US announces duties on imports of Canadian paper Washington, (MILLAT ONLINE):The US administration announced anti-dumping duties Tuesday on imports of one kind of paper from Canada, further straining tense trade relations. At issue is what is called uncoated groundwood paper, used in newsprint. US imports of it from Canada totaled $1.27 billion in 2016, the […]
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US announces duties on imports of Canadian paper
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Pennsylvania election too close to call as Trump clout tested
Pennsylvania election too close to call as Trump clout tested Washington, (MILLAT ONLINE):Pennsylvania’s closely watched special congressional election was too close to call Tuesday, but regardless of the outcome Democrats made dramatic inroads with voters who supported President Donald Trump, a trend that bodes poorly for Republicans ahead of November mid-term elections. With more than […]
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British scientist Stephen Hawking dead at age 76
British scientist Stephen Hawking dead at age 76 LONDON, (MILLAT ONLINE):Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking, whose mental genius and physical disability made him a household name and inspiration across the globe, has died at age 76, his family said Wednesday. Hawking, whose 1988 book “A Brief History of Time” became an unlikely worldwide bestseller and […]
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Warming could threaten half of species in 33 key areas: report
Warming could threaten half of species in 33 key areas: report Paris, (MILLAT ONLINE):Global warming could place 25 to 50 percent of species in the Amazon, Madagascar and other biodiverse areas at risk of localised extinction within decades, a report said Wednesday. The lower projection is based on a mercury rise of two degrees Celsius […]
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Would a Russian veto at the UN trigger US strikes on Syria?
Would a Russian veto at the UN trigger US strikes on Syria? United Nations, United States, (MILLAT ONLINE):A two-pronged US push for action on Syria at the UN Security Council could prompt Russia to again use its veto, a move some diplomats see as a possible trigger for American strikes in Syria. Russia has used […]
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Greek innovation drive catches Tesla’s attention
Greek innovation drive catches Tesla’s attention Athens, (MILLAT ONLINE):When a group of Greek students dreamt up the Pyrforos electric vehicle, they never imagined their futuristic, energy-efficient invention would inspire US automaker Tesla to invest in their crisis-hit country. The tiny, pod-like car created by engineering students at the National Technical University of Athens has won […]