Australia’s sovereign wealth fund threatened by rise of nationalism: former treasurer
CANBERRA, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The global rise of nationalism is threatening the plans of Future Fund, Australia's sovereign wealth fund, its chairman said on Wednesday. Peter Costello, the longest-serving treasurer in Australian history who founded the Future Fund...
Chinese language shares open increased Wednesday
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese stocks opened higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.20 percent to open at 3,060.43 points. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 0.47 percent higher at 9,640.95 points.
Ethiopian Airways spokesman confirms black field from crashed aircraft will probably be despatched to Europe
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Airlines spokesman confirms black box from crashed plane will be sent to...
China on stable observe towards sustainable progress with authorized assure: professional
CHICAGO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China is a modern state with a legal system founded on the rule of law and is on a solid trajectory toward sustainable growth, a U.S. scholar said. "This is of crucial importance to the world," said Khairy Tourk, a professor of Economics...
Market alternate charges in China — March 6
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar...
All of the tasks of Beijing Winter Video games Zhangjiakou zone to be accomplished by subsequent August
SHIJIAZHUANG, March 6 (Xinhua) -- All the projects of Beijing Winter Games Zhangjiakou zone to be completed by the end of next August, said Wu Weidong, mayor of Zhangjiakou city. Located some 200km northwest of Beijing, Zhangjiakou will host snowboarding, freestyle...
The Newest: FAA cites ‘new evidence’ in grounding 737 Max
HEJERE, Ethiopia — The Latest on The Latest on Ethiopian Airlines crash (all times local): 11:10 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration says new evidence from the Ethiopian Airlines crash site coupled with its own data gathering led it to order the grounding of...
China renews yellow alert for thick fog
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China's national observatory Wednesday renewed a yellow alert for thick fog that will affect most parts of the country. From Wednesday morning, thick fog will sweep parts of Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei and Liaoning, according to the National...
U.S. treasury secretary urges Congress to lift debt ceiling “as quickly as attainable”
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday urged congressional leaders to raise the federal debt limit as the department begins accounting maneuvers to avoid a default. In a letter addressed to top lawmakers, Mnuchin said the...
Girl Chicken’s Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach secretly welcome child boy
Filmmakers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have become parents to baby boy. The Lady Bird director, 35, and The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) director, 49, are new parents to a baby son, a rep for Gerwig told People on Wednesday. The boy is the first baby for...
New Urine Check Might Diagnose Preeclampsia Earlier
Share on PinterestPreeclampsia now affects 1 in 20 pregnant women. Getty ImagesA new urine test developed by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center could accurately and rapidly diagnose preeclampsia in earlier stages of pregnancy. That, in...
What to Know About Psychosis Danger for ADHD Medication Like Adderall
Share on PinterestAdderall can increase psychosis risk for teens, young adults. Getty Images Adolescents and young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are treated with stimulant medications have a small risk of developing psychosis —...
Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Deaths Exhibits Opioid Disaster Far From Over
Despite efforts to control the opioid crisis, the number of deaths due to fentanyl overdose continues to grow exponentially. A new report from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention marked the beginning of the third wave of the opioid crisis in...
Man, 86, travels to LITHUANIA to have his hip changed as a result of he feared he would die ready
A man travelled to Lithuania and paid £6,000 to have his hip replaced because he was afraid he would die waiting for the NHS to get round to it. Peter Gaillard, 86, was told he could have to wait 80 weeks (a year and seven months) to have the surgery near his home in...
Celeb stylist Ali Mandelkorn goes thrifting for a trigger
NEW YORK — As a celebrity stylist, Ali Mandelkorn is usually surrounded by designer duds, so getting back to some of her favorite fashion vibes, vintage and thrift, was a treat. She went deep into the racks of a Goodwill store in Los Angeles for a collection released...
Why Moisturizing Your Pores and skin Helps Stop Age-Associated Ailments
Share on PinterestExperts say moisturizing your skin twice a day is a healthy habit. Getty ImagesIt makes sense that moisturizing the skin is the best way to keep it from getting dry and itchy. But what if there is a link between dry skin and a host of age-related...
New Analysis Exhibits ‘Female Viagra’ Protected to Combine with Alcohol — What to Know
Share on PinterestAccording to current FDA rules, women using Addyi not only have to be counseled to abstain from all booze, but sign an agreement form promising to do so. Getty ImagesIn 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Addyi (flibanserin), a...
New Ballot Exhibits Rising Majority Of People Help Legalizing Marijuana
More Americans are voicing their support for the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use, according to a recent survey. The 2018 General Social Survey revealed that 61 percent of respondents said that marijuana use should be legalized. The support...
E-cigarettes trigger ‘indicators of lung harm’
E-cigarettes are not safe for your lungs, researchers have declared on the back of another worrying study into vaping. Scientists found vapers are nearly twice as likely to suffer wheezing and difficulty breathing than those who do not smoke or use e-cigs. These...
Early Indicators of Diabetes, Coronary heart Illness Present in Center Faculty College students
Share on PinterestExperts say middle schools are a good place to do cardiovascular screenings. Getty ImagesA study of Ohio children prompts researchers to encourage schools to screen students for cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Heart disease and diabetes are often...