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November 16, 2016 9:05 AM

World Internet Conference 2016 to start today in Wuzhen

The 2016 World Internet Conference will kick off today in the eastern Chinese town of Wuzhen. The three-day event is expected to be attended by delegates from more than 120 countries, including 8 top foreign leaders. <br/><br/>In the meantime, business leaders from well-established Chine...

November 16, 2016 8:57 AM

Police battle with anarchists protesters over Obama's visit to Athens

Police battled with anarchists late into the night following two marches protesting against US President Barack Obama's visit to Athens. Greek police estimated as many as 150 anarchists were involved in the clashes. They responded to rocks and Molotov cocktails with tear gas and stun grenades.&...

November 16, 2016 8:49 AM

Putin fires Economy Minister over bribery charges

Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, who had been charged with taking a massive bribe. News Agencies quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying The President had lost confidence in the minister. <br/><br/>Ulyukayev had earlier been placed un...

November 16, 2016 8:44 AM

Intense air strikes hit several rebel-held areas in Aleppo

In Syria, intense air strikes have hit several rebel-held areas in Aleppo for the first time in more than two weeks, signalling the start of a major government offensive in Syria's northern city. The ferocious bombardment of eastern Aleppo on yesterday came as Russian armed forces also announce...

November 16, 2016 8:40 AM

Over 20 countries sign framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance

Over 20 countries, including Brazil and France, signed the framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) an initiative that is the brainchild of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The framework agreement of ISA was opened for signatures on the sidelines of CoP22 to the UN Framework Conven...

November 16, 2016 8:36 AM

IS killed over 21 civilians in Mosul

In Iraq, Islamic State terror group has summarily killed 21 civilians in Mosul it accused of collaborating with US-backed security forces. The killing was confirmed by the medical source yesterday.

November 16, 2016 8:26 AM

BBC World Service to launch 11 new language services

The BBC World Service will launch 11 new language services as part of its biggest expansion since the 1940s. BBC director general Tony Hall said that this is a historic day for the BBC, as we announce the biggest expansion of the World Service since the 1940s.<br/><br/>The expansion is a...

November 16, 2016 7:40 AM

5.3 magnitude quake hits north Afghanistan

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale hit Hindu Kush Region in northeast Afghanistan at 20:32 yesterday, according to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. No casualties has been reported so far as strong tremors were also felt even in Kabul, the capital city, which is 278 km away ...

November 16, 2016 7:37 AM

Syrian Prez says will welcome trump if he intends to fight terrorism

The Syrian President Bashar Assad said that the Syrian government cannot predict the actions of the US President-elect Donald Trump, but will welcome him if he intends to fight terrorism. Assad told Portuguese television broadcaster RTP in an interview released on yesterday.<br/><br/> Th...

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