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Sri Lanka President dissolves parliament; calls for early polls
In yet another surprise move, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to dissolve the Parliament and call for elections on fifth of […]
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Australian political leader replaced after harassment allegations months from election
Sydney The leader of the opposition in Australia’s most populous state was replaced on Saturday after he resigned over a #MeToo row sparked […]
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Australian police search Melbourne properties in terror investigation
Melbourne Australian counter-terrorism investigators were searching two properties in suburban Melbourne on Saturday morning, the day after a man killed one person in […]
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US mail bomb suspect indicted on 30 counts in New York
New York US prosecutors in New York on Saturday indicted the Florida man accused of sending pipe bombs to critics of Donald Trump […]
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Senate Democrats weigh lawsuit over Trump Justice Dept appointment
Washington US Senate Democrats are considering legal action over President Donald Trump’s appointment of a new acting attorney general, congressional sources said on […]
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North Korea cancelled Pompeo talks: US ambassador
United States Ambassador Nikki Haley has said that North Korea cancelled this week’s talks between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a […]
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New ministers sworn in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, new ministers were sworn in today even as the political uncertainty continues whether Mahinda Rajapaksa’s government commands a majority in […]
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Prince Charles vows not to meddle as king
London Britain’s Prince Charles said on Wednesday he was not “stupid” enough to keep speaking out on contentious public issues once he becomes […]
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Bangladesh to go to polls on Dec 23; to use EVMs for the first time
Dhaka Bangladesh will hold its general election on December 23 and for the first time will use electronic voting machines on a limited […]
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Trump to celebrate Diwali in Oval Office next Tuesday White House
United States President Donald Trump would celebrate Diwali in his Oval Office next Tuesday, the White House has said. A day earlier Trump […]
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‘Trump wants H-1B visas in more highly-skilled as opposed to outsourcing roles’
Washington The Donald Trump administration wants to make changes in the existing H-1B provisions for it to play a better role in attracting […]
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California shooting: US Marine veteran kills 12 in bar packed with students
Washington A US Marine veteran dressed in black sprayed bullets inside a crowded dance bar popular with college students on Wednesday night, killing […]