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China Begins Probe On Jack Ma’s Ant Group

After China’s top market watchdog began investigation last week into alleged anti-competition practices by ecommerce giant Alibaba, media reported on Monday that the country has now laid out ‘rectification plan for the

December 29, 2020

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Iraq Is At Crossroads: Al-Kadhimi

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said on Monday that Iraq was at a cross roads during a meeting with his ministers, according to Arab News Kadhimi – who claimed he did not belong

December 28, 2020

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WHO Urges Nations To Ramp Up Healthcare Investments

The first ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was called by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for, and partnership against epidemics…reports Asian Lite

December 27, 2020

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Global COVID19 Cases Touch 80 Million

In yet another grim milestone, the overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 80 million mark, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.75 million, according to the Johns

December 27, 2020

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Brazil creates record high new jobs

In November, the Brazilian economy actually created 1,532,189 formal jobs, but reported 1,117,633 layoffs…reports Asian Lite News Brazil created 414,556 formal jobs in November, marking five consecutive months of growth and a

December 24, 2020

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China To Probe Alibaba On Unfair Practices

“The State Administration of Market Supervision, based on reports, filed investigations into Alibaba Group Holdings Co., Ltd. for suspected monopolistic conduct such as ‘choose one out of two,'” the Chinese market watchdog

December 24, 2020

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US sanctions: Russian FM warns retaliation

The response from Moscow will not only be symmetrical, but will also take steps considering every aspect of Russian-US relations, said Lavrov…reports Asian Lite News Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that

December 24, 2020

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Portugal Reports Three New Variants Of Coronavirus

Three new variants of the novel coronavirus were detected in Portugal amidst the ongoing second wave of the pandemic in the country, a top health official has confirmed. “We now verify, in

December 24, 2020

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No difficulties for Russia under Biden admin: Putin

“With regard to the statement that the leadership in the United States is changing and it will be more difficult for us, I don’t think this will be the case. Things will

December 24, 2020

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Samsung To Retain Global TV Sales Lead: Report

Samsung Electronics is expected to remain the world’s leading TV vendor for the fifteenth straight year in 2020 on brisk demand caused by Covid-19 pandemic, a report said on Wednesday. According to

December 23, 2020

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