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January 15, 2018 11:43 AM

Iran lifts restrictions on Internet use

The Iranian government says it has lifted all restrictions on the use of the Internet, including the Telegram message app. State-run media reported that online services were restored on Saturday.<br/><br/><br/>Protests had spread across Iran after residents of the northeastern city...

January 15, 2018 8:21 AM

I am not a racist, says US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump today said he is not a racist as he sought to steer clear of the controversy surrounding his reported remarks against immigrants from certain countries. He told reporters in Florida that he is not a racist. <br/><br/>Earlier, during a meeting with a bipartisan g...

January 15, 2018 7:22 AM

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia's president expelled from her party

Liberia's ruling party has expelled outgoing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for not backing her Vice-president, Joseph Boakai, in a presidential election run-off lost to former footballer George Weah. <br/><br/>Sirleaf, 79, will formally hand over power to Weah on the 22nd of this ...

January 15, 2018 6:35 AM

Burning Iranian oil tanker sinks, 32 crew members dead

As many as 32 crew members of an Iranian ship have lost their lives after burning of the vessel for more than a week in the East China Sea. Iranian officials said yesterday the dead includes 30 Iranians and two Bangladeshis. <br/>The Panamanian-flagged vessel collided with the CF Crystal, a Ho...

January 14, 2018 8:33 PM

Massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Peru

A powerful earthquake struck off Peru's coast this morning. The country's civil defence agency said at least two people were killed and 65 others injured. <br/><br/>The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3. The quake hit at a depth of around 10 kilometres....

January 14, 2018 6:07 PM

Massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Peru

A powerful earthquake struck off Peru's coast this morning. The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3. <br/><br/>There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake hit at a depth of around 10 kilometres.<br/><br/>Peruvian maritim...

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