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Beijing has tactics besides just tariffs to hurt the US in a trade war


NBCNews.com "China is not a country of laws, it's an authoritarian dictatorship," said one economist. "So from that opening point, China is potentially able to play much, much dirtier." by Martha C. White / Jun.19.2018 / 7:32 PM ET...

There's a 'special place in hell' for Trudeau after his G7 'stunt,' top WH Trade Adviser Peter Navarro says


Fox News There is a "special place in hell" for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau because of his decision to slam the U.S. in a post-G7 press conference, White House Director of Trade Policy Peter Navarro said on "Fox News Sunday." "There's a special place ...

Zimbabwe's president unhurt after 'cowardly' blast at rally


Reuters HARARE (Reuters) - President Emmerson Mnangagwa escaped injury in an explosion at a political rally on Saturday, and vowed the “cowardly act” would not derail Zimbabwe's first election since the ouster of former strongman Robert Mugabe. Mnangagwa... --

US Military Prepares to Receive Soldier's Remains from North Korea


New York Times SEOUL, South Korea — More than six decades after the end of the Korean War, the American military is preparing for the remains of some of its soldiers killed in the conflict to finally return home. On Saturday, the United States military in South ... ---

Ethiopia's New Leader Raises Hopes. Now Comes the Hard Part.


New York Times ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — They call themselves a book club. Usually they meet one Saturday a month, men and women mostly in their 20s and 30s, to discuss a literary classic. Today is unusual. Today, they have decided to discuss the story of their country. ---

Italy says 'arrogant' France could become main enemy on migration


Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - Italy on Saturday said “arrogant” France risked becoming its “No.1 enemy” on migration issues, a day before European leaders convene in Brussels for a hastily arranged meeting on the divisive topic. French President Emmanuel Macron...

As driving ban lifts, Saudi women in crosshairs of change


Washington Post RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Outside a sprawling mall in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, young single men and women walk through an open-air exhibit where Saudi women and traffic police explain the ins and outs of handling a car. Children take a lap around a... -

Turkey's Election: High Stakes for the Country, and Erdogan


New York Times For a decade and a half, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has increasingly governed as a strongman, first as prime minister and then, since 2014, as head of state. In that time, he has transformed the country into a diplomatic heavyweight in ... ---

Zimbabwe's President Survives Apparent Assassination Attempt


Wall Street Journal Zimbabwe's president dodged an apparent assassination attempt ahead of a historic election and a blast at a rally attended by Ethiopia's new leader killed one person, rattling politics in two African nations in the midst of major transitions. Video ... -

US prepares for North Korea's return of American war remains


NBCNews.com North Korea agreed to send home U.S. war remains during the June 12 summit between Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump. by Saphora Smith and Reuters / Jun.23.2018 / 10:21 AM ET / Updated 11:13 AM ET. Image: Repatriation service. ---