16 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on George A. Romero, father of zombie movies, dies at 77
George A. Romero, father of zombie movies, dies at 77
George Romero, “Night of the Living Dead” creator, died of lung cancer in a Toronto hospital on Sunday.
16 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Winnie the Pooh just got blacklisted by China
Winnie the Pooh just got blacklisted by China
The bear has been censored on Chinese social media in the lead-up to the 19th Communist Party Congress, reports the FT.
16 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on United Arab Emirates reportedly behind hacking of Qatari media that incited crisis
United Arab Emirates reportedly behind hacking of Qatari media that incited crisis
The UAE planted a false story on a Qatari site that was used as a pretext for the current crisis, The WaPo reported.
16 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China property investment, sales quicken in June despite government curbs
China property investment, sales quicken in June despite government curbs
China’s real estate investment growth sped up in June after slowing in May.
16 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on More from China’s stats bureau: "Prudent and neutral monetary policy"
More from China’s stats bureau: "Prudent and neutral monetary policy"
National Bureau of Statistics comments reported via Reuters:
– H1 economic achievement “hard won”
– Expects more positive changes in China’s economy in h2
(bolding mine for emphasis)
16 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Delta fires back at Ann Coulter after she rages about seat reassignment
Delta fires back at Ann Coulter after she rages about seat reassignment
The airline tweeted that it would refund Coulter the $30 she had paid to pre-book a seat with extra leg room.
16 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China reports 6.9% second-quarter GDP growth on year, topping expectations
China reports 6.9% second-quarter GDP growth on year, topping expectations
China reported second quarter growth data Monday as investors watch for any signs of slowdown.