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Hong Kong airport shuts down as 5000 pro-democracy activists hold protests
The abrupt shutdown at one of the world's busiest hubs came as the Beijing signalled its rising anger at the protesters denouncing violent demonstrations as 'terrorism'
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Hong Kong activists keep up pressure with rallies despite police objections
The fresh demonstrations came after the financial hub's chief executive ruled out concessions
US-China trade war: Additional tariffs may lower Chinese growth, warns IMF
The International Monetary Fund trimmed its growth forecast for China to 6.2 percent this year, assuming no new tariffs are imposed
 "US-China trade war: Additional tariffs may lower Chinese growth, warns IMF")
Trump lashes out at Huawei, rules out any business with the Chinese firm
Trump administration is also asking others to not give access to Huawei inside their countries
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Woodstock: The birthplace of festival fashion
Once upon a time, Woodstock wasn't a commercial opportunity, it was a statement of identity
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How this advocacy group is fighting to bring Yamuna back to life
The Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan is strenuously advocating cleanup and restoration of the river
 "How this advocacy group is fighting to bring Yamuna back to life")
Are electric scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips
When only one-third of e-scooter rides displace automobile travel, use of e-scooters likely increases overall transportation emissions by drawing people away from walking, biking or public transport
 "Are electric scooters good for the planet? Only if they replace car trips")
As Boeing continues to struggle, Airbus fails to capitalise on market
Experts say the Toulouse, France-based aviation giant faces production constraints that likely limit its ability to grab more market share
 "As Boeing continues to struggle, Airbus fails to capitalise on market")
Juicy secrets about restaurants i learned working as Nobu's maitre d'
From celebrity seating warfare to dogs sipping Champagne, there's never a dull moment at America's most famous sushi joint
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Two injured as small 'explosions' hit Bangkok ahead of Mike Pompeo visit
"Two women sustained injuries," in one explosion just outside the city centre, the Erawan Emergency Centre responders told AFP
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Won't allow Huawei inside US due to national security threat, says Trump
"We can do business for non-security things with Huawei because that's -- we'll do that. But anything having to do with the national security, we're not dealing with Huawei," Trump said
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US, China negotiators wrap up trade talks after Trump's Twitter tirade
"My team is negotiating with them now, but they always change the deal in the end to their benefit," Trump wrote on Tuesday.
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Amarnath Yatra 2019: The pilgrimage and communal harmony in pictures
India is hailing Amarnath Yatra to a holy cave high in the snow-capped mountains of contested Kashmir as an example of communal harmony
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PM Narendra Modi features in Netanyahu's election campaign in Israel
The Likud party headquarters on Metzudat Ze'ev 38, King George Street, in Tel Aviv was seen with election advertisement banners depicting Netanyahu's closeness with world leaders
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Iran invites Pompeo for interview by reporter once detained in US
Pompeo said on Thursday in an interview with Bloomberg that he would "happily" go to Tehran and willingly appear on Iranian television
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How the new Simba Light fares in being a 'premium lager for refined tastes'
The taste is definitely more complicated than your regular lager: it's a touch more bitter than normal, but not once does that seem overpowering. The tartness is complemented by a fruity aroma
 "How the new Simba Light fares in being a 'premium lager for refined tastes'")
Monsoon in Mumbai: Mixing work with pleasure in the manic metropolis
The prospect of being trapped on the roads among the city's hardened commuters has a damaging effect on my erratic work ethic; I elect to do the bare minimum
 "Monsoon in Mumbai: Mixing work with pleasure in the manic metropolis")
Diu's fishing village of Vanakbara: A great place if you can bear the smell
Few tourists visit Vanakbara, a fascinating fishing village in Diu. A trip is highly recommended, but be prepared for an olfactory assault
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Two shoes that ride on new midsole tech, compete with unforgiving weather
It's an almost-perfect pair for city runners who can use its best-in-class traction and very breathable upper
 "Two shoes that ride on new midsole tech, compete with unforgiving weather")
These seven apps can help you take your fitness goals wherever you go
These apps that take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go
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