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November 21, 2017 6:50 AM

US sanctions 'network' accused of forging money for Iran

United States has imposed sanctions on a network individuals and companies accused of forging money to help Iran's Revolutionary Guards. <br/><br/>Officials announced, the sanctions targeted four companies and two individuals involved in printing counterfeit Yemeni currency to benef...

November 21, 2017 6:49 AM

Nearly 35 injured in blasts, fire at New York cosmetics factory

In the United States, two explosions and a fire at a cosmetics factory about an hours' drive north of New York City left nearly 35 people injured. Authorities said the first explosion occurred yesterday at the Verla International cosmetics factory, New Windsor police said.<br/><br/>...

November 21, 2017 6:46 AM

German Chancellor Angela Merkel prefers new vote after coalition talks fail

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she would prefer new elections to leading a minority government, after a breakdown in coalition talks plunged the country into political crisis. <br/><br/>The Chancellor also said she did not see any reason to resign from her post despite the fail...

November 20, 2017 8:43 PM

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe ignores party deadline to quit

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has summoned its MPs to discuss the future of its leader, President Robert Mugabe, after a deadline for his resignation ended today. <br/><br/>The deadline was set by Mr Mugabe's own party, Zanu-PF. <br/><br/>The embattled leader surp...

November 20, 2017 1:59 PM

Germany coalition talks collapse after FDP pull out

Talks on forming a three-party coalition government in Germany have collapsed after the free-market liberal FDP pulled out. FDP leader Christian Lindner said there was no basis of trust with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the Greens. If the FDP refuses to rejoin the ta...

November 20, 2017 1:48 PM

20 killed in road accident in Sindh, Pakistan

In Pakistan 20 people were killed and seven others injured when a coal laden truck fell over a passenger van in Sindh province. The incident took place near Theri bypass in Khairpur area of Sindh province. <br/><br/>Police and rescue officials said the death toll could rise as some injur...

November 20, 2017 1:30 PM

Conservative Sebastian Pinera wins first round of presidential polls in Chile

In Chile, Conservative, Sebasti&apos;n Pinera has won yesterday's first round of presidential poll, but failed to avoid a run-off. Electoral official said Pinera got 37 percent vote while Socialist contender Alejandro Guillier bagged 23 percent vote after the counting of 90 percent votes. <b...

November 20, 2017 12:55 PM

US military bans troops stationed in Japan from drinking

The US military has banned all troops stationed in Japan from drinking alcohol, following a deadly crash on Okinawa island linked to drunk driving. In a statement, the US military announced that soldiers on Okinawa are banned from leaving their base and their residences. <br/><br/>The mi...

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