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February 9, 2017 7:54 AM

US looks forward to working with China: President Trump

US President Donald Trump sent a letter to China's President Xi Jinping saying he looked forward to working with him to develop a constructive relationship that benefits both countries, the White House said in a statement.<br/><br/>The letter also thanked Xi for his congratulatory l...

February 9, 2017 7:51 AM

Russia Opposition leader Navalny found guilty

In Russia, main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has been found guilty of embezzlement and handed a five-year suspended sentence. It bars him from running for president next year against Vladimir Putin. But Mr Navalny, who denies the charges, has vowed to take part in the race regardless.<br/&g...

February 9, 2017 7:27 AM

Yemen: 32 combatants killed western port clashes

In Western Yemen, 32 combatants were killed in the battle for a key coastal town between government forces and Houthi rebels. Military officials said that the deaths occurred as forces loyal to President Abedrabbo Masnour Hadi advanced into neighbourhoods of Mokha and Houthis retreated to northern a...

February 9, 2017 7:21 AM

Legal battle over travel ban pits Trump's powers against his own words

In US, a appeals court is weighing arguments for and against President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban, but its decision this week may not yet answer the underlying legal questions being raised in the fast-moving case.<br/><br/>The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisc...

February 9, 2017 7:21 AM

US forces kill 11 al-qaeda members near Idlib in Syria

US forces killed 11 members of al-Qaeda in two air strikes near Idlib in Syria, this month, including a former ally of Osama Bin Laden, the Pentagon said. Captain Jeff Davis, a spokesman, said 10 operatives were killed in a single strike on February, 3rd. A second strike on February, 4th killed Abu ...

February 9, 2017 6:57 AM

US Senate votes to confirm Jeff Sessions as next US Attorney General

In US, Senate voted today to confirm Republican Senator Jeff Sessions as the next Attorney General of the United States.<br/><br/>The Alabama senator is known for his tough stance on immigration enforcement and his early support of President Donald Trump who nominated him for the job. Se...

February 9, 2017 6:55 AM

UK House of Commons passes Brexit bill

British MPs have overwhelmingly agreed in House of Commons to let the government begin the UK's departure from the EU as they voted for the Brexit bill. The draft legislation was approved by 494 votes to 122, and now moves to the House of Lords. Shadow business Secretary Clive Lewis was one of ...

February 8, 2017 9:09 PM

Brexit trigger bill set for final vote in Parliament

The UK Parliament is set to discuss and vote on a crucial bill which will give Prime Minister Theresa May the authority to officially trigger Brexit and start negotiations for leaving the 28-member European Union.<br/><br/>The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill will have it...

February 8, 2017 8:54 PM

South African's Jacob Zuma deploys troops to state address

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has ordered the deployment of about 440 troops to maintain law and order in parliament for his annual state of the nation address tomorrow. <br/><br/>Opposition parties have condemned the decision as a declaration of war. Previous addresses by Mr ...

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