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January 5, 2017 5:15 PM

Tim Barrow named UK envoy to EU

Britain has appointed a new Ambassador to the European Union to lead Brexit negotiations, days after his predecessor quit due to concerns about the government's muddled strategy over exiting the economic bloc. <br/><br/>Tim Barrow, who will take charge as the UK's Permanent Rep...

January 5, 2017 4:16 PM

Indonesia to soon restore military ties with Australian: Marise Payne

Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne has said, she is confident Indonesia will soon restore military ties with her nation. Indonesia suspended all military co-operation yesterday saying a lot of things needed to be improved. <br/><br/>Australian officials said the complaint concerned...

January 5, 2017 4:14 PM

US Senate Committee to hold briefing on suspected Russian interference

The US Senate Armed Services Committee is to hold a briefing today for members to learn more about the Obama administration's response to suspected Russian interference in the 2016 election and the alleged harassment of American diplomats. Several U.S. intelligence officials, including national...

January 5, 2017 2:23 PM

Iraq: 8 people killed, 15 injured in car bomb explosion near Baghdad

In Iraq, at least 8 people were killed and 15 injured in a car bomb explosion today near Baghdad. <br/><br/>Police said that six civilians and two policemen were killed when an explosives-laden car parked near an outdoor fruit and vegetable market in a predominately Shi'ite Muslim n...

January 5, 2017 1:13 PM

Rajiv J Shah set to be named as president of Rockefeller Foundation

Former head of the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, Rajiv J Shah is set to be named as president of the Rockefeller Foundation, one of America's largest and most influential philanthropies. <br/><br/>Succeeding Judith Rodin, who has been the foundation&#039...

January 5, 2017 12:46 PM

US Army issues new regulation; allows turbans, hijabs or beards in military

In US, to make the force more inclusive of minority religions and cultures, the Army has issued a new regulation. According to the new regulation, servicemen who wear turbans, hijabs or beards are allowed to enroll in the military. The change will ensure that the religious accommodation is enduring ...

January 5, 2017 9:02 AM

Russia: Emergency warning issues in Moscow in connection with heavy snowfall

In Russia, an emergency warning has been issued in the capital Moscow in connection with heavy snowfall and strong winds. The Moscow Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry said in a statement that the weather conditions in Moscow will be worsening through the night and morning. <br/...

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