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October 15, 2016 6:08 PM

Suicide attack targeting Shias in Iraqi capital Baghdad kills 30 people

In Iraq, at least 30 people have died in a suicide attack targeting Shias in capital Baghdad. <br/><br/>Officials said more than 60 were injured in the attack on a tent in a crowded market in a northern district of the city. <br/><br/>Many Shia pilgrims are taking part in mou...

October 15, 2016 2:20 PM

Bangladesh formally joins China's One-Belt One Road Initiative

Bangladesh has formally joined China's One-Belt One Road Initiative and has elevated its bilateral relationship with China to Strategic Partnership agreeing to co-operate in all regional and international issues. <br/><br/>A joint statement by visiting Chinese President XI Jinping a...

October 15, 2016 2:20 PM

More than 150 countries reach agreement to curb greenhouse gases

More than 150 countries have reached an agreement described as monumental to phase out gases that are making global warming worse. Hydroflurocarbons (HFCs) are widely used in fridges, air conditioning and aerosol sprays. Delegates meeting in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda accepted a complex amen...

October 15, 2016 2:15 PM

More than 150 countries reach agreement to curb greenhouse gases

More than 150 countries have reached an agreement described as monumental to phase out gases that are making global warming worse. Hydroflurocarbons (HFCs) are widely used in fridges, air conditioning and aerosol sprays. Delegates meeting in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda accepted a complex amen...

October 15, 2016 2:14 PM

US, Russia to discuss peace process in Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov are meeting in Swiss city of Lausanne today to discuss a ceasefire and peace process in Syria. Turkish, Saudi, Qatari and Iranian Foreign Ministers will also participate in negotiations. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, the U...

October 15, 2016 2:09 PM

More than 150 countries at reach agreement to curb greenhouse gases

More than 150 countries have reached an agreement described as monumental to phase out gases that are making global warming worse. Hydroflurocarbons (HFCs) are widely used in fridges, air conditioning and aerosol sprays. Delegates meeting in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda accepted a complex amen...

October 15, 2016 12:12 PM

Around 150 countries agree to limit the use of HFC greenhouse gases

Around 150 countries have agreed to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) greenhouse gases in an attempt to protect the Earth's climate. <br/><br/>Used in refrigeration and air conditioning, HFCs play a growing role in increasing global temperatures. <br/><br/>The dev...

October 15, 2016 11:21 AM

Bangladesh formally joins China's One-Belt One Road Initiative

Bangladesh has formally joined China's One-Belt One Road Initiative and has elevated its bilateral relationship with China to Strategic Partnership agreeing to co-operate in all regional and international issues. <br/><br/>A joint statement by visiting Chinese President XI Jinping a...

October 15, 2016 8:58 AM

Haiti council says presidential vote redo to be held Nov 20

In Haiti, authorities have issued a new timetable for the country's repeatedly postponed Presidential election. The Provisional Electoral Council announced that first round of Presidential vote will be held on November,20 and the second round would be held in January, 29 next. <br/><br...

October 15, 2016 8:57 AM

Russia, US to hold fresh talks in bid to revive ceasefire deal on Syria

In a bid to revive the ceasefire deal on Syria, US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold fresh talks today in Lausanne, Switzerland. The meeting will also attend by UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura, Iran's Foreign Minister,Mohammad Javid Zarif, Turk...

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