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China vows retaliation for latest U.S. tariff threat
For now, the USTR continues to work on the process of finalizing an additional $16 billion in goods to face 25 percent tariffs to bring the total up to $50 billion. China on Thursday said foreign firms operating in China would suffer in a trade war, urging USA companies to lobby their government to protect their interests, and said no talks to end the impasse were now under way. [Full Article...]
Thailand cave rescue to be turned into Hollywood movie
The Wild Boars players are now recovering at a hospital in Chiang Rai. While most users did not state why they picked on Scarlett Johannson, the reason behind it is likely due to her controversial lead role in 2017 film The Ghost in The Shell, which is based on the Japenese Manga of the same name. [Full Article...]
Nevada to execute inmate with fentanyl in U.S
A drug company is trying to block Nevada from using one of its drugs to execute a condemned killer on Wednesday, saying the state obtained the drug illegitimately. "In furtherance of this effort, Alvogen does not accept direct orders from prison systems or departments of correction". Midazolam will be used as a sedative and to stop the inmate from breathing. [Full Article...]
South Korea suspends drills as ‘tremendous’ United States war exercise costs revealed
The United States' annual August military drills with South Korea canceled last month by order of President Donald Trump as his administration negotiates a halt to North Korea's nuclear program would have cost the Pentagon about $14 million, according to defense officials. [Full Article...]
Who is Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s Nominee to the Supreme Court?
While the two issues are closely linked, the change aligns with polling that shows healthcare is a major concern for swing-state voters ahead of November's congressional elections, with abortion rights more divisive. At the announcement, Kavanaugh stood with his wife and two daughters and said he was "humbled" by the nomination. Leahy was referring to Kavanaugh's assertion , in a 2009 article... [Full Article...]
Thailand cave rescue will be turned into a Hollywood movie
Thongchai said one member of the final group of four boys and the coach who arrived at the hospital on Tuesday evening had a slight lung infection. Before their discovery, they survived by drinking water dripping into their cramped refuge. The search started immediately but rising waters made the effort hard. [Full Article...]
Trump stokes tensions with United States allies ahead of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit
They talk about how they are going to increase it [Nato spending] a tiny bit by 2030. The US president, who has said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week "may be the easiest" part of his European tour, kicked off the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting with a blistering attack on Germany , calling it a "captive" of Moscow because of its gas links. [Full Article...]
Croatia stun England in extra time to book first-ever final berth
They prevailed in penalty shootouts following 120 minutes against Denmark in the round of 16 and Russian Federation in the quarterfinals. However, Liverpool centre back Lovren does not think that will be a factor. "Probably nobody would go to work!" The Daily Mail reports the head of water regulator Ofwat said the days of people using tap water for gardening and washing the vehicle will on... [Full Article...]