Volkswagen to spend billions on innovating its vehicle range

WOLFSBURG, Germany - The Volkswagen Group has allocated almost €44 billion ($50 billion) for developments in electric cars, driverless cars, ...

China's tourism regulator probes a slew of five-star hotels

BEIJING, China - The woes of one customer in China, have managed to provoke a nationwide investigation into five-star hotels, dragging even celebrated global chains ...

Varadkar throws support behind Brussels on UK Brexit deal

DUBLIN, Ireland – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has welcomed the breakthrough in Brextit negotiations.The British cabinet formally approved the agreement reached earlier with the European Uni
 

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California Wildfire Toll Rises to 71, More Than 1,000 Missing

Officials in California say the number of people missing from the deadliest wildfire in the state's history has risen to ...
 

California wildfires: 63 dead, 631 missing as rescue ops continue

California [USA], Nov 17 (ANI): The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and other agencies stated that California's worst ...

Review: 'Creed II' Goes More Than the Distance; It's a KO

The weight of legacy hangs heavily over Creed II. Not just for most of the characters, who must come to ...

Smriti Irani bats for rise in women entrepreneurs

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 17 (ANI): Union Minister Smriti Irani has pitched for the need to further empower and ...

China Steps up Online 'Clean-up,' Monitoring of Ordinary Citizens

Beijing's powerful Cyberspace Administration on Friday announced a nationwide "clean-up" operation targeting social media accounts, official media reported.The move follows ...

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China Steps up Online 'Clean-up,' Monitoring of Ordinary Citizens

Beijing's powerful Cyberspace Administration on Friday announced a nationwide "clean-up" operation targeting social media accounts, official media reported.The move follows a crackdown on so

Bruins, Stars have rematch in Dallas

DALLAS -- On Nov. 5, the Boston Bruins hosted the Dallas Stars and edged them 2-1 in overtime. However, when these sides meet in the rematch ...

After Aborted Mission, NASA Astronaut Confident About December Launch

The American astronaut who will hitch the first ride on a Russian rocket since last month's aborted launch and dramatic emergency landing is confident that ...

DOT eyes Central Luzon as Muslim-friendly destination

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga, Nov.14 (PIA) -- Department of Tourism (DOT) seeks to make Central Luzon a Muslim-friendly destination in time for Clark and Subic's ...

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Oil price weakness undermines Asian stocks

Canada's Trudeau Uses Trump Card to Attack Main Political Rival

Sanctions Play 'Key Role' In Russia's Economic Underperformance

 

The Week In Russia: War, Peace, And A Presidential Back-Pat In Paris

Editor's Note: To receive Steve Gutterman's Week In Russia each week via e-mail, subscribe by clicking here.Vladimir Putin made brief ...

Pence Urges Speed on South China Sea Code of Conduct

SINGAPORE - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is urging the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) to move forward with a ...

Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce risk of premature birth

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): According to a study, pregnant women should increase the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated ...

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Pence Urges Speed on South China Sea Code of Conduct

SINGAPORE - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is urging the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) to move forward with a ...

Experts: Without Proof of Ownership, Land Laws Worthless

LONDON - Land laws mean nothing unless communities can prove their ownership, researchers said Thursday, calling for better tools to ...

Zimbabwe Marks One Year After Mugabe's Ouster

HARARE - One year ago, Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe resigned after 37 years in power. Some Zimbabweans say not much has ...