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November 19, 2016 1:31 PM

US President Barack Obama arrives in Peru today

President Barack Obama has arrived in Peru today. Mr Obama planned to start his schedule by meeting with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski today. He will also have a town hall meeting with young people. Obama will attend an economic summit with Asian leaders in Lima on Sunday. <br/><...

November 19, 2016 1:09 PM

Syria: 17 people killed in rocket & artillery fire in east Aleppo

In Syria, atleast 17 people were killed and more than 40 others injured in the rocket and artillery fire in the rebel held place east of Aleppo. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman today said rebels have opened fire at a group of civilians, who gathered for a protest. <br/><br/>He said th...

November 19, 2016 12:34 PM

Chile: Wildfires spreading quickly in central region say authorities

In Chile, authorities have said that about 20 wildfires are spreading quickly in the central region of the country. The National Forestry Corporation chief said, in Santiago, that hundreds of people have been evacuated and the fires has affected about 19,000 hectares. <br/><br/>He said t...

November 19, 2016 12:09 PM

IMF: Haiti extends line of credit of $41.6 millions in financial assistance

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, Haiti will be extended a line of credit of over 41 million dollars to help the nation deal with financial pressures in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Executive Board of IMF said this in a release yesterday. <br/><br/>The release said, ...

November 19, 2016 12:09 PM

India is and will remain key partner of US: John Kirby

India will remain key partner of America which is going to remain completely focused on improving and strengthening the bilateral ties during the remainder of the Obama administration. <br/><br/>US has said, India is and will remain a key partner of America which is going to remain compl...

November 19, 2016 12:08 PM

Ami Bera re-elected to US Congress for 3rd consecutive time

In United States, Ami Bera, the only Indian-American in the current Congress, has been re-elected to the House of Representatives for the third consecutive time. He defeating his Republican rival Sacramento County sheriff Scott Jones.<br/><br/>51-year old Bera will be joined by three fir...

November 19, 2016 12:08 PM

Peru: 300 protesters stage demonstration against Barack Obama in Lima

In Peru, over 300 protesters from social and student organizations staged a demonstration in Lima against US President Barack Obama, who is scheduled to attend the 24th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting this weekend. <br/><br/>Protesters said, the Obama administration and its proposed ...

November 19, 2016 12:08 PM

Mauritius to waive 40% shooting tax for Indian film-makers

Mauritius will waive 40 per cent shooting tax for Indian film-makers for shooting on the island nation. The decision was taken by Mauritius Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth, who is on a visit to Mumbai. He met with Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar. <br/><br/>Mr Mungantiwar ...

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