2019

Huawei warns US hurting itself with tough tech policy

A senior executive for Chinese technology giant Huawei says he is hoping the company’s animosity with the United States will be resolved and warned that the U.S. will be shooting itself in the foot if it were to shun Chinese technology. Mika Lauhde, Huawei’s vice-president for cybersecurity and privacy, told The Associated Press Thursday that […]

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Europe Vows to Spend More on Defense, but U.S. Still Isn’t Happy

BRUSSELS — The United States and its European allies on Thursday commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which freed the Continent from tyranny. But at the same time, the two sides are squabbling bitterly over the future and funding of European defense. Washington has been pressing the European Union to spend more and do more

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Madonna says Weinstein ‘crossed boundaries’

Image copyright Getty Images Madonna is the latest star to accuse disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of making unwanted sexual advances. Hollywood was rocked last year by allegations of sexual assault made against Weinstein, which he denies. The singer said Weinstein “crossed lines and boundaries”, when they worked on her 1991 documentary, Truth or Dare.

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Klobuchar’s mental health policy inspires Iowa endorsement

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar’s mental health plan has inspired her first Iowa endorsement. State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines, one of Iowa’s four black legislators, is the mother of a son with developmental and mental disorders. She said Klobuchar made a personal impression on her when the two exchanged ideas to improve mental health services

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