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World markets dive as Trump sparks trade, North Korea worries

Global stocks sank Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with talks that are aimed at averting a trade war with China. Equities were also dented by poor eurozone economic data, and as Trump cast doubt on a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “Trump (is) continuing to drive uncertainty over global trade,” said analyst Joshua Mahony at trading firm IG. “European markets are following their Asian counterparts lower, as a pessimistic tone from Trump is compounded by downbeat economic data,” he added. Markets had surged Monday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said they had agreed to pull back from imposing threatened tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, and continue talks on a variety of trade issues. However, Trump has declared that he was “not satisfied” with the status of the talks, fuelling worries that the world’s top two economies could still slug out an economically pain
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Philippines will no longer participate in any U.S.-led wars, says Duterte.

President Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines has reiterated his country will no longer participate in any U.S.-led war as it has gained nothing from its past participation “except brutality and agony.” “I am addressing America right now. Whatever expeditions that you will conduct, any wars that you will fight in any other countries, count us out,” Duterte said in a speech before new graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy in Silang, Cavite Wednesday. The latest U.S.-led war that the Philippines was involved in was the 2003 Iraq invasion, which just marked its 15th anniversary Tuesday. “We did not benefit (from these expeditions) all these years of sacrifice except brutality and agony. We will stand on our own,” Duterte said. The Philippines is a treaty ally of the United States. Both countries hold joint military exercises to improve the inter-operability of troops. However, their relations have been strained in recent years. Duterte has repeatedly sa
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May seeks EU backing against Russia on spy attack.

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday sought to unite EU leaders in condemnation of Moscow over the poisoning of a former Russian spy, but she faces resistance from states keen to protect their Kremlin ties. May will brief her colleagues at a Brussels summit on the progress of the investigation into the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the English city of Salisbury using a deadly Soviet-developed nerve agent. While the US, France and Germany have swung behind London, saying they accept the UK assessment that the Russian state is the only plausible culprit, other EU countries with close links to Moscow — notably Greece and Italy — want a softer line. May will remind her fellow 27 leaders the threat from the east will continue long after Britain leaves the bloc next year. “The challenge of Russia is one that will endure for years to come. As a European democracy the UK will stand shoulder to shoulder with the EU and with NATO to face these th
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Under-fire Mourinho attacks 'brainless' Manchester United critics.

The club have endured a difficult few weeks and their manager feels it is because some people cannot see they are in transition Jose Mourinho believes "people with a brain" should be able to see that Manchester United's recent issues are a result of being in "transition". Although United have only failed to win four of their last 15 games across all competitions, performances have fallen well short of expectations. The most striking failure in recent months was  the 2-1 defeat at home to Sevilla in the Champions League round of 16  , a defeat which eliminated United from Europe's elite competition. Mourinho came in for significant criticism over United's tactics in the wake of that defeat and  he responded with a 12-minute tirade in his news conference before the 2-0 FA Cup win over Brighton  . Much of that rant focused on the expectations of United fans and Mourinho has again addressed the subject of supporters, saying he is convinced
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know the latest football transfer news and gossips.

Liverpool boss Klopp on PSG shortlist Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is on Paris Saint-Germain's shortlist to become their next coach, according to  Le Parisien . The German joins Luis Enrique, Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte on a list of potential new bosses, with Unai Emery set to be sacked at the end of the season following more failure in the Champions League. Klopp, meanwhile, is under contract at Anfield until 2022. Ibrahimovic on brink of MLS move Zlatan Ibrahimovic's transfer to Major League Soccer has been in discussions for more than a year, but the pieces are finally into place to make that blockbuster a reality. ESPN  reported on Thursday morning that the Ibrahimovic move to MLS was imminent, with Jose Mourinho giving his blessing. Sources have now confirmed to  Goal  that the 36-year-old is in advanced discussions with MLS on a transfer from Manchester United to the LA Galaxy that would see him head to California in the coming
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Ivory Coast security forces stop opposition march.

Riot police in Ivory Coast on Thursday arrested protestors and fired teargas to prevent an opposition demonstration from going ahead, AFP journalists said. The opposition coalition Together for Democracy and Sovereignty (EDS) called the march to protest against the electoral commission which it accuses of political bias. It comes ahead of senatorial elections on Saturday, with municipal and regional polls due later in 2018 ahead of presidential elections in 2020. Police used tear gas and arrested around a dozen demonstrators who were heading towards the starting point of Thursday’s rally in the economic centre Abidjan. After three hours of trying to evade police, the EDS cancelled the rally. EDS spokesman Jean-Gervais Tcheide was arrested while he was being interviewed by reporters, an AFP journalist said. EDS president Georges Armand Ouegnin said he felt “scandalised by the serious violation of freedom of expression”. “In a democratic country we have the righ
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Arrest warrant issued for ex-South Korean President Lee over corruption.

A South Korea court issued an arrest warrant for ex-President Lee Myung-bak on corruption charges Thursday, Yonhap news agency reported, days after he faced a marathon interrogation by prosecutors. The 76-year-old, who served from 2008 to 2013, is the latest of several ex-leaders to be embroiled in a criminal inquiry and is being investigated for multiple cases of bribery amounting to millions of dollars. Prosecutors had raised fears he may destroy evidence if not detained. Yonhap reported that if convicted of all the allegations he could be jailed for up to 45 years. Lee, who has denied most of the accusations he faced, will be the fourth surviving former South Korean leader to be detained over corruption. The allegations against Lee include claims that the Samsung Group bought a presidential pardon in 2009 for its chairman Lee Kun-hee, who had been convicted of tax evasion and given a suspended jail sentence. Lee is also accused of accepting millions of dollars f
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Lagos Driver Caught In Gay Sex: "I Have Sodomized 7 People, 12-year Old Boy".

The Lagos police command has arrested a certain Seyi Olowookere, a 42-year old driver for sodomizing a 12-year-old boy. The suspect, who confessed to sodomizing 7 other individuals including adults reportedly lured the boy from a football field to his house at Alhaji Marshal Road, Surulere, Lagos. speaking on the issue, the victim said; “I was playing football with my friends when Mr. Seyi asked me to freestyle for him because I am a rapper. . I rapped a few songs for him and he asked me to come with him that he will help me. When we got to his apartment, he removed his clothes and asked me to do same. And then from behind, he inserted his manhood into my anus. He begged me to suck his breast, I said no. When he was done, he pleaded with me not to tell anyone but when I got home, I couldn’t keep it to myself. So I told my parents, who got the Police involved.” Seyi, on his part said; “I promised to help him when I saw him playing and singing with his friends. I asked him to follow me
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Pique reveals how Barcelona stars troll Real Madrid rivals on secret WhatsApp group.

The Camp Nou club are 15 points clear of their Clasico rivals in La Liga, a fact that their veteran defender rarely fails to remind the Blancos of Gerard Pique has revealed how Barcelona are using a secret all-Clasico WhatsApp group to rub rivals Real Madrid's noses in their excellent form this season. The Blaugrana are closing in on securing the Liga title and could yet finish the season unbeaten, with their form meaning they sit 15 points ahead of the capital club. Madrid's disastrous first half of the season even threatened their chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League, but a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired resurgence has at least ensured they will avoid that embarrassment just a year on from winning the title themselves. RELATED BARCELONA AND SPAIN STAR PIQUE'S GROUP KOSMOS TO INVEST €3 BILLION AND SET TO REVOLUTIONISE DAVIS CUP LIVERPOOL MISSED OUT ON RONALDO & PIQUE AFTER IGNORING SCOUT'S ADVICE 'TENNIS NEEDED A WORLD CUP
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