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Renault repairs Russian carmaker's finances as market regains traction   Massive investments and turning $1.6 billion of debt into equity have started to pay dividends for the manufacturer of Russia's iconic Lada. The manufacturer of the iconic...

Trial begins for former CIA officer accused of spying for China By David Shortell, CNN   (CNN) A rare espionage trial began Wednesday in Virginia as a jury heard testimony rife with references to covert communications...

Xi Jinping signals intent to remain in power by revealing politburo with no successor Tom Phillips   China’s president unveils his all-male cabinet, but crucially no member is young enough to take the reins from Xi at...

Bolivia's Morales in The Hague to petition over Chile sea access   Bolivia, which lost former coastal territory during a war in the 19th century, argues that Chile has not kept later diplomatic promises and obligations...

Trump offers reassurance that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un would remain in power under nuclear deal by David Nakamura and Philip Rucker   https://youtu.be/D-krssZS5xM President Trump said at the White House May 17, “The Libya model isn’t...

Greece and Macedonia trade name proposals to settle dispute   Macedonia and Greece say they have taken steps to resolve a dispute over the name Macedonia. Athens has blocked Skopje's accession to NATO and the European...

How Alexis Tsipras went from being the Greek Corbyn to the EU's poster boy Denis MacShane   As loud-mouthed, ugly, anti-European politics surge in Rome, Vienna, Budapest and Brexit Britain, Greece’s prime minister has shown another way is possible. At...

South Africa: more than 950 trapped gold miners brought to surface   At least 900 gold miners who were trapped in a South African mine for more than 24 hours after a power outage were safely...

Rouhani says US pressure to stop Iranian oil may affect regional exports   "It has no meaning for Iranian oil not to be exported, while the region's oil is exported," says Iran's President Hassan Rouhani ahead...

Can Marijuana Slow Your Brain’s Aging Process?   Less than 10 years ago, marijuana was illegal everywhere in the United States. Yet, today more and more states are recognizing the medicinal benefits of marijuana. And legalizing...

Forget Coffins! Artful Ashes Will Swirl You Into Beautiful Glass Creations When You Die   Seattle- based company Artful Ashes is helping loved ones during the grieving process by creating unique ashes glass art memorials for those...

Venezuela’s Journalists Can’t be Silenced Tamara Taraciuk Broner   When you are forced to flee your country, all you have is what you carry. I’m not talking about your luggage or your savings, but what...

3 Online Promotion Tips for Trade Management Solutions by Dale Harris   These days, every business needs a website, be it for simple promotion or sales. And since there’s so much competition on the net, getting a...

CARICOM countries decide to ignore the Venezuelan tragedy By Gustavo Coronel The 15 member countries of CARICOM, the Caribbean Community have officially decided to look the other way regarding the Venezuelan tragedy. While over one hundred...

Vertical gardens in Bogota can lead to greener future   Planners in Bogota say the Santalaia building in the Colombian capital sets a good example to increase green zones in urban areas. In the middle of one...

Japanese capital holds first North Korean missile attack drill   People in Japan had a scare last week when the public broadcaster mistakenly issued a missile launch alert. But Tokyo officials are not taking any chances—they...

5 Great DIY Remedies for Sagging Skin by Dale Harris   Sagging skin isn’t just a symptom of aging. Consider this: You’ve recently finished a fitness challenge. You’ve invested in products like the Isagenix Weight Loss Premium...

Bernardo Bertolucci, Last Tango in Paris director, dies aged 77 Andrew Pulver   Politically pioneering Italian director of The Conformist and Last Tango in Paris, who went on to win the best director Oscar for The Last...

How can I invest in bitcoin? Jack Schofield   Andy wants to know how to invest a few hundred pounds in bitcoin. It’s not hard to buy bitcoins, but whether they are an investment or a gamble...

US-Turkey row escalates with tit-for-tat travel and visa restrictions Kareem Shaheen in Istanbul   US restrictions appear to be linked to arrest of consulate employee in Istanbul over alleged links to Gülen movement. The US and Turkey...

Life on Mars a possibility with new indoor-farming technology   A US-based company has developed technology that can replicate any kind of climate inside a shipping container, bringing sustenance on a mission on Mars one step...

5 Times You’ll Wish You Had a Flashlight On You   Everybody’s got a few “essential” items they always keep on hand- phone, wallet, gum, water, are all common ones. Most of the essential items that you...

Facebook announces new privacy settings amid data scandal   Facebook said it will launch a range of new tools to "to put people more in control of their privacy." Users will be able to find their...

Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies By: Rudy Silva   Here is a list of natural remedies that you can use when you have acid reflux or heartburn. No need to use antacids, which have unwanted side...