China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet

The project has stoked concerns about displacement and environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh.

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$1.15B Mega Millions jackpot: Which states would have the largest payout?

While every player is vying for the same record-setting prize, a winner's payout would vary by state.
The Hill - 11h
We're booking profits in our largest stock position. Here's why

Jim Cramer's long-held belief that discipline trumps conviction required us to act.
CNBC - 1d
Pope Francis opens ‘holy door’ at one of largest prisons in Italy

Pontiff opens sacred portal at Rebibbia jail outside Rome to show ‘hope does not disappoint’. Pope Francis has visited one of the largest prisons in Italy, opening a special “holy door” for the ...
The Guardian - 1d
World Bank lifts China growth forecasts but calls for deeper reforms

Policy easing and stronger exports have helped economy, but country still faces property crisis and weak demand. The World Bank has lifted its growth forecasts for China’s economy, but called for ...
The Guardian - 1d
World Bank lifts China growth forecast but calls for deeper reforms

Multilateral lender says greater detail of policies is needed to bolster household and business confidence
Financial Times - 1d
‘A sense of freedom’: China’s small bookshops relocate across the world

As stores that were spaces for open discussion have been forced to close, new ventures spring up overseas. On 24 November, exactly two years after a fire in an apartment building in Xinjiang ...
The Guardian - 3d
Turmoil between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was building for months

Blake Lively has alleged that her ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star and director Justin Baldoni created a hostile work environment and tried to ruin her reputation. He denied the accusations.
NBC News - 4d
Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership

Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime.
The New York Times - 4d
Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to create world's third-largest automaker

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.
NBC News - 4d