Category: International

France Eiffel tower’s lights put out in solidarity with Aleppo civilians

Paris, Dec 15 (IANS) Lights of the Eiffel Tower were put out on Wednesday in solidarity with civilians in Aleppo…

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Britain must not emerge victorious from talks with EU: Slovak PM

Bratislava, Dec 15 (IANS) Britain must not emerge from negotiations on post-Brexit relations with the EU as the victor, Slovak…

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Syria’s al-Assad vows to continue offensive after liberating Aleppo

Moscow, Dec 15 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that government forces would continue with offensive against terrorists…

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Trump’s transition approval trails predecessors: Gallup

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Americans are split down the middle on how they view President-elect Donald Trump's handling of his…

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US intel agencies disagree on Russian election hacking

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the CIA disagree on the purpose…

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Russia urges US to pressurise Syrian opposition to withdraw

Moscow, Dec 15 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday urged the United States to mount pressure on the…

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US Fed hikes key interest rate by 0.25%

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday increased its key interest rate by 25 basis points in…

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Secretary-General designate appreciates India’s contribution to UN

By Arul Louis United Nations, Dec 15 (IANS) Secretary-General designate Antonio Guterres has expressed appreciation for India's contributions to the…

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Madhesi Morcha to oppose local body polls in Nepal

Kathmandu, Dec 14 (IANS) A day after Nepal's three major political parties -- Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre --…

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Syria’s President says jihadists came to Palmyra with US support

Damascus, Dec 14 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that the jihadists who attacked Palmyra a few days ago came…

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Microsoft CEO Nadella to meet Trump

By Arul Louis New York, Dec 14 (IANS) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is to meet President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday…

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Trump appoints PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi to strategic, policy forum

By Arul Louis New York, Dec 14 (IANS) Calling her one of the "pioneering CEOs," President-elect Donald Trump appointed PepsiCo…

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China urges US to abide by South China Sea commitment

Beijing, Dec 14 (IANS) China on Wednesday urged the United States to keep its promise not to take a position…

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Chinese volunteers complete 180-day space colony experiment

Beijing, Dec 14 (IANS) Four Chinese volunteers on Wednesday completed a 180-day experiment of living inside a closed capsule to…

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US, Mexico expand joint cargo inspections at border

Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) Government representatives of the United States and Mexico have announced the expansion of a pilot programme…

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Duterte could be impeached over confession about killing drug addicts

Manila, Dec 14 (IANS) Philippine Senator Richard Gordon on Wednesday warned that an impeachment process could be initiated against President…

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Emirati explorers raise UAE flag in Antarctica

Abu Dhabi, Dec 14 (IANS/WAM) Two Emiratis have raised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag in Antarctica as part of…

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Morocco among top 3 fastest growing reinsurance markets in Africa

Johannesburg, Dec 14 (IANS/MAP) Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco are the fastest growing reinsurance markets in Africa, driven by the size…

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‘India, Afghanistan priority for new Pakistan Army chief’

Islamabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Tackling India and Afghanistan and their new-found bonhomie will be a priority for Pakistan Army's new…

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No quick change in ties with new US Secretary of State: Russia

Moscow, Dec 14 (IANS) Russia's relations with the US would not be changed overnight even if Rex Tillerson is confirmed…

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