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Climate change pushes Bordeaux winemakers to harvest at night
Climate change pushes Bordeaux winemakers to harvest at night
by  AFP

In France's southern Bordeaux region, the grape harvest is often now done at night to ensure the peak freshness required to obtain the best wine but this is also a response to climate change. "Anyone who says climate change isn't real isn't a Bordeaux winemaker." jed/rl/jj/ach

Biden's Vietnam trip aimed at reining in China
Biden's Vietnam trip aimed at reining in China
by  AFP

President Joe Biden arrives in Vietnam on Sunday on a mission to bolster US influence, but the heavy emphasis on countering rival China will likely confine human rights concerns to the margins. And it is China that Biden has in his sights on the trip, as Beijing keeps up intense efforts to expand its influence in Asia.

Asian markets extend losses as US rate hike fears build
Asian markets extend losses as US rate hike fears build
by  AFP

Stocks sank again Friday after another report pointing to a resilient US jobs market added to the misery for investors who fear the Federal Reserve is not finished with its campaign of monetary tightening. Therefore, it would be wise for the Fed to tighten its monetary policy more instead of less, or at least keep the screws tighter for longer."

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