Thursday, August 3, 2017

Russia slams US sanctions as 'economic war'

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Russia slams US sanctions as 'economic war'

Russia slams US sanctions as 'economic war'Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev labelled new US sanctions "economic war", as businesses in Moscow pledged Thursday to shrug off the impact of the measures approved reluctantly by Donald Trump. The US president signed off on the new sanctions Wednesday, bowing to domestic pressure after the White House failed to scupper the bill or water it down. Expecting the move, Moscow already responded to the measures last week after they were passed by the Senate, ordering the US to slash staff at its diplomatic mission in Russia by 755 personnel.


Germany blasts Vietnam over 'kidnap' of former oil executive

Germany blasts Vietnam over 'kidnap' of former oil executiveBERLIN (AP) — The German government accused Vietnamese intelligence services of involvement in what it called the kidnapping in Berlin of a former Vietnamese oil executive, and gave the country's intelligence attache 48 hours to leave Germany.


New data show how close jets came to crashing at SF airport

New data show how close jets came to crashing at SF airportNewly released data and photos show how shockingly low an Air Canada jet was when it pulled up to avoid crashing into planes waiting on a San Francisco International Airport taxiway last month.


Tesla fending off worker complaints on pay, safety

Tesla fending off worker complaints on pay, safetyDetroit (AFP) - Tesla said Wednesday that demand for its electric cars was speeding along and revenue rising, as the upstart automaker strived to rev production while keeping workers happy.


Vacationing Woman Drowns in Sand After Taking Solo Walk on Beach: Cops

Vacationing Woman Drowns in Sand After Taking Solo Walk on Beach: CopsAshley O'Connor was walking alone on a Maryland beach before she died, police said.


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