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Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:02:33 GMT

Tillerson to visit China, discuss North Korea, trade

The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is likely to visit China this week to discuss North Korea's crisis, its missile programs and trade, the State Department stated.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:01:20 GMT

US refugee cap to drop to 45K in 2018

According to sources with knowledge on the matter, the Trump administration is planning to cap the number of asylum seekers admitted to the US at 45K in 2018.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:01:02 GMT

Trump promises "tremendous" tax cuts for middle class

The US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the tax reform blueprint due to be unveiled on Wednesday would include "tremendous" tax cuts for the country's middle class.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:13:18 GMT

Trump: US ready for military option in North Korea

On Tuesday, the US President Donald Trump said the country was "totally prepared" for the armed option in handling the nuclear crisis in North Korea.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:10:55 GMT

Tillerson to meet his Cuban counterpart in Washington

The US Department of State revealed Rex Tillerson, the US State Secretary, was ready to meet with Bruno Rodriguez, his Cuban counterpart, later today.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 18:02:39 GMT

EU probes Luxottica-Essilor deal

The European Commission reported that it would be probing the planned merger between Italian eye-wear giant Luxottica and French lens-maker Essilor over concerns the move could stifle competition.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 18:02:19 GMT

France's Macron states Euro zone needs its own budget

Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, stated on Tuesday that he considered the Euro zone should have its own finance minister and budget.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:51:21 GMT

Passenger train derails hitting armored vehicle

Swedish authorities reported that four people were injured after a passenger train hit an armoured vehicle in southern Sweden on Tuesday.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:51:10 GMT

Russian warplanes wipe out terrorist targets in Syria with missiles

Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers hit key Islamic State facilities with the H-101 cruise missiles in the Syrian provinces of Deir al-Zour and Idlib, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:12:07 GMT

Turkey threatens Iraqi Kurdish independence vote

Kurds went to the polls on Monday for an independence referendum, ignoring the threats of sanctions from Turkey over the possibility that the vote would ignite more regional conflict

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:11:54 GMT

US McConnell says health care debate to continue

Mitch McConnell, the US Senate Majority Leader, reported on Tuesday that debates on the country's healthcare would certainly continue.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:04:08 GMT

Equifax CEO retires after massive cyber attack

Equifax Inc, the US credit reporting firm, reported on Tuesday that its Chief Executive would retire following the wake of a massive cyber attack that exposed the personal information of millions of Amercans.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:03:30 GMT

Myanmar accused committing "crimes against humanity"

Rights group reported that Myanmar's army has been accused of committing serious violations and "crimes against humanity" during the crackdown on the Rohingya.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:28:42 GMT

Uber to defend its business model at UK tribunal

On Wednesday, Uber will fight for its business model at the UK employment tribunal, arguing that the ride-hailing firm's drivers are working the same way as their rivals in long-established local taxi services.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:14:55 GMT

Germany's far-right AfD leader Petry to leave party

The chairwoman of the far-right party Alternative for Germany Frauke Petry announced it was eager to step down from her post two days after the German national election.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:19:09 GMT

Serb ex-Parliamentary commander jailed for war crimes

On Tuesday a former Serb Parliamentary commander was imprisoned to 15 years by a Croatian Court for torturing and murdering civilians and soldiers during the country's 1991-95 independence war.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:12:05 GMT

Alibaba pledges $15B on Cainiao unit network expansion

China's e-commerce company Alibaba gained control over logistics unit Cainiao, pledging to spend $15B in the next five years on its global logistics network expansion.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:34:22 GMT

Puerto Ricans living close to crumbling dam evacuated

Puerto Rico had evacuated a number of people living close to a crumbling dam after the Hurricane Maria hit the area, calling for more aid to advert its humanitarian crisis caused by the storm.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:25:37 GMT

Conservatives seek Schaeuble to become Germany's next head

On Tuesday, German Conservatives pushed the Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble to swap jobs and impose his authority as leader of the Germany's next Parliament.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:59:57 GMT

Moscow condemns escalation of North Korean crisis

On Tuesday, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that actions and statements that lead to escalation of the North Korean crisis are "undesirable" and fraught with unintended and very dangerous consequences.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:59:49 GMT

Bombardier plans to close agreements with Chinese airlines

On Tuesday, a senior Bombardier executive said that the company plans to close a number of sale agreements with major Chinese airlines and leasing firms in anticipation of the Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visit to China.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:08:00 GMT

US to continue to look for diplomatic solution on North Korean crisis

Jim Mattis, the US Secretary of Defence, said that the United States would continue to try to resolve the North Korean crisis by diplomatic means despite hostile rhetoric between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:00:23 GMT

Iraq holds joint military drills with Turkey

According to a number of witnesses, Iraqi forces together with Turkish troops held joint military exercises near the shared border, as a response to the Kurdish referendum on independence.

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 09:34:45 GMT

Duterte's guard found shot dead on Tuesday

A guard of the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was found shot dead on Tuesday's morning at Manila's PSG; however, the President was not nearby, when the incident took place.

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