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Superfans of the sci-fi series are rare in the increasingly important Chinese market

'Star Wars' Struggles In A Country Far, Far Away: China

'Star Wars' struggles in a country far, far away: China

Challenged By China And Russia, US Builds Force For Future Space Wars

US President Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with Air Force General Jay Raymond, who will lead the newly established Space Force, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on December 20, 2019

Challenged by China and Russia, US builds force for future space wars

ICC To Probe 'War Crimes' In Palestinian Territories

The ICC's preliminary probe has looked into the 2014 Gaza war and violence on the Israeli-Gaza border in 2018

ICC to probe 'war crimes' in Palestinian territories

Community police patrol in the Mexican indigenous town of Cheran, which is practically an independent state won back by locals from illegal loggers and drug cartels

A Mexican Indigenous Town's Environmental Revolt

A Mexican indigenous town's environmental revolt

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Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro (R) says that US President Donald Trump has agreed to scrap tariffs he intended to impose on Brazilian steel and aluminum

Bolsonaro Says US Scrapping Tariffs On Brazilian Steel, Aluminum

Bolsonaro says US scrapping tariffs on Brazilian steel, aluminum

Displaced Syrians, who fled their homes in the border town of Ras al-Ain, receive humanitarian aid on October 12, 2019, in the town of Tal Tamr -- a UN resolution that would have extended aid for a year has been vetoed

Russia, China Veto UN Extending Syria Cross-border Aid

Russia, China veto UN extending Syria cross-border aid

With the China-US trade deal agreed, investors are taking their foot off the pedal leading into the Christmas break

Wall Street Stocks Notch Fresh Records As Dollar Gains

Wall Street stocks notch fresh records as dollar gains

Facebook said the owners of suspended accounts posting pro-Trump messages were disguising their identities and using automated systems in an effort to make their posts go viral

Facebook Blocks Group Spreading Pro-Trump Posts From Fake Accounts

Facebook blocks group spreading pro-Trump posts from fake accounts

The reputational stakes of the crewless mission are high for Boeing, emboiled in a safety crisis over its 737 MAX jet

Beleaguered Boeing's Starliner Returns Early From Failed Mission

Beleaguered Boeing's Starliner returns early from failed mission

US President Donald Trump (R) said he and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping discussed North Korea and Hong Kong

Trump Touts 'Very Good' Xi Phone Call

Trump touts 'very good' Xi phone call

Smoke billows from a building following a reported bombardment by pro-Syrian government forces in the town of Maaret al-Numan in Syria's Idlib province, the country's last major opposition bastion, on December 20, 2019

Tens Of Thousands Of Civilians Flee Renewed Syria Violence

Tens of thousands of civilians flee renewed Syria violence

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (R) and his son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, are pictured in November 2019

Brazil's Bolsonaro Slams Corruption Probe Into Son

Brazil's Bolsonaro slams corruption probe into son

The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is one of several Russia is developing to Europe

Russia And Ukraine Reach Gas Transit Deal

Russia and Ukraine reach gas transit deal

With such a large majority in parliament Johnson has the freedom and power to shape Britain's future

Johnson's Brexit Deal Secures First Win In New Parliament

Johnson's Brexit deal secures first win in new parliament

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Hassan Diab replaces outgoing premier Saad Hariri amid nationwide anti-government protests and the worst economic crisis since Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war

Lebanon PM-designate Vows Expert Govt But Faces Protests

Lebanon PM-designate vows expert govt but faces protests

On November 12 the intense "acqua alta," or high waters, peaked at 1.87 metres (six feet)

Tourism Ebbs In Flood-hit Venice With Hotel Bookings Down 45%

Tourism ebbs in flood-hit Venice with hotel bookings down 45%

Syrians carrying their belongings have been fleeing the southern Idlib region toward the north amid heavy bombardment

Tens Of Thousands Of Civilians Flee Air Strikes On Syria Jihadist Bastion: UN

Tens of thousands of civilians flee air strikes on Syria jihadist bastion: UN

Trying to catch one of the few trains running

France Braces For Holiday Travel Chaos Amid Pensions Strike

France braces for holiday travel chaos amid pensions strike

A General Electric-Safran aviation joint-venture reportedly plans to manufacture more engines for Airbus planes amid the travails of the Boeing 737 MAX

GE-Safran Venture To Buid More Airbus Engines: Report

GE-Safran venture to buid more Airbus engines: report

Supporters wave banners outside the London court where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was testifying about how he was spied on inside the Ecuadoran embassy

WikiLeaks' Assange Testifies In Embassy Spying Case

WikiLeaks' Assange testifies in embassy spying case

Pope Francis handed the UN chief a copy of a document hailed as a milestone in the dialogue between Christians and Muslims

The Pope And UN Chief Call For Religious And Environmental Tolerance

The Pope and UN chief call for religious and environmental tolerance

Smoke billows from a building following a reported bombardment by pro-government forces in Syria's Idlib province on December 20, 2019

UN Envoy Gloomy On Syria's Constitution Talks

UN envoy gloomy on Syria's constitution talks

The soft-spoken, Indian-born Sundar Pichai faces a host of challenges at one of the world's most valuable companies, which has been besieged by activists and political leaders

New Alphabet Chief Pichai Sees Big Pay Boost

New Alphabet chief Pichai sees big pay boost

United Airlines now does not expect its MAX aircraft to fly again before June 4, three months later than the prior estimated date

United Again Delays Return Of Boeing's 737 MAX

United again delays return of Boeing's 737 MAX

The Swiss government has warned its F/A-18s will reach the end of their lifespan in 2030

Battle Around Swiss Fighter Jet Purchase Plans Heats Up

Battle around Swiss fighter jet purchase plans heats up

Protesters have taken to the streets over the judicial reforms

Poland Approves Bill Aimed At Punishing Judges

Poland approves bill aimed at punishing judges

Miramax co-founder Harvey Weinstein and Director Quentin Tarantino at the September 2003 premier of "Kill Bill Volume 1," one of the movies in the Miramax catalagoue covered by a $375 million deal between ViacomCBS and Qatar's Bein Group

ViacomCBS To Purchase Stake In Miramax From Bein For $375 Mn

ViacomCBS to purchase stake in Miramax from Bein for $375 mn

India has been shaken by widespread protests against a citizenship law seen as anti-Muslim

India Death Toll Rises In Clashes Over Citizenship Law

India death toll rises in clashes over citizenship law

US Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley (R) says the United States is prepared for "whatever" from North Korea amid concerns Pyongyang, frustrated over the lack of sanctions relief, could take provocative actions in the coming days.

US 'Prepared For Whatever' From NKorea: Top Pentagon General

US 'prepared for whatever' from NKorea: top Pentagon general

Protests began on November 15 following a surprise hike in fuel prices

UN Experts Slam Reported 'Torture' Of Detained Iran Protesters

UN experts slam reported 'torture' of detained Iran protesters

Bailey was a BoE deputy between 2013 and 2016

Britain Names New Central Banker For Post-Brexit Era

Britain names new central banker for post-Brexit era

The attack took place outside the security service headquarters on Lubyanka Square close to a busy shopping area in the heart of the Russian capital

Russia Identifies Gunman In Moscow Shootoout

Russia identifies gunman in Moscow shootoout

US Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams (right) and Charge d'Affaires for Venezuela James Story speak at the State Department

US Accuses Venezuela Of Bribes To Rig Opposition Vote

US accuses Venezuela of bribes to rig opposition vote

The target of two hungry bidders

Just Eat Confirms Taste For Takeaway.com Bid

Just Eat confirms taste for Takeaway.com bid

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