giant Nvidia for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly laws, a top government agency said, as the two countries race for global chipmaking dominance.
Cash Crunch Fuels Rising Misgivings Against Nigeria's Money Agents
Mobile money agents have become a familiar sight across Nigeria, using handy point-of-sale machines to provide essential services to millions of people without access to banking, particularly in hard-to-reach rural areas.
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If you prefer the old, more compact emoji size, you can switch to third-party keyboard apps like Microsoft's SwiftKey, which restores the smaller emoji grid.
Syrians Search For Loved Ones While Rejoicing In Assad's Fall
Syrian rescuers searched a jail synonymous with the worst atrocities of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's rule, as people in the capital flocked to a central square Monday to celebrate their country's freedom.
German VW Workers Kick Off Second Round Of Strikes
Thousands of Volkswagen workers walked out on Monday in the second round of strikes in the escalating conflict between unions and management over the German carmaker's drastic savings plans.
Pressure Grows On France's Macron To Name New PM
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday set to hold a series of consultations with party bosses as pressure grew on him to name a new prime minister and defuse a political crisis.
China's Leaders Vow More 'Relaxed' Monetary Policy In 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more "relaxed" approach to monetary policy as they hashed out plans to boost the economy next year.
Shaking Up Job Hunting: How TikTok Is Replacing The Traditional Resume
Platforms like LinkedIn have long helped professionals create online profiles, and with TikTok's growing popularity, it's quickly becoming another valuable tool for job hunting.
S. Korea Netflix Mega Hit 'Squid Game' Premieres In Seoul After Martial Law
Squid Game is back. "Watching 'Squid Game' will not come across as something that is particularly detached from how we view the world."
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Trauma And Terror Of Kenya's Kidnapped Protesters
The Kenyan parliament was ablaze, protesters running through the streets, police firing into the crowds.
Japan's A-bomb Survivors: From Discrimination To A Nobel
Survivors of the US atomic bombings of Japan will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday but, after years of anti-nuclear campaigning and showing the world their scars, they still retain the painful memories of the discrimination they have faced.
ECB To Cut Rates Again Amid Bleak Eurozone Outlook
The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates again this week amid a darkening outlook, with political turbulence in the eurozone's two biggest economies adding to the troubled picture.
Syrians Explore Ousted Assad's Damascus Home
Roaming the opulent Damascus home of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Abu Omar felt a sense of giddy defiance being in the residence of the man he said had long oppressed him.
Turkey's Syrians Rejoice Over Assad's Fall
Hundreds of Syrians celebrated the fall of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in joyous scenes on Sunday outside the Fatih Mosque in central Istanbul, one of the focal points for their 500,000-strong Syrian community in the Turkish city.
Rebels Hail End Of Assad Rule In Syria
Islamist-led rebels took Damascus on Sunday after a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath party rule in Syria.
UK Retailers Feed Off Public Affection For Festive Ads
They come with big budgets, are wrapped in sentimentality and boost company revenues -- Britain's latest instalment of eagerly awaited Christmas television advertisements has a nation tuned in.
US Clean Energy, Defense To Be Impacted By China Export Curbs
China's retaliatory export controls could take a toll on the growing US clean energy sector and its defense industry, analysts say, as a trade tussle escalates between the world's two biggest economies.
Power Cuts And Train Cancellations As Storm Darragh Batters UK
Tens of thousands of people across the UK were left without power on Saturday morning after Storm Darragh hit the country with strong winds and caused pre-Christmas travel disruption.
Syria Rebels Vow No More 'Sectarianism And Tyranny'
Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani sought to reassure religious minorities on Saturday after Islamist-led fighters snatched key cities and swathes of territory from government control.
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