South China Morning Post SCMP 南華早報

2023-05-27 23:15:47 Amid Micron ban, US working with allies to beat China’s ‘economic coercion’: commerce secretary

‘We won’t tolerate it, nor do we think it will be successful,’ says Gina Raimondo of Beijing’s blacklisting as Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting ends in Michigan.

Sun, 28 May 2023 04:15:33 +0800
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2023-05-27 22:55:52 More than 1,500 climate activists arrested in Netherlands during Extinction Rebellion protest

Activists blocked a section of a motorway in the centre of The Hague during the afternoon in protest against Dutch fossil fuel subsidies. Police said 40 people would be prosecuted on charges including vandalism.

Sun, 28 May 2023 03:55:25 +0800
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2023-05-27 22:30:26 China should tread carefully in Afghanistan or risk becoming the latest addition to ‘graveyard of empires’

Taliban-ruled Afghanistan is beset by many issues that make investment or improved relations problematic. The Taliban’s refusal to respect human rights, form an inclusive government and fight extremist groups could doom China to the fate of others.

Sun, 28 May 2023 03:30:13 +0800
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2023-05-27 22:27:19 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic steps down as head of ruling party

Vucic has been regularly accused of corruption, as well as recently coming under increased pressure from protests over two mass shootings.

Sun, 28 May 2023 03:26:52 +0800
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2023-05-27 21:03:55 Lebanese prisoners detained in the UAE released after inmate’s death

The group of 10 were detained in March and accused of having links to Lebanon’s Shiite movement Hezbollah, which Abu Dhabi classifies as a terrorist organisation. One of the prisoners died in custody on May 4.

Sun, 28 May 2023 02:03:19 +0800
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2023-05-27 19:56:48 Ukraine says Russia is plotting ‘a provocation’ at nuclear plant, offers no evidence

Ukraine’s military intelligence has said that Russian forces would strike the Zaporizhzhia plant and then report a radioactive leak, with the aim of disrupting a looming Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Sun, 28 May 2023 00:56:38 +0800
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2023-05-27 18:49:34 Twitter withdraws from EU fake news code: ‘You can run but you can’t hide’, commissioner says

The major tech platform was the only company that didn’t send a complete report to the EU, an agreement made before it was taken over by Elon Musk.

Sat, 27 May 2023 23:49:15 +0800
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2023-05-27 17:52:05 Hong Kong’s Civic Party folds after 17 years of championing opposition causes

Organisation decides to wind up after failing to find any members willing to serve as chairman.

Sat, 27 May 2023 22:51:33 +0800
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2023-05-27 17:00:40 At 100, Kissinger still seen as influential ‘old friend’ in China despite ‘complicated’ legacy in US

The new centenarian, famous for his groundbreaking trip to China more than 50 years ago, is now worried about a confrontation between superpowers.

Sat, 27 May 2023 22:00:12 +0800
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2023-05-16 02:46:08 Woman sues Rudy Giuliani, saying he coerced her into sex and owes her US$2 million in wages

Noelle Dunphy, who says she worked for Giuliani, alleges he demanded she wear a bikini or US flag-themed shorts and urged her to strip during video meetings.

Tue, 16 May 2023 07:45:49 +0800
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