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April 29, 2017 11:12 AM

EU leaders will endorse stiff set of Brexit at summit in Brussels

European Union leaders will endorse a stiff set of divorce terms for Britain at a summit today in Brussels, rejoicing in a rare show of unity in adversity. Meeting for the first time since British Prime Minister Theresa May formally triggered a two-year countdown to Brexit in late March, the 27 othe...

April 29, 2017 11:08 AM

6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Philippines

A 6(point)8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines today, damaging several buildings. Officials said, two people were injured as panicked residents fled the coast following a tsunami warning.<br/><br/>US authorities warned of potential hazardous waves in the southern region of M...

April 29, 2017 11:07 AM

Pope Francis calls to renounce violence carries out in name of religion

Pope Francis has called during his visit to Egypt to renounce violence carried out in the name of religion. Pope Francis has arrived yesterday in Egypt with a two-day visit, in particular to participate in the International Peace Conference taking place at the Al-Azhar conference center in Cairo. He...

April 29, 2017 11:06 AM

Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing restrictions on oil drilling

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at reducing restrictions on oil drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic in order to unleash American energy. <br/><br/>The US President said it would create thousands and thousands of jobs, despite a downturn in the oil market. It...

April 29, 2017 11:06 AM

US growth slid to its lowest level in 3 years in first quarter

US growth slid to its lowest level in three years in the first quarter, a disappointing start to Donald Trump's presidency as it reaches the 100 day mark. GDP increased 0.7 per cent in the first three months of the year as consumer spending and government expenditures tumbled to their lowest le...

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