News Archives for World - 2020-02-05

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Africa

Kenya leader warns against US, China rivalry in Africa

President Uhuru Kenyatta said he was "very concerned" about a return to the Cold War era when Africans had to choos

Published 05 Feb, 2020 08:15pm

Asia

India police 'harassing' students over sedition probe

India has been gripped by widespread street demonstrations against the law that grants citizenship to religious gro

Published 05 Feb, 2020 08:06pm

Middle East

Aid groups urge immediate northwest Syria ceasefire

The aid groups -- including the Norwegian Refugee Council, Save the Children, Care and the International Rescue Com

Published 05 Feb, 2020 08:05pm

World

World Bank chief economist announces resignation

"This has been a rewarding experience, to work with you on the issues that we care deeply about and ensure that dev

Published 05 Feb, 2020 07:45pm

Middle East

First Palestinian killed in protests against Trump peace plan

He was "killed by a bullet that penetrated his heart in clashes with occupation (forces) in the Bab al-Zawya area o

Published 05 Feb, 2020 07:35pm

World

Venezuela government blasts Trump's 'violent threats'

Trump offends and disrespects the Venezuelan people by proffering violent threats against its integrity and against

Published 05 Feb, 2020 07:25pm

World

US tests ICBM as it works to overhaul aging weaponry

The missile was launched at 0830 GMT from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, soaring 4,200 miles (6,700 km) a

Published 05 Feb, 2020 07:03pm

Europe

EU proposes new entry rules for Balkan countries

The European Commission proposed a tougher and more political admissions process for new member states Wednesday.

Published 05 Feb, 2020 03:32pm

World

US trade deficit falls in 2019, first time in 6 years

The US trade deficit fell last year to $616.8 billion, the first time the gap has narrowed since 2013 as imports.

Published 05 Feb, 2020 03:24pm

Europe

Namibia president stays as opposition loses election challenge

Namibia's top court on Wednesday dismissed an opposition bid to overturn last year's general election over the use

Published 05 Feb, 2020 03:22pm

World

Four takeaways from Trump impeachment trial

President Donald Trump was expected to be acquitted Wednesday after a two-week impeachment trial in the Senate.

Published 05 Feb, 2020 03:19pm

Europe

Erdogan warns Syria to back off from Turkish outposts

Turkey gave Syria an ultimatum on Wednesday to pull its forces back from its military posts in the country's last r

Published 05 Feb, 2020 03:13pm

World

Venezuela 2019 inflation close to 10,000pc, says central bank

Venezuela's central bank said inflation was 9,585 percent, slightly higher than the figure of 7,374 percent publish

Published 05 Feb, 2020 03:12pm

Europe

Pharmacies profiteering from coronavirus will be shut: Putin

Speaking at a government meeting, Putin said profiteering from the brisk sales of masks was wrong and pharmacies th

Published 05 Feb, 2020 03:09pm

World

Iran-linked hackers pose as journalists in email scam

Kasraie says email read more like a fan letter, asking him to share his "important achievements" to "motivate the y

Published 05 Feb, 2020 02:05pm

World

Iran will support Palestinian armed groups as much as it can: Supreme leader

Khamenei says Palestinian armed organizations will stand and continue resistance and the Islamic Republic sees supp

Published 05 Feb, 2020 12:47pm

World

Three businessmen contract coronavirus after Singapore business conference

South Korea also reported two confirmed cases of South Koreans who visited the same business conference in Singapor

Published 05 Feb, 2020 12:32pm

Middle East

Turkey's Erdogan says Syrian forces in Idlib must pull back this month

Speaking two days after eight Turkish military personnel were killed by shelling in Idlib, prompting Turkish retali

Published 05 Feb, 2020 10:09am

World

Defence aircraft demand lifts US factory orders; underlying softness remains

New orders for US-made goods increased by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years in December, flattered by robust demand for defence aircraft, but persistently weak business spending on equipment pointed to limited scope for a sharp rebound in manufacturing.