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China No Longer 'Climate Bad Boy,' Steps Up as Trump Quits Paris Deal

02/06/2017

Shanghai/Singapore 02 Jun 2017 Yahoo News/Reuters The U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord has bolstered China's stature and diplomatic power, and could help Beijing achieve longer-term ambitions to upgrade its economy and dominate lucrative new industries. China - the world's biggest source of climate-warming greenhouse gases - has been at the heart...

Philippines: Bizmen Shrug off Woes on Martial Law Declaration

02/06/2017

Manila 02 June 2017 (PNA) An official of a Philippine-based investment house remains optimistic on the domestic economy amid the martial law declaration in Mindanao and some peace-and-order-related incidents. BDO Capital & Investment Corp. (BDO Capital) president Eduardo V. Francisco said he does not have any qualms on the ongoing martial rule in southern Philippines...

Donald Trump Delays Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem, ' Gives Peace A Chance' - Says Palestinians

01/06/2017

AlJazeera Network 1st June 2017 US President Donald Trump has signed a waiver to delay relocating the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, the White House says. The decision avoids a controversial step that would have complicated his efforts to restart long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian talks. "[Trump] has repeatedly stated his intention to move...

Qatar Airways Continues Traditional Iftar Meal Boxes On Board Selected Flights

31/05/2017

Doha Qatar 30 May 2017 Passengers flying on board Qatar Airways who are fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan will be offered a delicious Iftar meal box infused with a traditional Middle Eastern twist to break their fast. Qatar Airways’ Iftar boxes will feature a creatively-designed Ramadan Kareem logo extending best wishes to all...

Over 80 Killed and 300 Injured in Kabul Blast, Taliban Denied Involvement

31/05/2017

Kabul AlJazeera Network 31 May 2017 A powerful truck bomb blast on Wednesday killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 300 in Kabul, according to Afghan officials. The explosion, one of the deadliest in the Afghan capital, came at the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It took place in one...

'The violent attacks in Portland on Friday are unacceptable' US President Trump

30/05/2017

Yahoo News The Independent 29 May 2017 President Donald Trump has released his first official statement on the attack in Portland, Oregon, more than 48 hours after the two victims died. "The violent attacks in Portland on Friday are unacceptable," Mr Trump tweeted. "The victims were standing up to hate and intolerance. Our prayers are...

' Qatar Chair at Peking University Will Help in Creating Better Understanding Towards Qatar & Region

30/05/2017

As part of the activities of the State of Qatar Chair in Middle Eastern Studies at Peking University (PKU), established in 2014 during state visit of Emir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to China, Qatar University (QU) recently hosted a lecture entitled “China Foreign Policy and the GCC”. First in...

'One Country, Two Systems' - China Commemorates 20th Anniversary of HKSAR Basic Law

27/05/2017

Beijing 27 May 2017 (Xinhua) China held a high-ranking symposium Saturday morning to commemorate the 20th anniversary of implementing the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Addressing the symposium, which was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, top legislator Zhang Dejiang called for comprehensive and precise implementation...

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