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June 10, 2017 8:14 AM

EU imposes new anti-dumping duties on steel products from China

The European Union (EU) has imposed new anti-dumping duties on steel products from China, as it broadens its campaign to protect struggling steel manufacturers in Europe. <br/><br/>EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem said in Brussels that it imposed duties of up to 35.9 per cent on ...

June 10, 2017 8:13 AM

30 people killed in central Iraq suicide bombing

A suicide bombing in central Iraq has reportedly killed at least 30 people and wounded 100 others. Iraqi security authorities say a woman detonated explosives at a market in Musayyib yesterday. A news agency linked to the Islamic State militant group said the organization claims responsibility for t...

June 9, 2017 9:36 PM

20 killed, 34 injured in Iraq suicide bombing

In Iraq, at least 20 people were killed and 34 others injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up in a market in the town of Musayyib, south of Baghdad, today. A source at Musayyib hospital said at least four of the wounded were in very serious condition following the blast. <br/><br/&gt...

June 9, 2017 9:22 PM

PM May to seek permission to form new UK govt

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will put together a government with the support of the Democratic Unionists that can provide certainty for the future. <br/><br/>Speaking after visiting Buckingham Palace, she said only her party had the legitimacy to govern, despite fallin...

June 9, 2017 8:58 PM

Britain: Theresa May claims to form govt with Democratic Unionists backing

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will put together a government with the support of the Democratic Unionists that can provide certainty for the future. Speaking after visiting Buckingham Palace, she said only her party had the legitimacy to govern, despite falling eight seats short of...

June 9, 2017 8:23 PM

Nepal PM stresses need for amending constitution

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stressed the need for amending the constitution to address the demands of Madhes centric parties. <br/><br/>Addressing the parliament today Deuba reiterated his commitment to amend the constitution after second round of local elections. <br/...

June 9, 2017 7:45 PM

PM May to seek permission to form new UK govt

British Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Buckingham Palace at 12:30 BST to seek permission to form a new UK government, despite losing her Commons majority. She is seeking to stay in office on the understanding that the Democratic Unionists of Northern Ireland will support her minority administ...

June 9, 2017 6:26 PM

UK gets its first female Sikh MP in general election

Britain today got its first female Sikh MP and first turban-wearing MP as the UK general election results threw up a small increase in the number of Indian-origin MPs in the House of Commons. <br/><br/>The latest tally indicates the Labour party has improved its record from five to seven...

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