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November 17, 2016 6:10 PM

Brazil: Protesters storm Congress seeking military rule

Dozens of protesters demanding a military coup have forced their way into Brazil's lower chamber of Congress in the capital, Brasilia, denouncing government corruption, they called for a return to military rule - which the country saw from 1964 to 1985. <br/><br/>At least 40 demonst...

November 17, 2016 5:16 PM

Sri Lanka's newly formed party seeks Mahinda Rajapaksa's guidance

In Sri Lanka, a newly formed political party has called upon former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to join and lead the party. <br/><br/>The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), in its maiden press conference today, said they intend moving forward under the guidance and vision of former pres...

November 17, 2016 3:44 PM

Former chief of CPC expelled for corruption

In China, a former chief of Communist Party of China (CPC) in Hubei province has been expelled for corruption and inappropriate sexual relationships. <br/><br/>CPC's Discipline Inspection Commission of Hubei province today said that, Hu Xunbi, currently the chairman of Zhiyin Media ...

November 17, 2016 2:01 PM

Road &Transport department identifies 789 black spots on NH

Road and Transport department has identified 789 black spots on National Highways in country where the people lost their life in accidents. <br/><br/>Replying to supplementaries in Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Mansukh L Manaviya said Centre has taken s...

November 17, 2016 1:55 PM

Storm lashes New Zealand quake zone, more buildings evacuated

In New Zealand, rain and strong winds battered today, threatening further damage, just days after a powerful earthquake killed two people and devastated parts of the country's South Island with huge landslides. <br/><br/>More than 1,000 tourists and residents have been evacuated fro...

November 17, 2016 1:45 PM

US scientists develops long acting malaria drug

Scientists in US have developed a new long acting drug capsule that that may effectively treat malaria and many other diseases. The capsule remains in the stomach for up to two weeks after being swallowed, gradually releasing its payload, paving the way for a long acting pill. <br/><br/>...

November 17, 2016 12:22 PM

Obama, European leaders to discuss Russia sanctions in Berlin

US President Barack Obama and European leaders will hold discussions tomorrow in Berlin for extending sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine, and possible new sanctions for its bombing in Syria. <br/><br/>A German official said that the meeting is planned to agree a ...

November 17, 2016 12:13 PM

Iran sanctions renewal will pass: US Senate

US Senate will vote to renew sanctions on Iran for 10 years before adjourning next month. The chamber's Republican leader said this yesterday sending the bill to the White House, where President Barack Obama is expected to sign it into law.<br/><br/>The House of Representatives vote...

November 17, 2016 12:10 PM

Obama defends globalisation on Germany visit

US President Barack Obama has made a strong defence of globalisation as he arrived in Germany on his final visit to Europe before leaving office. <br/><br/>In a joint article, Mr Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, with the global economy developing faster than ever, co-opera...

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