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Trump's plan to create nationalistic sentiment but it backfired

01:06 Washington and Tehran are ramping up their bellicose rhetoric. From Iran, leaders vow revenge for the assassination of their top general Qasem Soleimani. Meanwhile, President Tru

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NBA Jan. 7 highlights: Rose, Paul and Anthony evoke nostalgia

NBA games on Tuesday belonged to the veterans and their fans after Derricks Rose, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony made incredible contributions to helping their teams win. Detroit Pistons 115-113 Clev

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What is Iran's real intention in withdrawing from the nuclear deal?

Editor's Note: Dr. Wang Jin is a research fellow with Charhar Institute and an associate professor from Northwest University, both in China. The article reflects the author's opinions, and not nec

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Cyber security breaches hit unprecedented highs in UK defence industry

An unprecedented number of security incidents were reported to the Ministry of Defence during the last 12 months.

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EU unveils new rules against online tricksters

The European Union announced new consumer protection rules for the digital economy to rein on what it said rogue traders and online tricksters.Companies operating in the EU could face heavy penalties

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India advises citizens to avoid traveling to Iraq

The Indian government on Wednesday issued an advisory to its citizens against traveling to Iraq in the wake of escalated tensions between the Iranian government and th

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Tibet's GDP grows 9% in 2019

The gross domestic product (GDP) in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region grew about nine percent in 2019.Tibet's GDP was estimated at more than 160 billion yuan (around 23 billion U.S. dollar

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Iraqi forces say no casualties reported in Iranian missile strike

The Iraqi military said Wednesday that no casualties were reported in the missile attacks earlier in the day against military bases housing U.S. troops. According to a

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Horseshoe crab: A living fossil with life-saving blood

The oldest horseshoe crab fossil is 445 million years old. Horseshoe crabs are older than dinosaurs and known as living fossils. An asteroid impact did not kill them, but they could become extinct be

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China loosens its RRR to boost growth

01:20 The People's Bank of China has announced a 0.5-percent cut on the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for all banks. It took effect on January 6, and should free up around 800 billio

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UK's Johnson to tell EU chief: No extension to trade deal talks

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves as he leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, December 16, 2019. /Reuters Photo UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell European Commission

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Puerto Rico declares emergency after strongest earthquake in 102 years

A Puerto Rican flag hangs within the rubble after an earthquake struck Guanica, January 7, 2020. /AP Photo Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez declared a state of emergency and activated the Na

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NASA finds Earth-sized planet that might be habitable

NASA's planet hunter satellite TESS has discovered an Earth-sized world within the habitable range of its star, which could allow the presence of liquid water.Another first for the Transiting Exop

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E.U. warns against foreign interference in Libya

The E.U. statement comes a day after forces loyal to renegade general Khalifa Haftar said they had taken control of large parts of the coastal city of Sirte. Foreign Ministers from the U.K., F

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France, US: 2 week deadline to resolve dispute over digital tax

French Minister Bruno Le Maire said France is increasing efforts to find a compromise with the US over the digital tax dispute (Credit: AFP) France and the United States have given themselves

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Missile attack on US base in Iraq is revenge for Soleimani

Heavy missile attacks were carried out by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on the Ain al-Assad air base in Iraq that hosts both Iraqi and US soldiers on Tuesday n

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McDavid helps Oilers cool off Maple Leafs, 6-4

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (L) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with defensemen Adam Larsson (C) and Oscar Klefbom (R) during third-period NHL hockey game action in