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Mon, September 25, 2023 | 01:06

China's 'batwoman' scientist warns another coronavirus outbreak is 'highly likely'

China's 'batwoman' scientist warns another coronavirus outbreak is 'highly likely'

One of China's best-known virologists Shi Zhengli, also known as "batwoman," has warned that it is "highly likely" another coronavirus will appear in future.

2023-09-24 14:40

Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers, but they also face risks

Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers, but they also face risks

Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers on Friday, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits.

World | 2023-09-24 12:35

In letter to Xi, N. Korean leader highlights close bilateral ties with Beijing

In letter to Xi, N. Korean leader highlights close bilateral ties with Beijing

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping, reaffirming his commitment to advancing "close cooperation" with Beijing in line with the "requirements of the new era," state media reported Sunday.

World | 2023-09-24 10:34

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage

This probably wasn't how President Joe Biden envisioned his big foreign policy week ending.

World | 2023-09-24 10:27

Russia's Lavrov doesn't reject UN bid to revive Black Sea deal, but says unrealistic

Russia's Lavrov doesn't reject UN bid to revive Black Sea deal, but says unrealistic

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday portrayed the United States and Europe as "looking down" on the rest of the world amid a battle to win over developing countries, and said that while Moscow does not reject U.N. efforts to revive a Black Sea grain deal, a recent proposal was unrealistic.

World | 2023-09-24 09:55

Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment

Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment

Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey announced on Saturday that he will run against Sen. Robert Menendez in the state’s Democratic primary for Senate next year, saying he feels compelled to run against the three-term senator after he and his wife were indicted on sweeping corruption charges.

World | 2023-09-24 09:55

EU does not want to decouple from China but must protect itself: EU trade chief

EU does not want to decouple from China but must protect itself: EU trade chief

The European Union has no intention of decoupling from China but needs to protect itself when its openness is abused, the bloc's Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said, as both sides look to cool rising tensions over geopolitics and trade.

World | 2023-09-23 17:39

Historic NASA asteroid mission set for perilous return

Historic NASA asteroid mission set for perilous return

NASA's first mission to retrieve an asteroid sample and return it to U.S. soil is expected to reach a perilous finale, Sunday, with a descent into the Utah desert. Scientists hope the material -- possibly the most ever retrieved by such a mission -- will provide humanity with a better understanding on the formation of our solar system and how Earth became habitable.

World | 2023-09-23 12:53

Leaders of Syria and China announce strategic partnership as part of Asian Games diplomacy

Leaders of Syria and China announce strategic partnership as part of Asian Games diplomacy

China and Syria announced the formation of a strategic partnership on Friday as Chinese leader Xi Jinping kicked off a series of diplomatic meetings ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.

World | 2023-09-22 21:07

US finalizes rules to prevent China from benefiting from $52 bil. in chips funding

US finalizes rules to prevent China from benefiting from $52 bil. in chips funding

The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday is issuing final rules to prevent semiconductor manufacturing subsidies from being used by China and other countries deemed to pose American national security concerns.

World | 2023-09-22 20:45

US finalizes national security 'guardrails' for CHIPS funding

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