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Are moves against Huawei about commercial or national competition?
A senior research fellow at University of Cambridge has written a commentary for The Guardian on what he thinks could be the reasons underpinning the decision by western countries to turn against Huawei.
WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak not a 'global' emergency
The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo does not qualify as an international threat, despite the spread of the virus to neighboring Uganda carried by an infected family.
Jurors listen to suspect say he killed scholar from China
Jurors in a federal death-penalty trial heard secretly recorded audio Friday in which a former University of Illinois doctoral student describes to his girlfriend how he killed a visiting scholar from China.
U.S. points accusing finger at Iran over tankers attack amid tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of being behind the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman one day before, citing a video released by the U.S. military.
U.S. weaponization of economic tools dangerous: The Economist
The US is deploying new weapons that exploit its role as the nerve center of the global economy to block the free flow of goods, data, ideas and money across borders and that is counterproductive and dangerous, The Economist magazine has warned.
Assange to face U.S. extradition hearing in February 2020: report
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to face an extradition hearing in February next year to decide whether he should be sent to the U.S., local media reported Friday.
Abe fails to broker dialogue between Iran, U.S. as tensions escalate: officials
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a two-day trip to Iran sought to help de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran and offered to broker dialogue between the two sides, but his bid was rejected by Iran.
The Economist warns that America risks losing its global legitimacy
In a commentary published on June 6, the London-based financial magazine The Economist said the United States has exploited its position at the center of globalization to assert its power around the world.
Hundreds of companies write to Trump to oppose tariffs on China
Hundreds of companies along with trade associations, sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday that says an escalation of the trade tensions with China would hurt families, jobs, and the American economy.
NASA's Mars 2020 rover to explore ancient life
NASA's Mars 2020 rover, its latest robotic mission to the Red Planet, will include technology to explore ancient life on Mars, according to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Wednesday.
Trump unveils paint job for new Air Force One jets
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a red, white and blue paint job for new Air Force One jets. The Air Force One is one of the most recognized symbols of the U.S. presidency.
U.S. blames Iran for attacks on oil tankers in Sea of Oman
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that Iran is responsible for the attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman without providing hard evidence, while Tehran called the incident "suspicious."
Man accused in New Zealand mosque killings pleads not guilty
The man accused of the New Zealand mosque attacks smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas to terrorism, murder and attempted murder charges Friday before a judge who set his trial for next May.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders to leave job at end of month
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that press secretary Sarah Sanders will be leaving the White House at the end of this month.
India to launch first solar mission in 2020
India's Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Thursday said it will launch its first mission to study the sun in 2020.
U.S. House panel subpoenas Russia probe witnesses
The U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee subpoenaed two witnesses of special counsel Mueller's Russia inquiry as part of its own investigation into alleged Russian interference in the U.S. election.
Britain signs U.S. extradition order for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
British Home Secretary Sajid Javid has signed a U.S. request for the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who faces charges in the United States under the Espionage Act, local media reported Thursday.
Illinois governor signs law expanding access to abortion
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeping abortion protections into law on Wednesday.
5-year-old dies of Ebola as outbreak crosses Congo border
A 5-year-old boy vomiting blood became the first cross-border victim in the current Ebola outbreak on Wednesday, while his 3-year-old brother and grandmother tested positive for the disease that has killed nearly 1,400 people in Congo.
France's Macron will send new oak to Trump after tree died
French President Emmanuel Macron promised to send a new oak to President Donald Trump after the tree he gave him during last year's state visit to the United States died.