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November 4, 2017 6:15 PM

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigns

In a surprise move, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri today resigned from his post during a trip to Saudi Arabia.<br/><br/>The resignation plunged the country into uncertainty amid heightened regional tensions. <br/><br/>In a televised address from Riyadh, Hariri fired a vi...

November 4, 2017 5:13 PM

Rohingya should be returned safely to Myanmar: US official

A US official visiting Bangladesh says, Rohingya Muslims should be returned safely to their homes in Myanmar. <br/><br/>Simon Henshaw, acting Assistant Secretary for the US Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, said today that the US would continue to support Rohingya who have fl...

November 4, 2017 11:28 AM

Some 700 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, 23 found dead

Rescuers pulled 700 boat migrants to safety in the Mediterranean and found 23 bodies during one operation yesterday. An Italian coastguard spokesman said, six rescue operations were carried out in the Central Mediterranean route between Libya and Europe's southern frontier in the course of the ...

November 4, 2017 11:28 AM

Russia bans Canadians' entry in response to sanctions

Moscow has banned the entry of dozens of Canadian citizens to Russia in retaliation to Canada's new sanctions. Foreign Ministry said, we are forced to act in a mirror-like manner.<br/><br/>Based on the principle of reciprocity, it was decided to ban entry to the Russian Federation o...

November 4, 2017 11:27 AM

Catalonia crisis: Spain issues European Arrest Warrants for Puigdemont

A Spanish judge has issued European Arrest Warrants (EAW) for sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his allies who went to Belgium. The five failed to attend a high court hearing in Madrid on Thursday when nine other ex-members of the regional government were taken into custody. <br...

November 4, 2017 11:18 AM

France plans New Caledonia self-rule referendum in November 2018

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia will hold a referendum on self-rule next year, under a deal reached with the French government. <br/><br/>New Caledonian leaders held nine hours of talks with French ministers in Paris on Thursday. Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe said, the t...

November 4, 2017 11:17 AM

Colombia signs $300m UN deal to fight cocaine production

Colombia has signed a 300 million US dollar agreement with the United Nations (UN) aimed at reducing the production of cocaine. Speaking in Vienna, the head of the UN's Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) , Yury Fedotov said, this historic agreement is a unique opportunity to turn the tide agains...

November 4, 2017 11:17 AM

US President Donald Trump embarks on 11-day Asia tour

US President, Donald Trump has embarked on an 11-day trip to Asia during which he will visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. It will be the longest tour of Asia by a US president in 25 years. <br/><br/>The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions with North Kor...

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