China Warns of WAR With US Amid Coronavirus Backlash

Internal memo says China should prepare for “worst case scenario” of “armed conflict” with USA, according to Reuters A leaked Chinese memo recommends the country prepare for a “worst-case” scenario of “armed confrontation” with the United States amid global backlash over the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters. Chinese...

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Russians drinking less, living longer, WHO says

 Russia remains a nation of heavy drinkers, but alcohol consumption has fallen 43 percent from 2003 to 2016, a key factor in the country’s rapid rise in life expectancy, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Russians consume the equivalent of 11-12 liters worth of pure ethanol a year, among the world’s...

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RUSSIA SURPASSES CHINA IN GOLD HOLDINGS

The Central Bank of Russia reported purchasing 8.5 million troy ounces of gold in January-November 2018. With its 67.6 million ounces of gold Russia is now the world's fifth largest holder behind the US, Germany, France and Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); China dropped to sixth place...

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