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- Classic socialism has not played out well in North Korea, Venezuela or Cuba. Capitalist countries with welfare programmes have done better
The long-awaited report marked a major milestone of Donald Trump’s presidency as he prepares for his 2020 re-election battle.
The long-awaited report marked a major milestone of Donald Trump’s presidency as he prepares for his 2020 re-election battle.
William Barr is expected to deliver summary of Robert Mueller’s report to Congress and the public by the end of the weekend.
William Barr is expected to deliver summary of Robert Mueller’s report to Congress and the public by the end of the weekend.
It is not yet known if Mueller found criminal conduct by Trump or his campaign.
It is not yet known if Mueller found criminal conduct by Trump or his campaign.
In a number of TV appearances on Wednesday, Yang denied that she had any private conversations with the US president.
In a number of TV appearances on Wednesday, Yang denied that she had any private conversations with the US president.
General Joseph Dunford says he has concerns that Google has backed away from Pentagon contracting while seeking to become more active in China.
General Joseph Dunford says he has concerns that Google has backed away from Pentagon contracting while seeking to become more active in China.
Investigators are seeking to see if Shanahan violated ethics rules by disparaging Boeing rival Lockheed Martin in meetings at the Pentagon.
Investigators are seeking to see if Shanahan violated ethics rules by disparaging Boeing rival Lockheed Martin in meetings at the Pentagon.
Without huge promises, Democratic hopefuls fear being drowned out early on
Without huge promises, Democratic hopefuls fear being drowned out early on
Parody account, which purports to be owned by unhappy cow on Nunes’ farm, called him ‘treasonous cowpoke’ and ‘udder-ly worthless’
Parody account, which purports to be owned by unhappy cow on Nunes’ farm, called him ‘treasonous cowpoke’ and ‘udder-ly worthless’
Hong Kong’s disgraced former home affairs minister compares himself to Huawei boss Sabrina Meng and says charges against him were political, but prosecutors say he has shown no remorse and want him jailed for five years .
Hong Kong’s disgraced former home affairs minister compares himself to Huawei boss Sabrina Meng and says charges against him were political, but prosecutors say he has shown no remorse and want him jailed for five years .
They say Cindy Yang's access to the president and other officials could be exploited by foreign governments seeking to blackmail US figures.
They say Cindy Yang's access to the president and other officials could be exploited by foreign governments seeking to blackmail US figures.
The first veto of Trump’s presidency hit back at some members of his own Republican Party, who had sided with Democrats to try to axe the emergency declaration.
The first veto of Trump’s presidency hit back at some members of his own Republican Party, who had sided with Democrats to try to axe the emergency declaration.
A new book describes the tumultuous rows that US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and daughter had with other senior advisers, and questions whether the couple really has the country’s best interests at heart.
A new book describes the tumultuous rows that US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and daughter had with other senior advisers, and questions whether the couple really has the country’s best interests at heart.
Cindy Yang quit a position with the Asian GOP when it banned foreigners from fundraisers, after a ‘messy’ event whose guests included Chinese executives. Yang is a spa entrepreneur who once owned the Orchids of Asia massage parlour, where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly received sex services.
Cindy Yang quit a position with the Asian GOP when it banned foreigners from fundraisers, after a ‘messy’ event whose guests included Chinese executives. Yang is a spa entrepreneur who once owned the Orchids of Asia massage parlour, where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly received sex services.
A presidential veto looms after the Senate voted 59-41 to cancel Trump’s February proclamation of a national emergency to fund a border wall.
A presidential veto looms after the Senate voted 59-41 to cancel Trump’s February proclamation of a national emergency to fund a border wall.
The US president opened the door to the trade war but may not be able to shut it – now both parties in Washington and allies abroad are pushing for massive changes to China’s economy.
The US president opened the door to the trade war but may not be able to shut it – now both parties in Washington and allies abroad are pushing for massive changes to China’s economy.
Political up-and-comer has used grass roots organising and social media savvy to mobilise young voters and minorities.
Political up-and-comer has used grass roots organising and social media savvy to mobilise young voters and minorities.
