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Soldiers of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) march in formation past Tiananmen Square during a rehearsal before a military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People’s Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Soldiers of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) march in formation past Tiananmen Square during a rehearsal before a military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People’s Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

China marks 70 years of Communist rule with massive show of force

BEIJING, (Reuters) – China celebrated its growing power and confidence with a massive display of military hardware and goose-stepping troops in Beijing yesterday, overseen by President Xi Jinping who pledged peaceful development on the 70th birthday of Communist China.

Hong Kong on edge ahead of sensitive Chinese anniversary

HONG KONG,  (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s metro stations and roads re-opened today, after a chaotic weekend that saw police fire water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who set fires and threw petrol bombs outside government offices and across central districts.

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

(Reuters) – Fashion retailer Forever 21 Inc said yesterday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its business, joining a growing list of brick-and-mortar players who have taken a hit from fierce e-commerce competition .

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U.S. House Democrats subpoena Pompeo for Ukraine documents

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives who are pursuing an impeachment inquiry against Presi-dent Donald Trump forged ahead with their probe yesterday, issuing a subpoena to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for documents concerning contact with the Ukrainian government.

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