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US tightens licensing requirements for certain medical device exports to N. Korea

The Treasury Department building is pictured at dusk in Washington, Jun. 6, 2019. AP-Yonhap WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department has published a list of medical devices requiring “specific authorization” for export to North Korea, a Federal Register notice showed Friday, apparently tightening licensing requirements for the items amid North Korea’s advancing nuclear and missile…

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Iraq’s paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen? | Politics News

It was his first speech in front of parliament as Iraq’s prime minister, and Ali al-Zaidi was quick to set out his stall. “[I am committing to] reforming the security apparatus by restricting weapons to state control and strengthening the capabilities of the security forces,” al-Zaidi pledged in mid-May. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

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Months of craftsmanship create lasting luster in Pingyao lacquerware

Designated in 2006 as national intangible cultural heritage of China, Pingyao lacquerware is known for its lustrous finish and gold-painted designs. Each piece undergoes five to eight layers of lacquer, with each layer meticulously sanded and polished. Using the warmth and pressure of their hands, artisans gradually bring out the lacquer’s shine. Creating a single…

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Plastic Injection Molding California for High Volume Production

Plastic Injection Molding California for High-Volume Production

Manufacturing at scale is no longer only about producing larger quantities. Today, companies also need speed, consistency, precision, and reliable operational performance across every production cycle. This is one of the biggest reasons why businesses increasingly rely on plastic injection molding California services to support high-volume manufacturing requirements. From automotive and medical devices to electronics…

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