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Trade War - SERIES 133 {12 articles}

China won't just play defense in trade war, Global Times says 9/17/2018, 3:52:51 AM China will not be content to only play defense in an escalating trade war with t... ✔ China Daily via REUTERS It is nothing new for the U.S. to try to escalate tensions so as to exploit more gains at the negotiating table, the Global Times, which is published by the ruling Communist Party’s People’s Daily, wrote in an editorial on Monday China is the 'bigger risk' in trade war, not Trump: CEO 9/17/2018, 3:10:36 AM The U.S. president is used to compromising in deal-making but it remains to be seen whether China can do the same, according to Martin Gilbert, co-chief executive of Standard Life Aberdeen. ✔ If that takes place, Chinese President Xi Jinping's administration may not want to participate in bilateral talks, The Wall Street Journal announced on Sunday ✔ China's very clever at getting you in and probably making sure you don't make too much money, he said ...

Travel - SERIES 149 {10 articles}

Meet the travel nanny who has jetted off to more than 20 countries 9/17/2018, 12:17:00 AM She travels all over the world for free, stays in luxury accommodation and has visited more than 20 countries. But there is a catch to Sarah Kinghorn's job - she has to look after rich families' kids. ✔ 'I've found hotel staff to be very helpful, often letting me call ahead to order the children's favourite meals so that when we get back to the hotel after a busy day of exploring, little tummies don't have to wait long for dinner.' 'When working full time, I earn $100k per year and I get one day off per week,' Sarah said (pictured: one of the accommodations she has stayed in) Of course, while Sarah (pictured) is free to make the most of the facilities, she also works for 24 hours a day often, six days a week When she is not working, on her day off, Sarah is free to explore museums, galleries and local culture (pictured) Ho...

Disasters - SERIES 155 {15 articles}

Moment looters raid store as Storm Florence hits east coast of US killing 17 9/17/2018, 3:22:19 AM THIS is the shocking moment looters raided a flood hit store as Storm Florence continues to batter the east coast of America. Police in Wilmington said five people were arrested for breaking into t… ✔ In Fayetteville, North Carolina, authorities told thousands of residents near the Cape Fear River and Little River to get out of their homes by Sunday afternoon because of the flood risk ✔ Trump, who plans to visit the region this week and he tweeted his deepest sympathies and warmth to the families and friends of those who died 'The daughters lost everything': Why more Australians need to be prepared for disaster season 9/17/2018, 2:02:38 AM First responders say the difference between those who say "I wish I had" and those who say "I'm glad I did" can be devastating. ✔ Environment Weather Bushfire 'The daughters lost everything': Why...