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May 12, 2017 6:25 PM

Magnitude 6.2 offshore quake shakes Central America,no damage reported

In the United States, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Central America today. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 79 kilometres south-southwest of Acajutla, El Salvador at a depth of six miles. There were no immediate reports of injuries...

May 12, 2017 4:17 PM

Robert Lighthizer confirmed as US trade representative

Reagan-era trade attorney Robert Lighthizer was easily confirmed as President Donald Trump's US trade representative, bringing a tough protectionist approach to national policy. The Senate confirmed Lighthizer by a vote of 82 to 14 yesterday, with broad bipartisan support. <br/><br/&gt...

May 12, 2017 4:17 PM

Thailand warns Facebook to block content critical of the monarchy

Authorities in Thailand have warned Facebook to take down content critical of the monarchy or face legal action. The social media giant has been given until next Tuesday to remove more than 130 items from pages viewable in Thailand.<br/><br/>Facebook says it does consider requests from g...

May 12, 2017 4:16 PM

Hyundai, Kia Motors to reportedly recall over 2 lakh cars in South Korea

The South Korean Government has ordered car makers Hyundai and Kia Motors to recall about two lakh 40 thousand cars, after a tip off from a whistle blower. The ex-Hyundai employee raised concern about defects which affected 12 different car models. It is the first time the country's government ...

May 12, 2017 4:16 PM

Trump signs executive order launching voter fraud commission

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order launching a probe into possible voting irregularities in past presidential elections. The order, signed yesterday, calls for the establishment of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, with Vice President Mike Pence serving...

May 12, 2017 4:16 PM

US to attend Belt and Road forum

The US government says, it has agreed with China to send delegates to an international conference on a Chinese initiative to create a huge economic zone from Asia to Europe. The 2-day "Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation" will open in Beijing on Sunday. This will be the first...

May 12, 2017 4:15 PM

Microsoft to sell low-priced mixed reality headset

US IT giant Microsoft yesterday unveiled a low-price headset for "mixed reality," the cutting-edge technology that superimposes 3D computer images onto real scenes. Microsoft officials say the goggle-like device will cost around 300 dollars, about one-tenth the current price. <br/>&l...

May 12, 2017 4:06 PM

North Korea Sanctions: Protest letter sent to US Congress

North Korea's Parliament has sent a rare letter of protest to the US House of Representatives over its new package of tougher sanctions. According to a state media report, the sanctions were condemned as a "heinous act against humanity" by the foreign affairs committee of the North&#0...

May 12, 2017 12:59 PM

US imposes sanctions on Pak-based extremists, group

The US has imposed sanctions on Pakistan-based extremists and an organisation run by Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's JuD group as part of an effort to disrupt their leadership and fund-raising networks. <br/><br/>The sanctions have been slapped to disrupt the funding of Lashk...

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