Sentence comes six days after a different judge gave Manafort a lenient term of 47 months for a separate case in Virginia.
Sentence comes six days after a different judge gave Manafort a lenient term of 47 months for a separate case in Virginia.
Based on my own experience, I know there is a strong demand for a Trump connection from Chinese businessmen and individuals. What they are after is not influence over US politics, but a chance to impress people back home.
Based on my own experience, I know there is a strong demand for a Trump connection from Chinese businessmen and individuals. What they are after is not influence over US politics, but a chance to impress people back home.
It was Nancy Pelosi’s most direct comment yet on Donald Trump’s possible impeachment, a topic she has dealt with cautiously as it carries the potential to sharply split Democrats and the public ahead of next year’s White House race.
It was Nancy Pelosi’s most direct comment yet on Donald Trump’s possible impeachment, a topic she has dealt with cautiously as it carries the potential to sharply split Democrats and the public ahead of next year’s White House race.
A super PAC that spent more than US$100 million in support of Jeb Bush’s failed 2016 presidential campaign has been fined for soliciting more than US$1 million in political contributions from Chinese nationals.
A super PAC that spent more than US$100 million in support of Jeb Bush’s failed 2016 presidential campaign has been fined for soliciting more than US$1 million in political contributions from Chinese nationals.
Tucker Carlson and Fox News are facing a fierce backlash over his conversations with radio shock-jock ‘Bubba the Love Sponge’. Carlson calls Paris Hilton and Britney Spears ‘the biggest white whores in America’, and discusses other prominent women in degrading terms
Tucker Carlson and Fox News are facing a fierce backlash over his conversations with radio shock-jock ‘Bubba the Love Sponge’. Carlson calls Paris Hilton and Britney Spears ‘the biggest white whores in America’, and discusses other prominent women in degrading terms
The need to fend off a gathering movement at home to impeach him will no doubt distract the already easily distracted Trump from matters of global concern, whether it is a denuclearisation deal with North Korea or trade deal with China.
The need to fend off a gathering movement at home to impeach him will no doubt distract the already easily distracted Trump from matters of global concern, whether it is a denuclearisation deal with North Korea or trade deal with China.
US President Donald Trump is reviving his border wall fight, preparing a new budget that will seek billions for his signature project.
US President Donald Trump is reviving his border wall fight, preparing a new budget that will seek billions for his signature project.
Cindy Li Yang, a big donor to Donald Trump, founded a chain of massage parlours that included the Orchids of Asia spa where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly received sex services.
Cindy Li Yang, a big donor to Donald Trump, founded a chain of massage parlours that included the Orchids of Asia spa where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly received sex services.
Chelsea Manning, 31, was ruled in contempt after refusing to discuss actions by WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange. In 2010, Manning delivered to WikiLeaks more than 700,000 classified documents related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Chelsea Manning, 31, was ruled in contempt after refusing to discuss actions by WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange. In 2010, Manning delivered to WikiLeaks more than 700,000 classified documents related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
‘They’ve bulldozed competition, used our private information for profit, and tilted the playing field against everyone else,’ said the senator.
‘They’ve bulldozed competition, used our private information for profit, and tilted the playing field against everyone else,’ said the senator.
Ivanka stressed the initiative’s goal is to help 50 million women in the developing world get ahead economically over the next six years.
Ivanka stressed the initiative’s goal is to help 50 million women in the developing world get ahead economically over the next six years.
The sentence was significantly lighter than many expected for the 69-year-old political consultant.
The sentence was significantly lighter than many expected for the 69-year-old political consultant.
Donald Trump has denied having an affair Stormy Daniels, and previously denied knowing about payments to her.
Donald Trump has denied having an affair Stormy Daniels, and previously denied knowing about payments to her.
If Trump loses a prolonged fight over his border wall, expect him to be succeeded by another China hawk who lacks the current president’s affinity for Xi Jinping and who can mend ties with disaffected US allies.
China’s state-controlled media environment has never been conducive to Western values, despite hopes that trade would change China. Meanwhile, in the US political bubble, few understand why Chinese accept one-party rule.