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Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:16:28 GMT

Qatar willing to talk to resolve diplomatic crisis

The Foreign Minister of Qatar has reported the country is open to mediation to resolve the crisis that has seen a group of nearby countries move to isolate the emirate over claims it supports Islamist extremist groups.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:02:20 GMT

French police shoot attacker armed with hammer at Notre-Dame Cathedral

French police shot and injured a man who attacked an officer with a hammer outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Tuesday, while shouting "this is for Syria". 

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:02:00 GMT

IS kills 163 civilians fleeing Mosul

The United Nations on Tuesday reported Islamic State militants killed over 160 people in Mosul last week to prevent them from escaping insurgent-held areas.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:04:22 GMT

Kabul truck bomb death toll rises above 150

A truck bomb that struck the heart of the Afghan capital last week killed more than 150 people making it one of the deadliest single attacks in the country since the 2001 US-led invasion.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:03:47 GMT

US job openings hit record high

The number of job openings in the US unexpectedly rose in April, boosting optimism over an improving labor market as employers actively seek workers.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:03:22 GMT

Saudi Arabia revokes Qatar Airways' operating license

Saudi Arabia has shut down all Qatar Airways offices in its kingdom and revoked the airline's licences, as the regional diplomatic crisis deteriorated.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:02:59 GMT

Trump claims credit for Gulf nations' move against Qatar

The US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the pressure being placed on Qatar by Gulf neighbours who accuse it of supporting terrorism in the region.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:03:54 GMT

Qatari riyal under pressure amid Gulf diplomatic rift

The Qatari currency is under pressure as Gulf commercial banks began to hold off on dealing with Qatari banks because of the diplomatic rift in the region.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:03:40 GMT

Congo faces UN threat for international probe

The UN rights chief on Tuesday gave Congo a two-day deadline to show it is seriously investigating violence in the central Kasai provinces, or submit to an international probe.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:52:59 GMT

About 9.3K VW's staff agree to early workforce cut

On Tuesday, the German automaker Volkswagen stated that about 9.3K of its staff had signed contracts on an early retirement following company's plan to raise 25% of productivity by cutting the workforce.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:52:13 GMT

Microsoft faces antitrust complaints from Russia's Kaspersky

The Russian cyber security company Kaspersky has launched antitrust charges against Microsoft over Windows 10 antivirus that is forcing users to stick to its default Windows Defender software.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:59:57 GMT

UK May seeks for tough talks over terror funding

On Tuesday, the British PM Theresa May stated that the country was in need to have tough talks with those who fund extremism and terrorism, including foreign authorities and allies.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:58:35 GMT

French investigators search firm linked to Macron's ally probe

French investigators launched a raid of a medical insurance group in connection with suspected links to the financial dealing inquiry of the President Emmanuel Macron's minister.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:32:00 GMT

Mexico, US to make announcement on sugar trade this Tuesday

Mexico and the United States are expected to make a statement on sugar trade later this Tuesday after negotiations regarding the issue, adding new demands out of the terms approved earlier.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:24:44 GMT

Merkel to offer voters tax relief in next Parliament

On Tuesday, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced about her plans to introduce tax relief instead of its increasing in the next Parliament period.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:03:18 GMT

EU to launch inquiry into Guess distribution practices

On Tuesday, the European Commission stated it was eager to launch a formal inquiry into the clothing group Guess over suspicion in barring retailers from distributing the products across the bloc's national borders.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:02:38 GMT

Apple introduces new HomePod speaker fitted with Siri for $349

Apple launched its voice-controller speaker HomePod fitted with Siri and worth $349 that enables to adjust home temperatures and make music suggestion, following company's intention to expand in sales and technology.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:03:42 GMT

US Dollar falls to seven-month low amid geopolitical tensions

The US Dollar Index fell to a seven-month low on Tuesday in response to existing geopolitical pressures, in particular, the former FBI Director James Comey's testimony on June 8.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:58:53 GMT

Euro zone retail sales increase by 0.1% in April

Retail sales in the Euro zone rose 0.1% month-on-month this April, demonstrating a slight decrease from the average estimate of 0.2%, Eurostat reported on Tuesday.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:33:40 GMT

Thailand's junta leader to visit Washington in July

Donald Trump invited Thailand military junta's leader to visit Washington in July as the US President sought to re-establish diplomatic relationships.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:22:17 GMT

Uzbek Deputy PM Azimov quits his position

The Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Rustam Azimov left his post due to a new appointment as a head of a domestic export-import insurance firm, making a solid demotion from his political position.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:31:02 GMT

UN HR Commissioner calls for Israeli occupation termination

The United Nations senior official for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Huessein urged Israel to end its occupation of the Palestinian territory, stating that a move would yield benefit to both sides.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:19:07 GMT

People evacuated from plane at Australia airport amid bomb hoax

On Tuesday, 42 passengers on board of a turboprop plane had to jump at the rural Albury airport following a bomb threatening letter that appeared to be a hoax.

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:32:45 GMT

Lion Air to become launch customer for Boeing's 737 MAX 10 jet

Indonesia's carrier Lion Air is likely to become a launch customer for a new Boeing's 737 MAX 10 model jet, an aircraft that should be presented at the Paris Airshow in the end of June.

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