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As more consumers in Asia get reliable internet access on smartphones and tablets, myriad platforms -- including US outfits such as Netflix and Amazon -- are vying to sign them up

Asian Video Streamers Battle Western Giants

In such a crowded market, industry insiders believe only companies with deep enough pockets to sustain losses for years and those offering really innovative products will survive
This still image from a video released by the US Department of Defense shows US forces (lower R) advancing on the compound of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria

Pentagon Releases Video, Photos Of Baghdadi Raid

The Pentagon released video and photos on Wednesday of the US special forces raid that resulted in the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.Among the images released by the Defense Department was grainy black-and-white footage of US troops approaching on foot the high-walled compound in northwestern Syria where Baghdadi was holed up.The Pentagon also released video of airstrikes on a group of unknown fighters on the ground who opened fire on the helicopters that ferried US forces in for the assault on Baghdadi's compound in Syria's Idlib province.
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, in an address to the nation on October 26, 2019, promised a major government reshuffle after a week of massive protests

Crisis-wracked Chile Pulls Out As APEC, Climate Meet Host

Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits on Wednesday as it struggled to restore order after more than ten days of civil unrest that have left at least 20 dead.President Sebastian Pinera said "common sense" dictated the decision to withdraw from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and the Cop 25 climate change conference.US President Donald Trump had said he was planning to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to lock down a "phase one" agreement at the November 16-17 APEC meeting that would partially have ended an 18-month trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Under threat of impeachment: US President Donald Trump

US Business Investment Down 3% In Q3, Trade War To Blame

A serious dip in business investment in the third quarter of the US economy has been reported. According to new data released Wednesday, there was a 3 percent dip compared to a meager one percent decline expressed in the second quarter.

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