Lessons for Russia as China builds navy to rival US by 2049: Moscow think tank
China is seeking global leadership in key defence and military technologies amid fierce rivalry with the West - and Russia should learn from it, a Russian think tank has said. "By 2049, we can expect ...
Africa braces as Trump's WHO withdrawal, aid freeze set to 'gut global public health'
African countries are set to lose key financing for life-saving healthcare programmes after President Donald Trump ordered a ...
Year of the Snake: ANZ expects Hong Kong's economy to benefit from capital flow, rate cut
Beijing's recent measures will lead to more capital flows into Hong Kong equities, becoming a key driver of the city's growth in the Year of the Snake, according to the regional chief economist at ANZ ...
Will new Harry Potter park spell success for Shanghai as it tries to enchant tourists?
Talks with Warner Bros could see a 40-year-old theme park in Shanghai converted into an immersive experience for fans of the 'wizarding world' Shanghai is poised to up its game in the battle for ...
As China’s rural healthcare loses out to cities, villagers, many elderly, are suffering
With doctors and medical students avoiding China's rural hospitals because of low pay, villagers don't receive adequate ...
Imports boost US goods trade deficit to record high as tariffs loom
The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened to a record high in December, likely as businesses front-loaded imports of industrial ...
What To Expect From Thursday's Report On The GDP
The U.S. economy slowed but continued to grow at a healthy rate in the fourth quarter, if forecasters are correct.
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Greece Tightens Laws on Domestic Violence (but Not Enough, Critics Say)
By Niki Kitsantonis Reporting from Athens Greece on Friday toughened penalties for domestic violence in an effort to address a surge in reported cases, though critics said the new legislation did ...
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Financial Differences Between Marriage And Domestic Partnerships
She wants to take the next step in their relationship but worries about all the legal and financial ramifications that come with marriage, so we discussed the possibility of a domestic partnership.
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Getting a plum government gig in Russia is a lot easier if you’ve served in the Kremlin’s presidential bodyguard agency, the Federal Protection Service (bonus points if you’ve saved Vladimir ...