China Challenges US Over Steel, Aluminium Tariffs At WTO

US President Donald Trump decided in March to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. (File)

Geneva:  Beijing has requested dispute consultations with the United States at the World Trade Organization over US tariffs slapped on imports of Chinese steel and alumium products, according to a WTO document

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Washington/United Nations:  US President Donald Trump on Monday promised quick, forceful action in response to a deadly suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, appearing to suggest a potential military response.

Trump told a meeting with military leaders and national security advisers he would make a decision by

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Nerve Agent Attack Victim Yulia Skripal Leaves London Hospital: Reports

Yulia Skripal has been moved to a secure location following her discharge (Reuters)

London:  Yulia Skripal, who was poisoned with a nerve agent in the English city of Salisbury last month along with her Russian ex-spy father, has been discharged from hospital, the BBC and Sky news reported Tuesday.

The BBC said the

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-I Know We Can Do Better-: Mark Zuckerberg's Many Facebook Apologies

Mark Zuckerberg has apologised multiple times in the past over Facebook privacy breach

Facebook Inc has often angered users by its handling of personal information. Almost as often, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has apologized.

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Earthquake Of 4.7 Magnitude Hits Central Italy, Minor Damages Reported

The epicentre was in the Italian town of Muccia

Rome:  An earthquake measuring 4.7 magnitude on Tuesday hit an area of central Italy that was devastated by a major quake in 2016, officials said.

Early reports said the Tuesday quake caused some minor damage but no serious injuries.

The epicentre was in the town of Muccia in

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China Has No Geo-Political Calculations: Xi Jinping On Silk Road Project

Chinese President Xi Jinping has defended the Belt and Road Initiative despite India raising concerns

Beijing:  Chinese President Xi Jinping today defended his ambitious multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative or BRI, claiming China has no "geo-political calculations" and that the project will benefit the world.

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