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USA senator wants intelligence sharing ban with countries that allow Huawei

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Iran army chief threatens more severe revenge on U.S. soon

The most senior figure in Iran's armed forces threatened Thursday that his country will soon seek even heavier revenge against the United States, following a re...

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Soaring pork prices push up Chinese food costs

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Uber changes fixed prices in response to new state law

Attributed only to " a new state law ", Uber in California will now display prices differently, allow users to pinpoint preferred drivers, and discontinue som...

Ring admits employees inappropriately accessed customer videos

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Greggs staff to get £300 bonus after 'phenomenal year'

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Gold prices plummet Rs 766 silver also tumbles Rs 1 148

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China says delegation set to sign trade agreement in US

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2019 tax filing season for individual filers begins January 27

The Internal Revenue Service announced this week the country's tax season will begin for individual tax returns starting January 27 for 2019 tax returns. But ...

PM Modi meets economists, experts at Niti Aayog

Modi is meeting economists at Niti Aayog on Thursday to be apprised directly about what ails the Indian economy and to find the solution from the industry and e...

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn of 'harsher revenge' after strikes on USA targets

Three missiles slammed into the base's runway, leaving large craters. He announced no military reprisals for the attack. Two of Iran's missiles struck the bas...

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Tokyo prosecutors fail to seize PC used by ex-Nissan chief Ghosn

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Reinsurers likely to review rates amid US / Iran fallout: S&P

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Millions strike in protest at Indian government policies

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Modi speaks to Trump: I want to continue working with you

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Reports From Iran: Missiles Being Fired At American Targets

EST attack. "All over the country", said a senior USA military source stationed in Iraq, reported Fox News' Jennifer Griffin . The U.S. blamed an Iran-backed ...

Oil hits US$70 as Iran, Trump trade threats

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Rolls Royce sells 5152 cars in 2019

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Govt Estimates FY20 GDP Growth At 5%

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Google warns of monopoly in case against Oracle

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Netgear Nighthawk M5 Mobile Router brings 5G to your workplace

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