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Apple iPhones get bigger and pricier, Watch turns to health

Apple's new iPhone XS, pronounced "ten S," has a 5.8-inch (14.7-cm) screen, and will be sold at a starting price of $999.

Sep 13, 2018

Iran floats surplus oil as demand falls ahead of U.S. sanctions

The build-up in Iranian oil supplies underscores the pressure that Iran is facing as Washington aims to bring Iranian oil exports down to zero to force Tehran to re-negotiate a nuclear deal.

Sep 13, 2018

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Slamming the door - How Trump transformed U.S. refugee program

Years earlier in Mogadishu, Somalia, Hassan's father, a community organizer, was shot dead by the Islamist militants he opposed.

Sep 12, 2018

Death toll from Afghanistan blast rises to 68

Attahullah Khogyani, issued a statement with a revised casualty total on Wednesday after earlier estimates put the death toll at 32.

Sep 12, 2018

BOJ to debate trade woes, bond snags as policy seen on hold

Markets are focusing on Kuroda's post-meeting briefing for his views on why bond yields have remained stagnant since the July decision.

Sep 12, 2018

Russia warns of 'fragile' oil market due to geopolitics, but says it can raise output

Should markets overheat and prices spike, Novak said there was potential for some countries to raise output.

Sep 12, 2018

Paytm bets on local expertise to fend off rivals

Paytm became a household name in the country after a ban on high-value currency notes in late 2016 led to a cash crunch and spurred the use of digital payments.

Sep 12, 2018

World shares face longest losing streak since January 2016

Europe defended its ground early on but it was proving a struggle after a fresh sell-off by Chinese shares pulled Asian and emerging-market equities to 14-month lows.

Sep 10, 2018

China vows to respond if U.S. takes new steps on trade

Trump has criticized China's record trade surplus with the United States, and has demanded that Beijing cut it immediately.

Sep 10, 2018

Alibaba Founder and Chairman Jack Ma (L) talks to CEO Daniel Zhang at NYSE Bell Ringing ceremony during Alibaba Group's 11.11 Global shopping festival in Beijing, China, November 11, 2015. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in one year, hand baton to CEO Zhang

But it is still extremely rare for a founder of the big and transformative tech firm, especially one with a cult-like status like Ma, to retire so early.

Sep 10, 2018

Environmental activists gather to urge world leaders to take action against climate change in Marseille, France, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

Thousands march in French cities to demand action against climate change

Thousands also marched in cities including Marseilles, Strasbourg and Toulouse to demand action against climate change.

Sep 9, 2018

People wave plastic flowers and balloons during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018.

No long-range missiles, North Korea's military parade features floats and flowers

The parade instead was centred around economic growth and how the citizens could build the domestic economy of the country.

Sep 9, 2018

Walmart unit asked to explain India business model after Flipkart buy

The order relates to an appeal petition filed by the Confederation of All India Traders against CCI's approval of the Walmart-Flipkart deal last month.

Sep 9, 2018

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Trump tells Apple to make products in US to avoid China tariffs

The company told trade officials that the proposed tariffs would affect prices for a "wide range" of Apple products, including its Watch, but it did not mention the iPhone.

Sep 9, 2018

Asia Gold: Price dip lends lustre, India buying robust ahead of festivals

Dealers in India were charging a premium of up to $1 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, unchanged from last week.

Sep 9, 2018

Egypt sentences 75 people to death over 2013 sit-in

Those being sentenced are accused of security-related offences including incitement to violence, murder and organising illegal protests.

Sep 8, 2018

Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Twelve months on and the duo will contest a high-stakes final where the prize on offer will not only be the $3.8 million winner's cheque that is up for grabs.

Sep 8, 2018

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Trump ups ante on China, threatens duties on nearly all its imports

China has threatened retaliation, which could include action against U.S. companies operating there.

Sep 8, 2018

Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

China's record trade surplus with U.S. adds fuel to trade war fire

The politically sensitive surplus hit $31.05 billion in August, up from $28.09 billion in July, customs data showed on Saturday, surpassing the previous record set in June.

Sep 8, 2018

Rafael Nadal's repeat bid in New York derailed by injury

Nadal looked out of sorts early against Del Potro and struggled to cover the court with his usual tenacity.

Sep 8, 2018

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