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Donald Trump risks tensions with China in unprecedented talk with Taiwan

Donald Trump risks tensions with China in unprecedented talk with Taiwan

President-elect Donald Trump received a phone call by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on 2 December and posted his thoughts on Twitter, saying the countrys leader called to congratulate him. The move breaks with US’s One-China policy, causing China’s foreign office to lodge a complaint. In 2007, Taiwans ruling Democratic Progressive Party asserted a separate identity from China and called for the enactment of a new constitution for a normal country.However, China considers the self-ruled island to be part of its territory and the US has not had any formal ties with Taiwan since 1979. Dec 3, 2016
Germany arrests suspected Islamist in intelligence agency

Germany arrests suspected Islamist in intelligence agency

A German citizen employed by Germanys domestic intelligence agency has been arrested on accusations that he made Islamist declarations on the internet and revealed internal agency material, Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere told reporters on Wednesday November 30. Nov 30, 2016
World reacts to Fidel Castro's death

World reacts to Fidel Castros death

Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former leader, died on 26 November, aged 90. His brother, current Cuban President Raul Castro, made the announcement on state television.People across Cuba were saddened and shocked by the announcement, while many Cubans in exile in Miami took to the streets to celebrate the news of Fidel’s death.Leaders worldwide shared their condolences on social media and highlighted his historic importance. Nov 26, 2016
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