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Bangladesh ex-PM Zia gets 5-year RI in graft case
Dhaka, Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was today sentenced to five years’ rigorous imprisonment for corruption, a body blow for the main […]
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Maldives crisis: China says international community should play constructive role to restore political stability
The international community should play a constructive role in promoting stability in the Maldives, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a visiting envoy […]
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China deploys Su-35 jets in South China Sea to counter US patrols
China has deployed the newly- acquired Russian made Su-35 fighter jets in its combat mission over the disputed South China Sea to challenge […]
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US Senate approves budget deal, but too late to avert govt shutdown
The US Senate approved a budget deal including a stopgap government funding bill early on Friday, but it was too late to prevent […]
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US Senate reaches two-year budget deal to avert govt shutdown
The US Senate today reached a rare bipartisan compromise to avert another crippling government shutdown by reaching a two-year budget deal to raise […]
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Iran’s hijab protests cap years of evolution
Tehran, A spate of unprecedented protests against Iran’s mandatory headscarves for women have been tiny in number, but have still reignited a debate […]
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Trump, May ask nations to increase pressure on N Korea
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May have asked all responsible nations to increase pressure on North Korea until it […]
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White House aide resigns after two ex-wives allege domestic abuse
One of President Donald Trump’s top White House aides resigned Wednesday following allegations of domestic abuse levelled against him by his two ex-wives. […]
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Saudi anti-corruption purge winds down, but questions emerge
Billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal headed outdoors to Saudi Arabia’s terracotta-colored sand dunes over the weekend, after being interrogated, investigated and detained for […]
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Venezuela sets presidential vote for April 22 after talks crumble
Caracas, Venezuela on Wednesday set a presidential election for April 22 after mediation talks between the leftist government and an opposition coalition collapsed, […]
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Australia to issue national apology to child abuse victims, says Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull
Australia will issue a national apology to victims of child sexual abuse in public or religious institutions by the end of the year, […]
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UK to consult on employment status after gig economy concerns
London, Britain said on Wednesday it would launch a consultation into workplace rights after mounting criticism from some unions and lawmakers that those […]