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Qatar central bank to probe effort to manipulate riyal

The central bank of Qatar has launched an investigation into what it says are attempts to harm the Qatari economy through the manipulation of its currency, securities and derivatives markets. Sheikh Abdulla bin Saud Al Thani, the governor of Qatar’s central bank, blamed the effort on a Saudi-led group of countries that imposed an economic boycott on Qatar in…

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Cyril Ramaphosa: The ANC’s most in vogue pretend prophet

Soweto, South Africa – In the end, it was only 179 votes that separated the two candidates. Cyril Ramaphosa, a former mining magnate and now the new president of the African National Congress (ANC), hugged his rival, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. « Unity » triumphed. The Nasrec Expo Centre erupted – there was dancing, singing, and cries of laughter. A buoyant…

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Ferne McCann’s ex Arthur Collins jailed for 25 years over nightclub acid attack

TOWIE star Ferne McCann’s ex Arthur Collins has been handed a 25-year sentence over a nightclub acid attack that left 14 seriously burnt. The thug, 25, chucked the corrosive liquid over revellers enjoying a night out over the Easter weekend while celebrating news Ferne was pregnant with his child. Collins – branded an « accomplished and…

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Trump Administration Will get rid of ‘Climate Swap’ from Listing of National Security Threats

Fulfilling yet another campaign promise, the Trump administration has eliminated “climate change” from its list of national security threats, preferring instead to “embrace energy dominance.” The national security strategy (NSS) released on Monday stressed the importance of balancing energy security with economic development and environmental protection while rejoicing in America’s energy independence as an achievement to be…

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Comic management: Trump’s approach astray

The least popular first-year US president on record saw fit to begin his « America First » National Security Strategy (NSS) speech by trashing his predecessors. It was a « Trump first » moment, albeit in the name of « the people ».  President Donald Trump boasted  (pdf) of a « new and very different course » for the United States, when only 3 in 10 Americans reckon he’s on the right…

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Der Klassiker comes too early for Robben

Arjen Robben will miss Wednesday’s DFB-Pokal Klassiker clash with Borussia Dortmund after failing to shake off a thigh injury in time. Robben sustained the issue in Bayern’s 2-1 victory over Anderlecht in the Champions League on November 22 and has not featured since for the Bundesliga champions. But the last-16 fixture against Dortmund has come…

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Google Home Max analysis: An assistant for track fans

Hardware The Google Home Max is a large, heavy speaker; it’s definitely more conspicuous than the standard Home or Amazon’s Echo lineup. Still, it’s a charming, attractive device. The gently rounded corners and fabric-covered front both bring to mind Google’s tiny Home Mini and make it just a bit more « friendly » than your average speaker.…