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December 2, 2017 6:54 PM

Israeli missiles strike Iranian base near Syria's Damascus

Israel launched surface-to-surface missiles at a military installation outside the Syrian capital Damascus overnight. <br/><br/>Syrian state TV reports that the attack caused damage but two missiles were intercepted. The Israeli military has not confirmed the strike. UK-based monitoring ...

December 2, 2017 6:47 PM

Yemen ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh offers talks to Saudi-led coalition

The former President of Yemen Ali Abdullah Saleh has suggested that he is open to talks with the Saudi-led coalition which his forces have been fighting for years. He said that he would be ready to turn the page if the coalition lifted a blockade on northern Yemen and halted its attacks. <br/>...

December 2, 2017 2:32 PM

U.S. Senate okays sweeping tax overhaul

The U.S. Senate today approved a sweeping tax overhaul, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump a major step closer to their goal of slashing taxes for businesses and the rich. <br/><br/>Following the 51-49 vote, talks will begin, next week, between the Senate and the House of Repr...

December 2, 2017 1:39 PM

Former US NSA Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI about Russia links

In the United States, former national security adviser, Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about his contacts with Russia. <br/><br/>Appearing in a federal court in Washington, on Friday, Flynn admitted to knowingly making...

December 2, 2017 1:22 PM

Govt enforces curfew in Honduras to stem violence after delayed vote count

In Honduras, government has imposed curfew and given its army and police more powers to contain unrest following violent protests over last Sunday's disputed presidential election. <br/><br/>A Government official said on national television that constitutional guarantees had been su...

December 2, 2017 1:19 PM

UN to make global declaration to end 'rampant' pollution

Environment ministers from about 100 countries gather in Nairobi next week from December 4 to 6 to issue a clarion call against air, land and water pollution blamed for some nine million deaths in 2015. <br/><br/>According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Ministers under the UN En...

December 2, 2017 12:48 PM

Former US NSA Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI about Russia links

In the United States, former national security adviser, Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about his contacts with Russia. <br/><br/>Appearing in a federal court in Washington, on Friday, Flynn admitted to knowingly making...

December 2, 2017 12:47 PM

Japan to host ministerial meeting of UNSC on 15th Dec

Japan on Saturday announced that it will host a ministerial meeting of the UN Security Council on the 15th of this month. <br/><br/>Japan's UN Ambassador Koro Bessho told newsmen the meeting will focus on finding peaceful ways to pressure North Korea to halt its nuclear and ballisti...

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