News Archives for World - 2019-12-12

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Asia

Two dead as Indian police fire at demo

A few of those people were brought in with bullet injuries. Two of those 21 people have died. The Citizenship

Published 12 Dec, 2019 08:10pm

Asia

Genocide court case risks 'reignition' of Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi

Myanmar's de facto civilian leader told the International Court of Justice that the case brought by Gambia could "u

Published 12 Dec, 2019 08:00pm

Europe

Russia billionaire loses Monaco battle with art dealer

Rybolovlev accused Swiss dealer Yves Bouvier of charging him inflated prices on dozens of artworks he acquired for

Published 12 Dec, 2019 07:40pm

Africa

IS claims responsibility for deadly Niger attack: SITE

An attack on a military camp in Niger which left 71 military personnel dead, SITE intelligence group said. The

Published 12 Dec, 2019 07:30pm

Middle East

Lebanon PM asks World Bank, IMF help with economic rescue plan

Donors including the WB and the IMF rebuffed a plea for financial aid pending the rapid formation of a new governme

Published 12 Dec, 2019 07:20pm

Asia

China says to keep polices steady in 2020, make them more effective

The government has been urged to lower its economic growth target to around 6pc for 2020. Growth has already c

Published 12 Dec, 2019 02:41pm

World

United Kingdom votes to decide the fate of Brexit, again

Hard-fought election is second since 2016 referendum Polls show PM Johnson ahead, lead narrows LONDO

Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:15pm

Europe

EU clashes over climate, as breakaway Britain votes

European Union leaders meet without Britain on Thursday, but their departing neighbour's absence. Brussels' ne

Updated 12 Dec, 2019 01:48pm

Africa

Ethiopia's Abiy calls for meeting with Eritrean leader

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Thursday he wanted to meet "soon" with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.

Published 12 Dec, 2019 12:06pm

Europe

Britain votes in snap 'Brexit election'

Britain went to the polls on Thursday. More than 4,000 polling venues across England, Scotland. All eyes

Published 12 Dec, 2019 10:46am

World

German execs slam planned US sanctions on Russian pipeline

The German-Russian Chamber of Commerce called for retaliatory sanctions on Thursday after US lawmakers. Europe

Published 12 Dec, 2019 10:38am

Africa

Two Algeria polling stations ransacked in Berber region: residents

Two polling stations in Algeria's unpopular presidential election Thursday. They "ransacked the ballot boxes a

Published 12 Dec, 2019 10:34am

Africa

Five die in militant attack on Somalia army

Four civilians and a soldier were killed when heavily-armed Somali militants attacked an army base. Witnesses

Published 12 Dec, 2019 10:28am

Asia

China says in 'close' contact with US as tariff threat looms

Beijing and Washington are keeping in "close" contact over a potential phase-one deal to resolve their trade war.

Published 12 Dec, 2019 10:26am

Asia

Bangladesh plastics factory blaze kills 13

At least 13 people were killed and nearly 20 people were critically injured. Factory fires are common in Bangl

Published 12 Dec, 2019 10:24am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia to provide insurance to all Hajj, Umrah pilgrims from around the world

Saudi Hajj and Umrah ministry has signed an agreement with Tawuniya. The pilgrim insurance scheme is part of S

Published 12 Dec, 2019 10:12am

World

US welcomes indictment of Hafiz Saeed, others in terror financing case

Jamaat-ud-Dawa Chief Hafiz Saeed was indicted on Wednesday by an anti-terrorism court in Lahore. Alice Wells

Published 12 Dec, 2019 06:07am

World

Trade turbulence pushes airline profits lower

Global trade tensions have sent airline profits into a descent, the industry's trade association said Wednesday, and while profitablity is expected to rebound next year it will unlikely match the level hit in 2018.