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June 30, 2017 7:49 AM

US approves arms sales to Taiwan worth $1.4 billion

US has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth 1(point)4 billion US Dollar, the first such deal with the self-governing island since President Donald Trump took office. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said, the Trump administration had notified Congress of its intent to approve seven propose...

June 30, 2017 7:48 AM

European leaders vow to defend Paris climate pact at G-20 summit next week

European leaders have vowed to defend the landmark Paris climate pact at a G-20 summit next week. Leaders of Germany, France, Italy and other EU economies acknowledged their long standing ties with Washington, but said they would not give in on existential threats like global warming. <br/>&lt...

June 30, 2017 7:46 AM

US-backed forces says they fully encircled IS fighters in Raqqa

US-backed forces said, they have fully encircled Islamic State fighters in the Syrian city of Raqqa, the capital of the group's self-proclaimed caliphate. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters, said they have now sealed off escape routes to the south. <...

June 30, 2017 7:44 AM

European leaders vow to defend Paris climate pact at G-20 summit next week

European leaders have vowed to defend the landmark Paris climate pact at a G-20 summit next week. Leaders of Germany, France, Italy and other EU economies acknowledged their long standing ties with Washington, but said they would not give in on existential threats like global warming. <br/>&lt...

June 30, 2017 7:38 AM

US urges China to respect civil liberties in Hong Kong

US has urged China to respect civil liberties in Hong Kong, including press freedom, as the territory marked the 20th anniversary of its handover to Beijing's rule.<br/><br/>State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said, the United States admires the city's outstanding achie...

June 30, 2017 7:36 AM

US slaps sanctions on Chinese bank accused of laundering N Korean cash

The United States has slapped unprecedented sanctions on a Chinese bank accused of laundering North Korean cash. The move comes after President Donald Trump said, Beijing's efforts to put the brakes on Pyongyang's nuclear drive had failed. <br/><br/>Treasury Department said, th...

June 30, 2017 7:35 AM

US: Travel ban on refugees, travelers from 6 countries come into effect

US President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees and travelers from six mainly Muslim countries has come into effect, after the Supreme Court allowed it following a five month battle with rights groups. The Trump administration said, yesterday that the ban is necessary to block terrorists ...

June 29, 2017 9:52 PM

EU determined to make Paris accord a success: Angela Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says, European Union is determined to make Paris accord on climate change a success following U.S. decision to withdraw from the agreement. In a speech to German Parliament on Thursday, Merkel stressed that EU stands fully behind its commitment to the agreement. She s...

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