October 2018
US orders 5,200 troops deployed to border with Mexico
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The US government has announced that it will deploy 5,200 troops along the border with Mexico in response to the two Central American migrant caravans that are currently crossing Guatemala and…
US tax cut fails to boost investment, jobs: Survey
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) A massive corporate tax cut passed by the US Congress last year has done little to boost investment and job creation, according to a survey. On Monday, the survey, conducted by…
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Typhoon Yutu makes landfall in Philippines
Manila, Oct 30 (IANS) Typhoon Yutu made landfall in Philippines’ Isabela province on Tuesday, according to the country’s disaster management agency. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Yutu slammed into…
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US plans to borrow $425 bn in Q4: Treasury
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The US Treasury Department announced its plans to borrow $425 billion of privately-held net marketable debt in the fourth quarter of 2018. The estimated borrowing for the fourth quarter in 2018,…
6.1-magnitude quake jolts New Zealand
Wellington, Oct 30 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted New Zealand’ North Island on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake, which occurred at 2.13 a.m., was initially centered at…
UN official meets Sri Lanka Speaker over political crisis
By Arul Louis United Nations, Oct 30 (IANS) A UN official met Sri Lanka’s Parliament Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and conveyed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s concern over the ongoing political crisis that has gripped the island nation….
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At UN, Pakistan attacks growing arms sales to India
By Arul Louis United Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan has attacked growing arms sales to India by several countries, including the US and Russia, calling them “double standards” that jeopardise regional balances. “The policy of double…
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 27: Stephan James, Dr. Rhea L. Combs, Curator of Film & Photography National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian, KiKi Layne, Regina Hall, and KInshasha Holman-Conwill, Deputy Director of…
Shakeela to make cameo in her biopic
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) A biopic on southern film industry’s adult film star Shakeela will see her play a cameo. Director Indrajit Lankesh is helming the movie, which stars Richa Chadha in the role of…
Better balance needed between civil rights, right to development: India
By Arul Louis United Nations, Oct 30 (IANS) India, which is facing several protests against development projects, has said that there has to be a better balance between the right to development and civil and…
Mayors warn petrol, diesel vehicle makers
London, Oct 30 (IANS) The Mayors of Paris, Copenhagen, Seoul, and Medellin on Monday called for vehicle manufacturers to stop producing petrol and diesel cars as soon as possible to protect the health of children…
AIADMK allots bypoll duties for party leaders
Chennai, Oct 30 (IANS) The ruling AIADMK party on Monday geared up for bypolls in 20 assembly constituencies by announcing rolls for various party leaders. It should however be noted that the Election Commission has…
‘US to announce decision of action regarding Khashoggi’s death’
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) US is weighing “different options” concerning the death of a Saudi journalist and will announce its decision of action, said the White House. In a press briefing, White House spokesperson Sarah…
Guterres expresses grief over Indonesian plane crash
United Nations, Oct 30 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed sadness over an airplane accident in Indonesia. “The secretary-general was deeply saddened to learn of the airplane accident in Indonesia, which reportedly took the…