Chinese firm launches $11bn bid for next generation of world ports
In an audacious bid to take control of one of the world’s top ports, China has announced plans to own the next generation of major global shipping terminals in a deal worth up to…
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‘South Park’ to premiere new episode online and on cable
WASHINGTON — The Washington Post on Wednesday announced that the next episode of Comedy Central’s “South Park” will debut online and on cable this fall, coinciding with the publication of a new book called…
Colorado fires offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini
Colorado fired offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini on Monday after three seasons as the Buffaloes’ offensive coordinator. Related story: How Buffs ended up with ex-expletive Kelly In a statement, CU’s coach Mike MacIntyre said: “I…
South Africa finds new strain of deadly disease
Access to third country confirmation is being offered to determine whether SA-Zaire is that variant South Africa (SA) authorities have announced today that a new serotype of the deadly serotype of Coronavirus has been…
Afghan PM Defends Government in War With Taliban, Slams IS for Surge in Violence
Afghanistan’s prime minister on Wednesday defended the Taliban’s government in the battle against an emboldened Afghan insurgency, as the government seeks to adjust to international war pressure while recognizing that a resolution in Kabul…
Stolen art: the artworks left behind that don’t belong to you
Posted to the T, art, Haymarket 2, 7 October 2018 The stories we choose to tell are the ones that can define us. The stories we don’t tell can make us feel inadequate. Graeme…
‘Hawkeye’ will air on Disney+ streaming service in 2019
The newest Marvel series, “Hawkeye,” will debut on the Disney+ streaming service at some point in 2019, Disney’s head of direct-to-consumer and international told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. From TVLine, here’s an official…
Here is the ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town’: The
If you are looking for something to entertain the kids and family this holiday season, look no further. Here is a guide to 10 holiday-related movies. What: An obnoxious brat buys a house with…
In China, official media criticize Interpol’s Chinese director
Foreign Ministry officials in Beijing and the Central Chinese Television (CCTV) have praised China’s appointment to the global body’s board of directors as an “important step forward” and an “important contribution to Interpol’s mission.”…
John Barrasso’s deficit plan mocks Donald Trump ally Paul Ryan as a ‘Mad Hatter’
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) returned to his role Thursday as a Donald Trump supporter on House Speaker Paul Ryan’s deficit-fighting “Roadmap to Prosperity” energy plan, using terms such as “Mad Hatter” and “Mad Muppet”…