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January 24, 2018 1:42 PM

French parliament passes law giving citizens 'right to make mistakes'

In France, lawmakers have voted for a flagship article in a new law which will give citizens the "right to make mistakes" in dealings with the government without being automatically punished. <br/><br/>Minister of public action and accounts, Gerald Darmanin said it is a revolut...

January 24, 2018 1:22 PM

Save the Children office in Afghanistan hit by attack, 11 injured

In Afghanistan, at least 11 people have been injured in an attack on the offices of international aid agency 'Save the Children' at Jalalabad. <br/><br/>A provincial government spokesperson, Ataullah Khogyani, said a suicide attacker detonated a car bomb at the entrance to the ...

January 24, 2018 8:30 AM

Egypt excludes former army chief of staff from voters database

The Egyptian election authority has excluded the name of former Army Chief Sami Anan from the eligible voters database. <br/><br/>The state TV said the National Election Authority said, his inclusion in the voters database violates the law. The Egyptian constitution does not allow milita...

January 24, 2018 8:15 AM

Jordan, Palestine stress commitment to two-state solution

Jordan and Palestine have stressed their commitment to the two-state solution that entails creating an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. <br/><br/>The state-run Petra news agency reported that the pledge was made at a meeting between Jordanian Foreign Mini...

January 24, 2018 8:08 AM

US Senate confirms Powell as next Chairman of Federal Reserve

In the United States, the Senate has confirmed Jerome H Powell as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve, a powerful post having an influence on global economy. <br/><br/>He was confirmed by the Senate by an overwhelming vote of 84 for and 12 against. Mr Powell will replace Janett Yell...

January 24, 2018 8:08 AM

At least 33 people killed in double car bombing in Libyan city of Benghazi

In Libya, at least 33 people were killed and around 50 wounded, including senior security figures, in a double car bombing in the city of Benghazi late last night. <br/><br/>Officials said, the first explosion struck outside a mosque in Al Salmani district as worshippers were leaving aft...

January 24, 2018 8:03 AM

Venezuelan Constituent Assembly orders elections by end of April

Venezuela's pro-government Constituent Assembly has ordered fresh elections before the end of April. <br/><br/>President Nicolas Maduro told thousands of his supporters at a rally that he is ready to seek another six-year term. He said, imperialism and the right were plotting to tak...

January 24, 2018 7:14 AM

US President Trump to meet world leaders, business CEOs at Davos forum

US President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and other world leaders when he attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, this week. <br/><br/>White House officials said, Mr Trump will travel to Davos today where he will encou...

January 24, 2018 7:14 AM

At least 33 killed in double car bombing in Libya's Benghazi

In Libya, at least 33 people were killed and around 50 wounded, including senior security figures, in a double car bombing in the city of Benghazi late last night. <br/><br/>Officials said, the first explosion struck outside a mosque in Al Salmani district as worshippers were leaving aft...

January 24, 2018 7:08 AM

22 killed in double car bombing in Libya's Benghazi

In Libya, at least 22 people were killed and 30 wounded, including senior security figures, in a double car bombing in the city of Benghazi late last night. <br/><br/>Officials said, the first explosion struck outside a mosque in Al Salmani district as worshippers were leaving after offe...

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