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4:45pm, 5th May, 2019

In shift, Trump vows tariff hike on Chinese goods ahead of next trade talk round

President Donald Trump on Sunday dramatically increased pressure on China to reach a trade deal by announcing he will hike U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of billions more soon.

In major shift, Trump to allow lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

3:50pm, 16th April, 2019

Politics

In major shift, Trump to allow lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

The Trump administration will allow lawsuits in U.S. courts for the first time against foreign companies that use properties Communist-ruled Cuba confiscated since Fidel Castro's revolution six decades ago, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday...

Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

6:39am, 22nd March, 2019

World

Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

The Syrian government vowed to recover the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as its allies and enemies alike condemned U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday for moving to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory seized in war.

In major shift, Trump says time for U.S. to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan

12:28am, 22nd March, 2019

World

In major shift, Trump says time for U.S. to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was time to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights that Israel seized from Syria in 1967, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy and giving a boost to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta...

U.S. immigration arrests fall under Trump as resources shift to the border

6:04pm, 21st March, 2019

US

U.S. immigration arrests fall under Trump as resources shift to the border

U.S. immigration arrests fell under President Donald Trump at the end of 2018 compared to the same period a year earlier, a drop authorities attributed to a growing need to deal with "alarming rates" of migrant families at the border.

Oscars not so white? Academy Awards winners see big shift

1:58am, 25th February, 2019

Entertainment

Oscars not so white? Academy Awards winners see big shift

A black superhero action flick. A film about an indigenous maid in Mexico. A portrayal of a gay, immigrant rock star. Spike Lee's first Oscar.

In controversial shift, Japan aims to open door wider for foreign blue-collar workers

8:49pm, 1st November, 2018

World

In controversial shift, Japan aims to open door wider for foreign blue-collar workers

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved draft legislation on Friday to open the door to more overseas blue-collar workers in sectors grappling with labor shortages, a controversial policy shift in immigration-shy Japan.

Turkey says it will not tolerate shift in Greek maritime border

6:49am, 23rd October, 2018

World

Turkey says it will not tolerate shift in Greek maritime border

Turkey warned Greece on Tuesday it would not tolerate a shift in the Greek maritime border, a few days after Athens said it planned to extend its territorial waters to 12 miles to the west of the country.

Australian PM faces backlash over surprise shift in Israel policy

1:37am, 16th October, 2018

World

Australian PM faces backlash over surprise shift in Israel policy

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, whose government faces a crucial by-election that could weaken its grip on power, said on Tuesday Canberra was open to recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and shifting its embassy there.

Deutsche to shift more assets to Frankfurt, ringfence UK operations after Brexit: source

2:43pm, 16th September, 2018

Business

Deutsche to shift more assets to Frankfurt, ringfence UK operations after Brexit: source

Deutsche Bank is considering shifting large volumes of assets from London to Frankfurt after the UK's planned exit from the European Union next year to meet demands from European regulators, a person close to the matter said on Sunday.

Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote

6:58am, 28th July, 2018

World

Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday that European parliament elections next year could bring about a tectonic shift to illiberal "Christian democracy" in the European Union, ending the era of multiculturalism.

Tongue-lashings from North Korea's Kim underscore shift in focus to economy

1:05am, 19th July, 2018

World

Tongue-lashings from North Korea's Kim underscore shift in focus to economy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's strident rebukes of officials during recent trips to industrial sites were aimed at rallying support at home for his economic drive and convincing outsiders about his willingness to denuclearize.

Judge rules for Trump administration in suit over family-planning program shift

4:12am, 17th July, 2018

US

Judge rules for Trump administration in suit over family-planning program shift

A federal judge ruled on Monday against birth control organizations that sought to block the Trump administration from shifting a federal family-planning grant program toward prioritizing groups that are faith-based and counsel abstinence.

Air France-KLM CEO hunt signals industry strategy shift under Macron

10:37am, 10th July, 2018

Business

Air France-KLM CEO hunt signals industry strategy shift under Macron

The hunt for a new chief executive to lead Air France-KLM, a group hobbled by union resistance to cost-cutting at its French brand, is testing President Emmanuel Macron's resolve for a lighter state touch on the economy.

How U.S. tax reform rewards companies that shift profit to tax havens

12:26pm, 18th June, 2018

Business

How U.S. tax reform rewards companies that shift profit to tax havens

(Reuters) - The corporate tax cut passed by U.S. President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans that was in part designed to help dissuade U.S. companies from moving profits overseas may instead make the practice a lot more rewarding.

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In shift, Trump vows tariff hike on Chinese goods ahead of next trade talk round

In major shift, Trump to allow lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

In major shift, Trump says time for U.S. to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan

U.S. immigration arrests fall under Trump as resources shift to the border

Oscars not so white? Academy Awards winners see big shift

In controversial shift, Japan aims to open door wider for foreign blue-collar workers

Turkey says it will not tolerate shift in Greek maritime border

Australian PM faces backlash over surprise shift in Israel policy

Deutsche to shift more assets to Frankfurt, ringfence UK operations after Brexit: source

Hungarian PM sees shift to illiberal Christian democracy in 2019 European vote

Tongue-lashings from North Korea's Kim underscore shift in focus to economy

Judge rules for Trump administration in suit over family-planning program shift

Air France-KLM CEO hunt signals industry strategy shift under Macron

How U.S. tax reform rewards companies that shift profit to tax havens

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

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Democrats plan to probe Trump's role in hush-money payments: report