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December 23, 2017 1:59 PM

President Trump signs $1.5 trillion tax overhaul law

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping overhaul of the US tax code, two days after the Republican plan was adopted by Congress in a major political victory. <br/><br/>Making good on a vow to push through the tax cuts before Christmas, Trump endorsed the bill shortly bef...

December 23, 2017 1:00 PM

Death toll from tropical storm that struck southern Philippines rises to 44

In Philippines, the death toll from a tropical storm that struck the southern parts of the country has risen to 44.<br/><br/>Officials today said, nineteen deaths were reported near the town of Tubod on Mindanao island, where Tropical Storm Tembin unleashed flash floods and mudslides tha...

December 23, 2017 11:41 AM

Trump praises UNSC for imposing tough new sanctions on North Korea

US President Donald Trump has praised the UN Security Council for imposing tough new sanctions on North Korea in response to ballistic missile tests.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Trump said, the vote proved the world wants peace, not death. The US-drafted resolution includes measures to slash...

December 23, 2017 10:43 AM

US Prez Donald Trump signs into law sweeping overhaul of tax code

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping overhaul of the US tax code, two days after the Republican plan was adopted by Congress in a major political victory. <br/><br/>Making good on a vow to push through the tax cuts before Christmas, Trump endorsed the bill shortly bef...

December 23, 2017 8:03 AM

Spanish PM refuses to hold talks with former Catalan leader Puigdemont

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has refused to hold talks with former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont. Rajoy told reporters that he will have dialogue within the law with only a regional leader who has been officially appointed. He emphasized that he cannot do this under unlawful circumstances...

December 23, 2017 7:41 AM

Russia's Deputy PM Dmitry Rogozin to arrive in New Delhi today

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin will arrive in New Delhi today. He will co-chair the meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). <br/><br/>An MEA statement said External Affai...

December 23, 2017 7:05 AM

UN Security Council slaps new sanctions on North Korea

The UN Security Council last night slapped new sanctions on North Korea that will restrict oil supplies vital for Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programmes. <br/><br/>The council unanimously adopted a US-drafted resolution that also orders the repatriation of North Korean workers a...

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