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November 12, 2017 6:21 PM

Iraqi army helicopter crash kills seven crew members

In Iraq, a military helicopter has crashed during a training exercise, killing all seven crew members on board, two pilots and five army officers. <br/><br/>A Defence Ministry statement said, the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter crashed today in the central Wasit province. The province is l...

November 12, 2017 4:13 PM

India, Australia, Japan, US talk on peace, stablity in Indo-Pacific region

India, Australia, Japan and the United States discussed cooperation based on their converging vision and values for promotion of peace, stability and prosperity in an increasingly inter-connected Indo-Pacific region. <br/><br/>The ministry officials of the four countries held consultatio...

November 12, 2017 1:51 PM

Polls open in Slovenian presidential election runoff

In Slovenia, polls opened in the presidential election runoff today morning, with incumbent President Borut Pahor running for his second five-year mandate against the mayor of the city of Kamnik, Marjan Sarec. <br/><br/>In the first round three weeks ago, Pahor got about 47 percent of th...

November 12, 2017 1:50 PM

France's ex-minister appointed new UNESCO chief

Member States of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have appointed Audrey Azoulay, a former Culture Minister of France as the agency's Chief. Ms Azoulay, who will replace outgoing Director-General Irina Bokova, will take office on 15 November. <br/&...

November 12, 2017 12:34 PM

US President Trump touts benefits of trade with Vietnam

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is seeking a two-way trade with Vietnam that will benefit both the countries. After meeting in Hanoi today with Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang, Trump told a joint press conference, that for trade to work, all countries must play by the rules. <br/><b...

November 12, 2017 11:43 AM

US President Trump offers to mediate in South China Sea dispute

US President Donald Trump today said he is prepared to mediate between claimants to the South China Sea, which include Vietnam and China. Trump said in comments at the start of a meeting in Hanoi with Vietnam's president, <br/>Tran Dai Quang that if he can help mediate or arbitrate, he wo...

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