News Archives for World - 2019-11-29

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World

US says Iraqi leaders must address grievances after PM quits

"We share the protesters' legitimate concerns," a State Department spokeswoman said, echoing a US line through the

Published 29 Nov, 2019 09:00pm

Asia

Chinese ambassador visits Huawei executive under house arrest in Canada

She is under house arrest pending an extradition trial scheduled to start in January. Meng's arrest last Decem

Published 29 Nov, 2019 08:50pm

Middle East

Lebanese block roads as petrol stations strike

More than a month into unprecedented anti-government protests, Lebanon is facing a dual political and economic cris

Published 29 Nov, 2019 08:40pm

Europe

White House condemns attack in London, pledges ‘full support’ to Britain

British police shot a man after a number of people were stabbed in the London Bridge area. The United States s

Published 29 Nov, 2019 08:00pm

Middle East

Iraq PM says he will quit after cleric's call but violence rages on

PM's move is latest twist in crisis. His departure could be blow to Iranian influence Sistani calls on MPs to

Published 29 Nov, 2019 07:40pm

World

Canadian Q3 GDP slows to annualized 1.3pc after strong second quarter gain

Exports fell 0.4%, while imports were flat, the agency said. Friday's data follows a stronger-than-expected perform

Published 29 Nov, 2019 07:30pm

Middle East

Turkey's Erdogan slams Macron over ‘brain dead’ NATO comment

Erdogan was commenting in a speech in Istanbul about a remark made by Macron earlier this month saying NATO was exp

Published 29 Nov, 2019 01:17pm

Europe

Russian, Ukrainian leaders may discuss gas deal in Paris on Dec 9

The deal on Russian gas supplies to Ukraine and those transiting to Europe expires after Dec. 31. He added tha

Published 29 Nov, 2019 01:08pm

Asia

After Trump's Kabul visit, Taliban says ready to resume peace talks

Trump cancelled peace negotiations in September after the militant group claimed responsibility for an attack in Ka

Published 29 Nov, 2019 01:01pm

Europe

I'm not going to say how many children I have: UK PM Johnson

I love my children very much, but they are not standing at this election, and I am not therefore going to comment,

Published 29 Nov, 2019 11:31am

Europe

Italy Oct jobless rate falls to 9.7pc as 46,000 jobs created

The euro zone's third largest economy has been broadly stagnant for the last seven quarters. The unemployment

Published 29 Nov, 2019 11:19am

World

Daimler to cut thousands of jobs worldwide by end of 2022

It marks the third announcement on cost cuts this week by a major German car company. Carmakers are having to

Published 29 Nov, 2019 11:13am

Europe

UK PM Johnson says UK will leave EU by Jan. 31 at the latest

UK PM also repeated his message that he saw no reason why Britain would need to extend the transition period.

Published 29 Nov, 2019 11:02am

Europe

UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please avoid the election

Trump has already waded into the election, saying in October left-wing opposition leader Labour Party. Corbyn

Published 29 Nov, 2019 10:31am

World

Russia arrests woman suspected of spying for Ukraine in Crimea

The woman worked as a civilian employee at Russia's Black Sea Fleet which is based in Sevastopol. She faces up

Published 29 Nov, 2019 09:49am

World

Sweden tells India to restore free movement, communication opportunities in IoK

The Swedish FM said that situation in IoK is worrying and dialogue between India and Pakistan is crucial. "A l

Published 29 Nov, 2019 06:01am

World

Trump makes surprise Afghanistan trip, voices hope for ceasefire

This is Trump's first visit to Afghanistan since assuming office. The visit came following a prisoner swap bet

Updated 29 Nov, 2019 05:45am

World

Iran arrests eight 'linked to CIA' in street unrest

Iran has arrested eight people accused of links to the CIA and gathering information to send abroad during deadly street violence that erupted after a fuel price hike triggered demonstrations.