News Archives for World - 2019-12-19

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World

US-China to sign 'phase one' trade pact in early January: Mnuchin

The trade deal had already been put down on paper and translated, and that it would not be subject to any renegotia

Published 19 Dec, 2019 03:58pm

Europe

Johnson tells Scottish nationalists to stop trying to break up United Kingdom

I feel that the (SNP) should concentrate more on delivering on the domestic priorities of the people of Scotland an

Published 19 Dec, 2019 03:55pm

World

Trump called Boeing CEO to inquire about 737 MAX production halt

Boeing and the White House declined to comment on the call, reported earlier by the New York Times. Dickson sa

Published 19 Dec, 2019 03:53pm

World

Leaders call for use of alternative currency among Muslim countries against US Dollar

Instead of doing trade using foreign currency, we would like to trade with our own national currencies, says Erdoga

Published 19 Dec, 2019 10:49am

Africa

New president sworn in to lead protest-hit Algeria

Abdelmadjid Tebboune was sworn in as the new president of protest-hit Algeria on Thursday. Tebboune must now a

Published 19 Dec, 2019 10:34am

World

Trump Impeachment: How do the senate trials work?

After the US House of Representatives formally charged President Donald Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of

Updated 19 Dec, 2019 10:58am

Europe

EU court says Spain should have freed Catalan MEP to take office

Spain should have released Catalan independence activist Oriol Junqueras from prison. Reading the judgement, L

Published 19 Dec, 2019 10:19am

Europe

Putin says 'nobody knows' causes of global climate change

Vladimir Putin on Thursday said "nobody knows" what causes climate change. Nobody knows the origins of global

Published 19 Dec, 2019 10:18am

Middle East

Lebanon talks for new PM begin

Lebanon's president started consultations Thursday to pick a replacement for Saad Hariri. A new government is

Published 19 Dec, 2019 10:16am

Middle East

Erdogan says 50,000 people migrating from Syria's Idlib to Turkey

Erdogan said world powers were more concerned about sending weapons into Syria than supporting Turkey's plans to es

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:50am

Europe

'Turning point' as number of male smokers drops: WHO

The number of male tobacco users is falling for the first time, the World Health Organization said Thursday. T

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:41am

World

Impeached Trump says Democrats 'consumed with hatred'

Donald Trump railed against a Democratic Party "consumed with hatred" after he was impeached Wednesday. Trump

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:22am

Europe

British PM sets out plan for power

Boris Johnson will set out his plans for government on Thursday following a sweeping election win. Queen Eliza

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:19am

World

Bolivia orders arrest of ex-president Morales

Bolivia's attorney general on Wednesday ordered the arrest of exiled former president Evo Morales. Morales rul

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:14am

World

Trump impeached for abuse of power

Donald Trump was impeached for abuse of power in a historic vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:09am

Asia

Australia beats hottest day record by full degree

Australia set a record for its hottest day ever for a second straight day. The Bureau of Meteorology said the

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:06am

World

China exempts more US goods from tariffs after trade deal

China announced Thursday a list of US chemicals that will be exempted from import tariffs. Beijing has increas

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:03am

Asia

Mobile services cut in parts of Delhi on govt orders amid protests

Two major Indian telecom firms said Thursday. The government issued an order asking us to restrict services on

Published 19 Dec, 2019 09:00am

Asia

Iran urges fight against US 'economic terrorism' at Muslim summit

The president of sanctions-hit Iran called Thursday for Muslim countries to cooperate in fighting US "economic terr

Published 19 Dec, 2019 08:55am

Asia

Small blasts hit Rakhine town as Myanmar's Suu Kyi visits

Three small explosions went off in a southern Rakhine town in Myanmar Thursday. The blasts happened in the nor

Published 19 Dec, 2019 08:52am

World

Several detained in India as authorities suspend internet, metro services amid protest in 11 cities

Section 144 which prohibits the assembly of more than four people, has been imposed in the North East disrict.

Published 19 Dec, 2019 08:35am

World

US House impeaches Donald Trump in historic vote

Trump became the third US president to be impeached as the House of Representatives formally charged him with abus

Published 19 Dec, 2019 05:30am

World

Trump unveils plan to import cheaper foreign drugs

Donald Trump's administration unveiled a plan Wednesday to allow imports of lower-price prescription drugs from Canada and other countries, a top priority for the president ahead of next year's election.