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World - 2020-09-15

WTO finds US tariffs on China breach trading rules

A three-person panel ruled that Washington had not shown why the tariffs, imposed after an investigation into forced transfer of technology and intellectual property. It also found that the United States had not adequately explained the choice of products hit by the tariffs.

Updated 15 Sep, 2020 09:13pm

USA

US will prevent Iran from getting Chinese, Russian arms: Pompeo

It also wants to extend the UN arms embargo on the country expiring on October 18.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 08:28pm

Breaking longtime taboo, UAE and Bahrain to sign deals with Israel at White House

The deals make them the third and fourth Arab states to take such steps to normalize ties since Israel signed peace treaties with Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.
The back-to-back agreements, which have drawn bitter condemnation from the Palestinians,

Published 15 Sep, 2020 08:27pm

WTO faults US over Trump's China tariffs

The tariffs imposed in 2018 marked the beginning of the trade war between the world's two largest economies.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 08:27pm

Europe

Denmark introduces new restrictions as virus cases surge

The new restrictions will remain in force until at least October 1.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 08:25pm

Africa

Virus may have infected nearly a fifth of S.Africans

Case numbers in South Africa have fallen from 10,000-15,000 a day in July to just under 2,000 in recent days.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 08:23pm

Exchange

EU to allow coveted euro clearing to stay in London until June 2022

Clearing is a critical foundation for financial markets, ensuring that trillions of pounds in swap trades are safely completed.
Brexit has already prompted banks to shift hundreds of jobs to their EU hubs.

Updated 15 Sep, 2020 08:14pm

Currency

US import prices beat expectations as inflation warms up

Import prices increase 0.9% in August.
Import prices fall 1.4% on year-on-year basis.
Core import prices rise 0.7%; up 0.9% year-on-year.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 07:40pm

Middle East

UAE official says Israel accord should dispel doubts over F-35 sale

The agreement, known as the Abraham Accord, should dispel "any grain of doubt" on why the Gulf state should get stealth F-35 fighter jets from the United States.
The UAE seeks like any country that takes its military seriously, to modernize its military, always, so our request for the F35 and other systems pre-dates this agreement.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 07:32pm

Sally rumbles toward US Gulf Coast, historic flooding possible

The second strong storm in less than a month to threaten the region, Sally's winds decreased to 85 miles per hour (140 kph).
Nearly 11,000 homes are at risk of storm surge in the larger coastal cities in Alabama and Mississippi.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 07:18pm

Canada to unveil retaliatory tariffs on US goods: PM Trudeau

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will make the formal announcement.
Ottawa said last month it would impose sanctions on C$3.6 billion ($2.7 billion) worth of US aluminum and products containing aluminum.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 07:17pm

Africa

Sudan's Bashir trial adjourned to September 22

In December, Bashir was convicted of corruption and sentenced to two years in a correctional centre.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 07:13pm

Europe

EU-Turkey ties at 'watershed' warns top diplomat

The head of European diplomacy pleaded for more dialogue with Ankara, even though he acknowledged that "the situation has worsened".

Published 15 Sep, 2020 07:00pm

Middle East

Iran warns US against 'strategic mistake' after Trump threat

Relations between Washington and Tehran have been tense ever since the Islamic revolution of 1979.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 06:45pm

Middle East

Netanyahu will not talk to Palestinians: opposition chief

A former finance minister under Netanyahu, Lapid stood firm in opposition to Netanyahu following March elections.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 06:22pm

Middle East

Three Western targets in Iraq attacked in 24 hours: sources

Overnight, two Katyusha rockets targeted the US embassy, also in the Green Zone, the same security official said.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 06:19pm

Africa

West Africa leaders press Mali junta over transition

The 15-nation bloc gave the new military rulers until Tuesday to name a civilian president and prime minister.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 06:17pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia rebuked at UN over abuses, Khashoggi

The Saudi journalist was lured into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018 to handle marriage paperwork.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 06:15pm

South Asia

India says it has doubled budget for roads and bridges on China border

Indian and Chinese troops locked in face-off at border.
Both sides have developed roads near undemarcated border.
Scale of deployment of troops more than in past – minister.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 06:12pm

Europe

Germany to take in 1,500 refugees from Greek islands

Greece was rushing to set up temporary shelter, while locals were preparing to stage an anti-migrant protest.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 06:02pm

Bipartisan US lawmakers to unveil $1.5trn COVID-19 aid bill

The Problem Solvers Caucus, which includes members of both parties in the House of Representatives.
This is just a framework to hopefully get the negotiators back to the table.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 05:58pm

Europe

Navalny says 'amazing' to breathe unaided, eyes Russia return

The Kremlin said Tuesday that any improvement in Navalny's condition will make everyone glad’.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 05:57pm

Europe

UK government hits back over virus test concerns

More than 3,000 new cases were recorded on three consecutive days over the weekend.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 05:52pm

Europe

Hundreds of Hasidic Jews held up at Ukraine border over coronavirus

Kiev has banned foreigners from entering the country until late September.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 05:50pm

Europe

Greek PM says EU must show 'tangible solidarity' on migrants, Turkey

A fire destroyed Greece's biggest refugee camp last week on the island of Lesbos, leaving around 12,000 people homeless.
It's time for Europe's support to pass from words into actions, to be expressed in tangible solidarity.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 05:45pm

UK facing one million job cuts in 2020 due to virus

LONDON: Coronavirus could potentially cost one million jobs in Britain this year, with most losses anticipated ...

Updated 15 Sep, 2020 03:41am

Johnson say EU seeking UK break up as MPs vote on Brexit bill

LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused the European Union on Monday of threatening to break up the United...