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Washington has been pressing allies to ban Huawei, one of the world’s largest tech firms, from next-generation 5G mobile data networks, saying it is a security risk. read more

In its January update to the World Economic Outlook, the IMF lowered global economic growth forecast in 2020 by a 0.1 percentage point to 3.3 percent, following a 2.9 percent growth the previous year, the lowest in a decade. read more

The figure is a jump of 70 cases from a government tally released Saturday and comes as Katsunobu Kato voiced worries that the rising infection count among the nation’s general population could mean the virus’s spread has entered a new phase. read more

The Trump administration’s justification for the killing came under close scrutiny since the claim of “imminent” threat to American forces and assets--including four embassies-- was not backed with evidence. read more

The U.S. embassy in Tokyo said in a letter to passengers that the aircraft would arrive in Japan on the evening of Feb. 16 and that it recommended “out of an abundance of caution” that U.S. citizens disembark and return home for further monitoring. read more

The annual gathering of world leaders, generals and diplomats to discuss security challenges has been dominated by fears of diminishing Western influence in the face of a more assertive China and Russia. read more

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Creating new jobs and boosting manufacturing is critical for Trump in his re-election bid later this year. U.S. factory activity rebounded in January but only after it contracted for five straight months. read more

United States officials told Wall Street Journal earlier this week that Huawei might use its equipment to covertly access telecoms networks. read more

Treatments for rare diseases are often not developed, because pharma companies aren’t able to recover research and development costs, and when treatments are developed, they are extremely expensive read more

The death toll in People’s Republic of China has exceeded to over 1,000 and now stands at 1,380. read more

Most of the deaths in the Chinese mainland has occurred in the central province of Hubei. read more

The 56-year-old’s appointment comes following the sacking of Dougie Brown as head coach, reports stated. read more

Before Siba embarks on a whirlwind tour of television appearances and celebrity photo shoots, as is customary for Westminster champions, Murray said she would get to enjoy plenty of her favorite treat: chicken. read more