G-20 Balances Chinese, Western Concerns After strenuous efforts during backroom negotiations running into months, China has managed to get the Group of 20 nations to pledge an end of protectionism in global trade and investments, which has been severely hurting its economy. But it will be a long time before China will reap any benefit, because the G20 gave its members until 2018 to implement the pledge. "We extend our commitments ...
New Zealand posted a seasonally adjusted current account deficit of NZ$1.826 billion in the second quarter of 2016, Statistics New Zealand said on Wednesday. more...
Justin Bieber put his own spin on Tupac's "Thugz Mansion" during his recent appearance and performance on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Bieber performed a stripped-down version of the track as he was backed by only a guitar player. "Ain't no place I'd rather be / Chillin' with homies and family / Sky high, iced out paradise / In the skyyyyyyyyyy . . . / Ain't no place I'd rather be." more...
Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock are among the artists who will appear on Isaiah Rashad's new album The Sun's Tirade. Lamar is featured on the Zacari-assisted "Wat's Wrong," while Rock pops up on "Tity and Dolla" alongside Hugh Augustine and SZA appearing on "Stuck in the Mud." Also, The Internet's Syd appears on "Silkk The Shocker." more...
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