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Новости за 18.12.2024

Voice of America 

Press freedom continues to deteriorate in Hong Kong

Washington — Jailed pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai testified Tuesday that the Hong Kong government became "very strict" after Beijing's national security law came into effect in 2020. The 77-year-old British national made the statement when the court asked him to explain comments he made in August 2020 following the arrest of pro-democracy former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting. At the time, Lai said the arrest showed that the Beijing-imposed national security law, or NSL, "definitely had destroyed... Читать дальше...

TheHill.com 

Bush, Obama alumni ask Biden administration to ease up on Cuba before Trump takes office

A group of former diplomatic and national security officials is calling on the Biden administration to loosen some restrictions on Cuba before handing over the reins of U.S. diplomacy to President-elect Trump. In a letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris, the former officials — including former Havana Chief of Mission Vicki Huddleston and...

Chicago Sun-Times 

Eddie Acevedo olvida sus lentes —y su testimonio anterior— mientras sube al estrado en el juicio de Madigan

El ex representante estatal condenado, Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, subió brevemente al estrado de testigos el lunes y contradijo la afirmación de los fiscales de que no hizo ningún trabajo por los miles de dólares que le pagaron dos empresas de servicios públicos que supuestamente intentaron sobornar al ex presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de Illinois, Michael J. Madigan.

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Oilprice.com 

China's Car Exports Surge as Domestic Sales Slow

China has transformed itself from a minor player in the auto industry two decades ago to the world leader in car production and exports, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs), the New York Times reported late last month. But the trend of China's impact on the global auto market has been best characterized by this chart, published over the weekend, showing how Chinese car production has gone from 1% to 39% of global production in 20 years. The rapid ascent was fueled by significant government investment... Читать дальше...

BangkokPost.com 

Gourmet Market presents Italian hampers

Gourmet Market presents a range of Italian hampers for the festive season at "Blissful Hampers 2025: Super Premium The Iconic Italy" at Emporium, EmQuartier, Emsphere and The Mall Ngamwongwan, Bangkae and Bangkapi branches until Jan 15.

BangkokPost.com 

Greenpeace explores the reality of plastic pollution

Greenpeace Thailand invites everyone to explore the reality of plastic pollution and uncover the truth about biodegradable plastics at the exhibition "Beyond The Label: Debunking The Biodegradable Plastic Myth", which is running on the L floor of Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre until Dec 28.

BangkokPost.com 

Enjoy the festive season with special afternoons at Tea & Tipple

Tea & Tipple at Centara Grand at CentralWorld embraces the holiday spirit with the launch of its Festive Afternoon Tea. Available from now until Dec 31, this seasonal delight promises an enchanting afternoon filled with the flavours of the festive season.