News Archives for World - 2019-12-17

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World

US Congress approves Russia-Europe gas pipeline sanctions

It aims to halt further construction of the $10.6 billion pipeline being built under the Baltic Sea and is set to d

Published 17 Dec, 2019 08:50pm

Europe

EU chief plans Trump meeting in early 2020

I'm convinced, the close friendship and cooperation between Europe and the United States is crucial for mutual succ

Published 17 Dec, 2019 08:40pm

World

New leftist Argentine government announces tax hikes

If we want to solve the crisis we have to change that. If not, our fiscal problems are going to get worse," Guzman

Published 17 Dec, 2019 08:30pm

Middle East

Palestinians eye long-delayed election, ask Israel to allow Jerusalem voting

Last Palestinian election was held in 2006, Hamas won that contest, supports new vote Palestinians want East J

Published 17 Dec, 2019 08:10pm

World

US Senate votes for massive defense policy bill, creating Space Force

The Republican-controlled Senate voted 84 to 8 in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. Le

Published 17 Dec, 2019 07:50pm

Europe

UK PM Johnson: We should resist calls to break up United Kingdom

Most honourable members in this House believe we should resist the calls of those who would break up the United Kin

Published 17 Dec, 2019 04:31pm

Asia

Iran's Rouhani to visit Japan amid heightened tensions with U.S.

Rouhani plans to tell Abe that the Iranian government would not oppose a deployment of Japanese Maritime Self-Defen

Published 17 Dec, 2019 12:34pm

Europe

UK PM to outlaw Brexit extension beyond 2020

Boris Johnson plans to pass a law guaranteeing Britain's Brexit transition period cannot run beyond the end of 2020

Published 17 Dec, 2019 12:31pm

Asia

Seoul appoints 'Mr Smile' as prime minister

South Korean President Moon Jae-in appointed an anodyne former parliamentary speaker known as "Mr Smile". Chun

Published 17 Dec, 2019 12:14pm

World

Unilever lowers sales forecast on South Asia slowdown

Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever, the maker of Magnum ice cream and Dove soap. Due to challenges in certain

Published 17 Dec, 2019 12:10pm

World

Turkey arrests opposition mayor over alleged Gulen links

Ankara has cracked down on suspected followers of Fethullah Gulen, a U.S.-based Muslim cleric, since the July 2016

Published 17 Dec, 2019 12:08pm

Asia

Malaysia to host major summit of Muslim leaders

Malaysia will this week host a summit of Muslim leaders billed as a forum to look at the Islamic world's problems.

Published 17 Dec, 2019 11:58am

Europe

EU will need to focus on avoiding cliff edge in Brexit talks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to outlaw any extension of a planned Brexit transition period beyond 20

Published 17 Dec, 2019 11:57am

Europe

Italy's Senate head halts legalisation of weaker form of cannabis

The head of Italy's Senate blocked the anticipated legalisation of a weaker form of cannabis. The decision can

Published 17 Dec, 2019 11:53am

Europe

Rich nations urged to do 'fair share' as global refugee meet begins

UN chief Antonio Guterres called on countries to take joint responsibility for caring for a surging number. Th

Published 17 Dec, 2019 11:50am

World

Clashes erupt in Indian capital over citizenship law; Modi rejects criticism

Modi's government says the new law will save religious minorities such as Hindus and Christians from persecution in

Published 17 Dec, 2019 10:48am

World

Roadside bomb kills 10 members of Afghan family

The family was on their way to a neighbouring province when their vehicle struck the device planted on the main roa

Published 17 Dec, 2019 09:36am

World

UNSC meets today on China's request to discuss situation in occupied Kashmir

This will be second meeting since a similar one was convened on China's request when India revoked the special stat

Published 17 Dec, 2019 05:29am

World

Boeing could suspend or cut 737 MAX output

Boeing could on Monday announce whether to further cut or suspend production of its grounded 737 MAX plane, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.