LONDON (Reuters) – The abrupt closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston marks the latest incident in a rapidly escalating conflict between China and the United States. FILE PHOTO: The flags of China, the United States, and the Chinese Communist Party are displayed at a flag stand at the Yiwu …
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“The strategic balance against China is increasing dramatically in the Indo-Pacific region,” said Professor Rory Medcalf, director of the College of National Security at the National University of Australia and author of the newly released Indo-Pacific Empire, which describes the power fight between China and the United States. “The symbolism …
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Prince Philippe of Great Britain, flanked by Assistant Colonel Commander, Major General Tom Copinger-Symes inspects the bugles during the transfer of Colonel-in-Chief of Rifles at Windsor Castle in Britain on July 22, 2020. Adrian Dennis / Pool via REUTERS WINDSOR, England (Reuters) – Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen …
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LONDON / SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The euro traded to an 18-month high on Wednesday as financial markets continued to bask in the glow of the EU funds recovery agreement, while a boom in precious metals led to recent gains in the silver at 20% and gold at a maximum of …
Read More »Student files first climate change lawsuit against Australian government
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