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December 7, 2016 1:59 PM

EU negotiator sets October 2018 as deadline for 'Brexit' deal

European Union Chief negotiator on Brexit, Michel Barnier has said that Britain will have to secure an agreement on its departure from the EU by October 2018. <br/><br/>At a news conference in Brussels yesterday, Barnier announced the schedule of negotiations and said if British Prime Mi...

December 7, 2016 1:52 PM

Syrian forces enter Aleppo's old city, poised for war's biggest victory

In Syria, army and allies pushed into rebel-held parts of Aleppo's Old City looking closer than ever to achieving their most important victory by driving rebels out of their last urban stronghold. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group reported that rebels have l...

December 7, 2016 1:36 PM

Smart strategies needed to combat terrorism: Obama

US President, Barack Obama has said, terrorism would remain a threat to the United States and the country has to pursue a smart strategy that can be sustained. <br/><br/>In his final national security speech, on counterterrorism in Florida, he said that country has to take a long view of...

December 7, 2016 12:31 PM

Dubai International Film Festival all set for gala opening

The 13th edition of Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is scheduled for a gala opening tonight in Dubai. During eight day extravaganza, DIFF is set to bring the magic of the best of regional and global cinema to United Arab Emirates. The eternal Bollywood diva Rekha is set to be honoured with ...

December 7, 2016 12:27 PM

Death toll rises to 54 in Indonesia earthquake

The death toll in the Indonesia's earth quake rose to 54.The army chief in Indonesia's Aceh province, Maj. Gen. Tatang Sulaiman has said 52 people died in Pidie Jaya, and two in neighboring Bireuen district. <br/><br/>The national disaster mitigation agency says 78 people have ...

December 7, 2016 10:30 AM

At least 25 dead in Indonesian quake

At least 25 people died and hundreds were feared trapped in rubble after a strong 6(point)4-magnitude earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesian's Sumatra early this morning. Officials said, seven children were among the dead. The local disaster management agency said, rescue efforts wer...

December 7, 2016 10:24 AM

At least 25 dead in Indonesian quake

At least 25 people died and hundreds were feared trapped in rubble after a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesian's Sumatra early this morning. Officials said, seven children were among the dead. The local disaster management agency said, rescue efforts were unde...

December 7, 2016 9:22 AM

18 killed in Indonesia earthquake

At least 18 people died and dozens were feared trapped in rubble after a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesian's Sumatra early this morning. Officials said, seven children were among the dead. <br/><br/>The local disaster management agency said, resc...

December 7, 2016 9:11 AM

Singapore tops global education rankings

Singapore has the highest achieving students in international education rankings, with its teenagers coming top in tests in maths, reading and science. The influential Programme for International Student Assessment, Pisa rankings, run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OE...

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