Stellan Skarsgard Says He Was Happy To Play A 'Bimbo' In 'Mamma Mia!'
Stellan Skarsgard was fine just being eye candy in the “Mamma Mia!” universe.
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Modi's strongman rule raises questions about India's 'democratic decline' as he seeks a third term
A decade into power, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set to secure a rare third term, with the general elections now underway. Under his rule, India's economic growth has been robust and its geopolitical standing in the world has risen. Yet, the country has also witnessed signs of democratic backsliding which has become apparent during his leadership, observers and critics say. "Modi has projected himself in the mould of an East Asia strongman," Asim Ali, an independent political researcher in New Delhi, told CNBC. He has also
Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
The Biden administration’s new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles won’t have a huge immediate impact on American consumers or the car market because very few such cars are sold in the United States.
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — adding to tensions with Beijing
The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment — an election year move that's increasing friction between the world's two largest economies.
Canada presses Germany to boost parts production as Ukraine struggles to field its Leopard tanks
Germany's defence minister acknowledged Friday that countries like Canada — and to a lesser extent Ukraine — are in a tough spot when it comes to maintaining older variants of the Leopard 2 main battle tank and keeping them in the field.
US promises to squash Palestinian membership push at UN following vote
The U.S. has promised to vote against any resolution that would seek to grant the Palestinians full membership in the United Nations after a General Assembly resolution passed with significant support from member states.
Russia shows off NATO military hardware captured in Ukraine; Moscow to beef up weapons, front line forces
This was CNBC's live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.
Swedish Death Cleaning Might Be The Key To Ending Clutter
We’re more than a month into the spring season, which means “spring cleaning” is on many Americans’ minds.
The Latest | Germany will resume working with UN agency for Palestinians, following review
Germany said Wednesday that it plans to follow several other countries in resuming cooperation with the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians in Gaza after the publication of an independent review of its neutrality.