Category: International

US dollar rises on upbeat data

New York, Nov 16 (IANS) The US dollar climbed against most major currencies as economic data from the country came…

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Trump wants billionaire investor as commerce secretary

Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump wants to name billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as Commerce Secretary. Ross, 78,…

9 years ago

US stocks trade mixed amid data

New York, Nov 16 (IANS) US stocks traded mixed as investors mainly focused on newly-released data and remarks from a…

9 years ago

Republicans choose Paul Ryan as House Speaker again

Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) House Republicans renominated Speaker Paul D. Ryan as their leader on Tuesday, quieting rumours of an…

9 years ago

Nearly 300 migrants rescued in Mediterranean

Rome, Nov 16 (IANS/AKI) A total of 298 migrants were rescued in rough seas in the Mediterranean and a corpse…

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‘Trump to stress global climate accord’s economic impact’

Rome, Nov 16 (IANS/AKI) As US President, Donald Trump is likely to emphasise the negative effect on the US economy…

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Prosecutors probe damaged Bernini elephant statue in Rome

Rome, Nov 16 (IANS/AKI) Prosecutors on Tuesday opened an investigation into damage caused to one of Rome's most famous statues…

9 years ago

At Marrakech, over 20 countries sign India’s ambitious initiative – International Solar Alliance

By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) As the joint high level segment of the Marrakech climate talk was underway…

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End fossil fuel subsidy, says UN chief

By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) Reminding the world of its commitments to the climate change, UN Secretary General…

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Italian economy grows 0.3% in Q3, shows preliminary data

Rome, Nov 15 (IANS) Italy's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2016…

9 years ago

German economic growth rises slightly in Q3

Berlin, Nov 15 (IANS) The German economic growth rose slightly in the third quarter of 2016, official data showed on…

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World can’t afford any country regressing from Paris agreement: UNGA President

by Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) Amid speculations on US President-elect Donald Trump rolling back from the Paris climate…

9 years ago

COP22: EU, UfM announce platform for renewables

Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS/MAP) The European Union (EU) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) have announced the release of…

9 years ago

Ban Ki-moon expresses deep admiration for Moroccan King

Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS/MAP) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his deep admiration and respect for Moroccan King Mohammed…

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Japan’s Hitachi develops lensless camera technology

Tokyo, Nov 15 (IANS) Japanese multinational conglomerate company Hitachi Ltd. on Tuesday said it has developed a camera technology that…

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‘Tolerance a cultural, religious value in UAE’

Abu Dhabi, Nov 15 (IANS/WAM) Tolerance is a highly respected religious and cultural value in the UAE, and the people…

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Hundreds of people take arms against Afghan Taliban

Kabul, Nov 15 (IANS) Hundreds of Afghan people have taken up arms against Taliban in the northern Jowzjan province after…

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Trump’s granddaughter wows Chinese with Mandarin

Beijing, Nov 15 (IANS) A video showing the granddaughter of US President-elect Donald Trump speaking Mandarin has been a big…

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Israel demolishes Palestinian structures in East Jerusalem, Hebron

Jerusalem, Nov 15 (IANS) Israeli authorities on Tuesday demolished several Palestinian structures in East Jerusalem and the West Bank city…

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Paris agreement unstoppable, Trump will change mind: UN chief

By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Ban ki-Moon on Tuesday said he is confident that…

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