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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started functioning in 1949.
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China tariffs will rise 'even higher' if a deal is not sealed, says Trump
"If we don't make a deal with China, I'll just raise the tariffs even higher," he told reporters at the White House
 "China tariffs will rise 'even higher' if a deal is not sealed, says Trump")
Dissent brews in Google ranks after tech giant sacks 4 employees
One of the workers fired on Monday was connected to a petition against Google working with the US immigration and border patrol agency
 "Dissent brews in Google ranks after tech giant sacks 4 employees")
Audi to slash 9,500 jobs in Germany by 2025: statement
The job cuts will be achieved through an early retirement programme, the company said, adding that it would continue to hire in areas such as electromobility and digitisation.
 "Audi to slash 9,500 jobs in Germany by 2025: statement")
Bloomberg registers with US Election Commission for 2020 presidential run
The 77-year-old former mayor of New York filed paperwork to register a committee called "Mike Bloomberg 2020," commission spokeswoman Judith Ingram confirmed to AFP
 "Bloomberg registers with US Election Commission for 2020 presidential run")
ArcelorMittal plans to shut South Africa plant, 900 workers to lose jobs
Saldanha became operational in 1998 and employs 400 fulltime staff and 500 contract workers
 "ArcelorMittal plans to shut South Africa plant, 900 workers to lose jobs")
General Motors sues Fiat Chrysler over 'bribes' to union for unfair benefit
The suit comes only weeks after the UAW ended a lengthy strike at GM
 "General Motors sues Fiat Chrysler over 'bribes' to union for unfair benefit")
Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash
China had already threatened retaliation if the bill is signed into law by President Donald Trump
 "Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash")
Google, Facebook business models threaten people's rights: Amnesty report
Internet giants use 'ubiquitous surveillance' to collect massive amounts of data, says London-based rights group.
 "Google, Facebook business models threaten people's rights: Amnesty report")
US authorises 'several' firms to sell to China's Huawei amid sanctions
The administration earlier this week said it had extended for another 90 days the full implementation of the sanctions as part of an effort to make a transition easier for Huawei's US partners
 "US authorises 'several' firms to sell to China's Huawei amid sanctions")
World's fossil fuel output plan inconsistent with Paris treaty: UN report
A UN report last year concluded that global CO2 emissions must drop 45% by 2030
 "World's fossil fuel output plan inconsistent with Paris treaty: UN report")
Continental to slash 5,500 jobs globally by 2028 to save 500 million euros
The jobs cull would support Continental's "urgently needed technological transition and thus the strengthening of our competitiveness and future viability", CEO Elmar Degenhart said
 "Continental to slash 5,500 jobs globally by 2028 to save 500 million euros")
China cuts interest rates to boost economy amid flailing demand, trade war
Beijing is struggling to kickstart the economy, which expanded at its lowest pace for nearly three decades in the third quarter, battered by the US trade war, falling global demand for its goods
 "China cuts interest rates to boost economy amid flailing demand, trade war")
Beijing summons US diplomat to lodge protest over Hong Kong rights bill
Vice foreign minister Ma Zhaoxu called in acting charge d'affaires William Klein to lodge a 'strong protest'
 "Beijing summons US diplomat to lodge protest over Hong Kong rights bill")
Deaths from terrorism fall 15.2% but more countries affected by violence
The largest declines were recorded in Iraq, which proclaimed a military victory over IS the previous year, and Somalia, where US forces have been conducting airstrikes against Shabaab extremists
 "Deaths from terrorism fall 15.2% but more countries affected by violence")
'Will arrest if you do it': Philippines president Duterte bans e-cigarettes
His comments come days after Philippine health authorities reported the nation's first vaping-related lung injury
 "'Will arrest if you do it': Philippines president Duterte bans e-cigarettes")
With 2,887 days in office, Shinzo Abe is Japan's longest serving PM
The 65-year-old is also the second-longest-serving leader of the Group of Seven major economies behind only German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been in office since 2005.
 "With 2,887 days in office, Shinzo Abe is Japan's longest serving PM")
US Senate passes bill backing Hong Kong protesters, draws China's ire
The lawmakers also approved a measure that would ban the sale of tear gas, rubber bullets and other equipment that has been used by security forces to suppress the protests in Hong Kong
 "US Senate passes bill backing Hong Kong protesters, draws China's ire")
After 1,000 arrests, police surround last protesters at Hong Kong campus
Since the siege began Sunday, more than 1,000 people were arrested and hundreds of injured treated at hospitals
Data privacy: Google's do-good arm tries to make up for everything else
Public outrage has grown over Google's use of consumer data and domination of the online search market
 "Data privacy: Google's do-good arm tries to make up for everything else")
China says only it can rule on constitutional matters in Hong Kong
The statement could further fan the flames in Hong Kong after months of violent protests over concerns that Beijing is chipping away at the autonomy of the financial hub