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December 29, 2016 11:58 PM

EU stands by 2-state solution for Palestinian-Israel peace

The European Union has joined the outgoing US administration in defending the two-state solution as the best way to achieve lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.<br/><br/>The spokeswoman for the 28 nations block , Maja Kocijancic reiterated EU's support for the two-state ...

December 29, 2016 11:44 PM

50,000 Rohingya Muslims flee to Bangladesh from Myanmar

Nearly 50,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar seeking shelter from a bloody crackdown by the army. This was stated by the foreign ministry in Dhaka today.<br/><br/>The foreign ministry summoned Myanmar's ambassador to express "deep concern at the continued...

December 29, 2016 11:42 PM

Iraqi troops resume Mosul fight after 2-week lull

In Iraq, breaking a two-week lull in fighting, government troops backed by the US-led coalition's airstrikes and artillery pushed deeper into eastern Mosul today in a multi-pronged assault against Islamic State militants in the city.<br/><br/>Elite special forces pushed into the Kar...

December 29, 2016 11:28 PM

France raises 'terror tax' to support victims of attacks

French citizens to contribute 'terror tax' on their property insurance policies to help finance a fund for victims of the extremist attacks that have recently hit the country.<br/><br/>The measure comes into force on Sunday and requires policy holders to contribute 5.90 euros. ...

December 29, 2016 7:31 PM

50 died, thousands homeless after severe flooding in Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 50 people have died and thousands have been left homeless after severe flooding in the south-west of the country. Torrential rain caused the Kalamu river, which flows through the city of Boma, to burst its banks. <br/><br/>The bodies of some ...

December 29, 2016 6:08 PM

Syrian govt, rebel groups agree ceasefire; to begin peace talks: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that the Syrian government and rebel groups have agreed a ceasefire and to begin peace talks. <br/><br/>The ceasefire is due to come into force at midnight today. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said earlier that Turkey and Russia ...

December 29, 2016 4:09 PM

China to expand bullet train network to 30,000 kms

China will expand its bullet train network to 30,000 kms covering 80 per cent of its big cities as part of the country's efforts to establish a comprehensive transport system by 2020, a white paper, titled Development of China's Transport, says. <br/><br/>China will also move t...

December 29, 2016 4:09 PM

NYPD to relax policy;allow Sikh officers wear turbans, maintain beards

The New York Police Department will relax its uniform policy to allow its Sikh officers to wear turbans and maintain beards. New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill announced, the measures are taken to promote inclusiveness and encourage the minority community members to join the force. <...

December 29, 2016 4:07 PM

NYPD to allow Sikh officers to wear turbans, beards

The New York Police Department will relax its uniform policy to allow its Sikh officers to wear turbans and maintain beards. New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill announced, the measures are taken to promote inclusiveness and encourage the minority community members to join the force. <...

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