Venezuela moves to defuse Supreme Court powers dispute Venezuela moves to defuse Supreme Court powers dispute:- Venezuela's authorities have urged the Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling stripping congress of its powers, which critics have called a "coup". Speaking after a high-level meeting called to discuss the move, the vice-president […]
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China confirms detention of Taiwanese pro-democracy activist China confirms detention of Taiwanese pro-democracy activist:- China's government confirmed Wednesday it is holding a Taiwanese pro-democracy activist and is investigating him on suspicion of "pursuing activities harmful to national security," the latest detention in an ongoing crackdown on civil society. Lee Ming-che, […]
African woman slapped in Noida African woman slapped in Noida:- Three days after four Nigerian nationals were attacked, an African woman has been allegedly thrashed in Greater Noida. The Kenyan national was allegedly pulled out of an auto and beaten up by some youth. The woman was admitted in Noida's […]
Syria deal to evacuate Shi'ites and Sunnis from towns Syria deal to evacuate Shi'ites and Sunnis from towns:- The Shi'ite populations of two pro-Syrian government towns are to be evacuated in exchange for the evacuation of Sunni rebels and their families from two opposition-held towns in a mediated deal between […]
Iraqi forces battle toward landmark Mosul mosque Iraqi forces battle toward landmark Mosul mosque:- Iraqi special forces and police fought Islamic State militants to edge closer to the al-Nuri mosque in western Mosul on Wednesday, tightening their control around the landmark site in the battle to recapture Iraq's second city, […]
French ex-PM Valls says will vote for Macron in election Former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Wednesday he would vote for Emmanuel Macron in the presidential election, the biggest Socialist party name to date to turn his back on its official candidate and back the centrist instead. Valls […]
Malaysia says Kim Jong Nam body still in the country Malaysia says Kim Jong Nam body still in the country:- Malaysia's health minister says the body of the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is still in the country, dismissing reports that the remains of Kim Jong Nam were about […]
Japan avalanche kills seven students and a teacher Japan avalanche kills seven students and a teacher:- Seven students and a teacher have been killed in an avalanche during a high school trip. The students were at the ski resort in the town of Nasu in Tochigi province, about 120 miles […]
Chaebol reform at forefront of South Korea presidential campaign Chaebol reform at forefront of South Korea presidential campaign:- South Korea’s family-run conglomerates are facing calls for a shakeup in their governance from a leading candidate in May's presidential election, following the ouster of former President Park Geun-hye in a burgeoning […]
Iran imposes sanctions on 15 American companies Iran imposes sanctions on 15 American companies:- Iran said Sunday it has imposed sanctions on 15 American companies over their alleged support for Israel, terrorism and repression in the region. A Foreign Ministry statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency said the […]
