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Investors are taking a breather after recent gains but there are expectations of further advances as the global outlook improves

Stocks Retreat As Investors Cash In On Rally

Stocks retreat as investors cash in on rally

China Virus Spreads To New Cities, More Cases Of Pneumonia Confirmed

Hundreds of millions of Chinese people head to their hometowns for Lunar New Year but many travellers seemed unfazed by the mystery virus

Chinese officials confirmed a third death and the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said the number of patients with pneumonia has grown from 62 to 136.

Huawei Exec Goes To Canada Court To Fight US Extradition

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, whom the US has accused of fraud, exits her vehicle at her home after her court appearance on January 17, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada

Huawei exec goes to Canada court to fight US extradition

China environmentalists created a 68-metre long whale formed by plastic waste collected from the ocean in June 2019 to draw attention to the problem

China Moves On Takeout Containers In Bid To Reduce Plastic Waste

China moves on takeout containers in bid to reduce plastic waste

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World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and executive chairman Klaus Schwab organised the event in 1971 as a "European management symposium"

At 50, Davos Matures Beyond Corporate 'Speed Dating'

At 50, Davos matures beyond corporate 'speed dating'

US President Donald Trump, shown taking the stage at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, has repeatedly touted the trade pact with China as a win for American farmers, who were hit hard by the tariff war

Trump Hails China Trade Deal As 'Much Better' Than Expected

Trump hails China trade deal as 'much better' than expected

US President Donald Trump, shown taking the stage at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, has repeatedly touted the trade pact with China as a win for American farmers, who were hit hard by the tariff war

Trump Approval Rating Among Farmers Hits Record-High, 83% Approve Of President’s Performance

American farmers stick with Trump despite lost sales, bankruptcies and suicides besetting their industry.

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US - China Trade War: Chinese Official Promises Increased Purchases Of American Goods Based On Market Needs

The Chinese government is saying it will begin fulfilling its promises in the "Phase 1" deal signed earlier this week.

US President Donald Trump hopes the Senate will follow his script and clear him of impeachment charges

Trump Approval Ratings: How Do Americans Feel About President As Senate Impeachment Trial Begins?

The Senate trial will determine whether Trump will be removed from office, and could impact how Americans view the President.

No human-to-human transmission has been confirmed so far, but Wuhan's health commission has previously said the possibility 'cannot be excluded'

China Reports 17 New Cases Of Mystery Virus

China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus

Two projects under development off the coast of Britain will compete for the title of largest offshore wind turbine field in the world

UK Looks To Offshore Wind For Green Energy Transition

UK looks to offshore wind for green energy transition

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (pictured January 14, 2020) said he was ready to hold talks with the US to negotiate an end to crippling sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump

Maduro Says Still In Control, Open To Talks With US: Report

Maduro says still in control, open to talks with US: report

A scatalogical translation error in the name of Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) most notably appeared on the official Facebook page of Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi (R)

IT Happens: Facebook Sorry For Xi Jinping's Name Gaffe

IT happens: Facebook sorry for Xi Jinping's name gaffe

London is under intense US pressure to prevent Huawei from playing a role in building Britain's 5G telecoms network

Huawei News: Germany Says Participation Of Chinese Telecom Giant Necessary For 5G Rollout

Germany is still divided on the Huawei 5G issue.

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Trump Trade Deals Good Or Bad For Wisconsin Farmers? Key Swing State Can Tip The Scales To Democrats In 2020

It's unclear whether the "Phase 1" trade deal and USMCA will help Wisconsin, a crucial state for Trump's reelection campaign.

Chinese Presdient Xi Jinping called the visit a 'historical moment' for relations between the two neighbours

China's Xi Stands With Myanmar Despite Rohingya Genocide Accusations

China's Xi stands with Myanmar despite Rohingya genocide accusations

Chinese Presdient Xi Jinping called the visit a 'historical moment' for relations between the two neighbours

China And Myanmar 'Stand Together' Despite Rohingya Backlash

China and Myanmar 'stand together' despite Rohingya backlash

The outbreak centred around a seafood market in the central city of Wuhan

Experts Warn Over Scale Of China Virus As US Airports Start Screening

Experts warn over scale of China virus as US airports start screening

spicy food and longevity

New Study Reveals Foods Linked To Longer Life Expectancy

Longevity can be achieved by observing a healthy and balanced diet. Some foods and drinks, though, can cause particular diseases to develop, while others promote good health. Which of these can improve lifespan?

The outbreak is centred around the central city of Wuhan

'Hundreds' Likely Affected By Chinese Virus: Researchers

'Hundreds' likely affected by Chinese virus: researchers

China's economy grew last year at its weakest pace since 1990, though signs that the slowdown is stabilising cheered investors

Global Equities Gain On Trade Deal, Chinese Data

Global equities gain on trade deal, Chinese data

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Friday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Rise, Set New Highs, On Good Economic Data In China, US

U.S. stocks rose on Friday after China reported that GDP grew by 6.1% last year

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (R) was sworn in for a second five-year term at parliament in Jakarta on October 20, 2019

Softbank Offers Up To $40 Billion To Help Indonesia Build New Capital City In Borneo

The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in the city of Wuhan is thought to be ground zero for the mystery virus that has now claimed two lives

US Begins Airport Screenings As SARS-linked Virus Kills 2 In China

US begins airport screenings as SARS-linked virus kills 2 in China

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said access to the financial services sector can help address income inequality

US, China Have Long Way To Go To Resolve Trade Friction: IMF Chief

US, China have long way to go to resolve trade friction: IMF chief

Pork prices have jumped 50 percent over the past year in China and the UN says almost five million pigs have died or been culled in Asia because of swine fever

Dutch Agriculture Exports Surged To Record Highs Last Year

Holland’s agricultural exports, including flowers, meat and dairy, set a new record last year.

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