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December 20, 2017 6:37 AM

China and Russia criticise new US national security strategy

China and Russia have criticised the United States for its new national security strategy that labels both countries as competitors challenging American interests. China yesterday said the new strategy outlined by US President Donald Trump demonstrated a Cold War mentality. Hua Chunying, spokeswoman...

December 20, 2017 6:37 AM

At least 12 killed in Mexico bus crash

In Mexico, at least 12 people were killed after a bus carrying tourists overturned in the south-eastern part of the country, officials say. Another 18 people were injured in the crash between Mahahual and Cafetal in Quintana Roo state. The bus was taking 31 people, who were on a Royal Caribbean crui...

December 20, 2017 6:36 AM

Greek Parliament approves 2018 budget, government says last under bailout

Greece's Parliament has approved the 2018 budget. The government described it as the last under the country's multi-billion bailout. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told the chamber that this is the final bailout budget and the nation leave behind a period nobody will want to remember. He sa...

December 20, 2017 2:39 AM

Top polluter China unveils nationwide carbon market

China, the world's biggest polluter, unveiled plans today for a national carbon market likely to become the world's largest exchange for emissions credits. <br/><br/>Zhang Yong, vice chairman of China's National Development and Reform Commission said, the purpose of this p...

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