The news comes on the heels of an increasing and largely unexpected push by Chinese authorities to rein in their biggest tech firms through regulatory action.
Donning a Santa Claus attire, Little Master Sachin Tendulkar on Friday extended Christmas greetings to his fans and loved ones.
"This takes Brexit off the front pages and returns the business of trade relations back to dull officialdom," one expert said.
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Surprising reservoirs of strength are contained in nature - things to puzzle over, delight in, marvel at and respect.
The head of state pointed out that a considerable amount of work had been done in the past three years, with many small populated localities undergoing noticeable renovations. However, this work should not end due to the end of the Year of Native Land campaign.
Wife of Nigerian media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Cynthia, recently revealed that she unfollowed someone because she refused to wear a face mask. Read more
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These ships will provide power projection and will be more affordable than trying to keep an aircraft carrier.
Key point: These battlecruisers help with many different capabilities that the Russian navy needs. Just as importantly, they would let Moscow defend itself and eventually retire its aging and very expensive single aircraft carrier.
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In continuation of efforts to rid the country of armed bandits and other criminal elements, Nigerian troops have intensified the tempo in their operations.
Earlier, Putin told his annual press conference that Erdogan is a person "who sticks to his word" despite the fact that their views "can differ on certain issues."
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Hope for a holiday miracle.
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Farmers have continued their protest at the borders of Delhi and in Punjab
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Premi passed away in the morning of December 24, leaving behind a rich legacy of rigorous work in empirical research and inclusive relationship at JNU
STORM Bella is set to slam Brits tomorrow, bringing severe winds and flooding – one day after the UK’s White Christmas. A total of five weather warnings are in place for Boxing Day, as the entirety of England and Wales are lashed with gales and torrential rain. Storm Bella is set to bash the south […]
“When people say it’s made them emotional and that they can really ‘feel it’ when watching the video that’s what it’s all about.”
Francis called on the leaders of nations, businesses and international organisations to ‘promote co-operation and not competition’.
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Spending the holidays in Beirut didn’t make much sense. Unless you were 27 — and you had lost your mind
No man of conscience would accept an award from the same man who pardoned the Blackwater war criminals who massacred civilians in Nisour Square in 2007.
