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March 1, 2017 6:54 AM

Russia & China veto UN resolution to impose sanctions on Syria

Russia and China have vetoed a UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons use. The measure drafted by Britain, France and the US won nine votes in favour at the Security Council while three countries opposed it China, Russia and Bolivia. Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and E...

March 1, 2017 6:16 AM

UK: European Union citizens won't lose rights without Parliament's nod

The British government promised that it won't strip European Union nationals of any rights without lawmakers' approval, as it tries to persuade Parliament to authorize the start of exit talks with the bloc. <br/><br/>By leaving the EU, Britain will be withdrawing from the bloc&...

March 1, 2017 6:16 AM

One killed, 25 injured in Serbia military depot blasts

In Serbia, two explosions occurred at a military facility in central Serbia, killing at least one person and injuring 25 others. <br/><br/>Serbia's Defense Ministry said the blasts took place at an ammunition depot in Kragujevac, some 50 kilometers south of Belgrade, which stores mi...

March 1, 2017 6:15 AM

Pakistan seeks Interpol red notice against Baloch leader

Pakistan has approached the Interpol seeking Red Notices against Baloch nationalist leader Brahamdagh Bugti and his aide for their alleged involvement in militancy in the restive province. <br/><br/>Officials in Islamabad said yesterday the decision was taken after Bugti did not respond ...

March 1, 2017 5:44 AM

Indian killing in Kansas was racially motivated: White House

The White House has condemned the fatal attack on the Indian engineer, Srinivas Kuchibhotla, in Kansas City last week as racially-motivated hatred. <br/><br/>Deputy White House Press Sarah Sanders told reporters that as more facts come to light it looks like the Kansas shooting last week...

March 1, 2017 4:49 AM

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China today vetoed a UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons use. <br/><br/>The measure drafted by Britain, France and the US won nine votes in favour at the Security Council while three countries opposed it- China, Russia and Bolivia. Ka...

March 1, 2017 4:49 AM

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China today vetoed a UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons use. The measure drafted by Britain, France and the US won nine votes in favour at the Security Council while three countries opposed it- China, Russia and Bolivia. Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and...

February 28, 2017 9:08 PM

EU court rejects bid to nix tariffs on Chinese solar panels

A European Union court has dismissed a bid by 26 companies to annul anti-dumping tariffs imposed by the bloc on Chinese solar panels more than three years ago. <br/><br/>The 28-nation EU raised import duties on Chinese solar panels and key components at the end of 2013 after concluding t...

February 28, 2017 8:34 PM

Egypt parliament expels MP critical of human rights record

Egypt's Parliament has expelled an MP who was an outspoken critic of the government's human rights record. Mohammed Anwar Sadat, a nephew of the late President Anwar Sadat, was accused of forging signatures on a draft bill and leaking sensitive information to foreign organisations. Speaker...

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