BEIJING – In retaliation for the Trump administration’s order to close the Chinese consulate in Houston, China announced on Friday that it had ordered the United States to close its consulate in the city of Chengdu, in southwest China. The eye-for-eye consulate closings were another twist in the deteriorating relations …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Donald Trump has once again bragged about his performance on a primary test designed to detect early signs of dementia, this time demonstrating one of the easiest tasks during …
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Weird, the studio behind Sea of thieves and Banjo-Kazooie, showed a longer look at his next project Everwild during Thursday’s Xbox game show. The latest trailer included more of its bizarre and beautiful world, but this is a cinematic trailer, so much of what gamers will be able to do …
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“Bill & Ted Face the Music” has changed its release plans and will instead debut in premium video on demand and in selected movie theaters on September 1 as coronavirus cases increase across the country. The announcement comes after the news that Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” has been removed from the …
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WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday approved a $ 740 billion defense spending bill that includes a provision to remove the name of Confederate leaders from military bases, establishing a confrontation with President Trump, who opposes the measure. The Republican-controlled chamber overwhelmingly passed the legislation with a vote of 81 …
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