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Sat, 27 May 2017 18:30:06 GMT

Uruguay rises growth estimate for 2017 to 2%

The Uruguayan government increased GDP growth estimate to 2% for 2017 from a previous estimate of 1%.

Sat, 27 May 2017 18:29:12 GMT

British Airways cancels flights amid IT crash

British Airways cancelled all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick amid a global failure with its IT systems.

Sat, 27 May 2017 17:28:33 GMT

G7 does not have consensus on climate change

The Group of Seven (G7) does not have consensus on climate change as the US is "reviewing its policies on climate change and on the Paris Agreement".

Sat, 27 May 2017 17:27:18 GMT

Russia, Iran to deepen economic cooperation

The Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani agreed to deepen economic cooperation during a phone call on Saturday.

Sat, 27 May 2017 17:21:55 GMT

Hassan Rouhani calls for better relations with the Gulf states

The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a phone conversation with the Qatar's Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani that countries of the region should intensify cooperation to end Syrian and Yemen crises.

Sat, 27 May 2017 17:20:18 GMT

5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey

On Saturday, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Manisa province near Izmir, the third largest city of Turkey. No casualties or damage have been reported yet. 

Sat, 27 May 2017 16:25:46 GMT

BA sees no external interference in IT systerm failure

British Airways does not see any signs of cyber attack in the IT system crash and notes that it could have been avoided. 

Sat, 27 May 2017 16:25:15 GMT

Trump's travel ban is to be heard before the Supreme Court

According to the US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the administration plans to challenge a suspension of the Trump's travel ban made by the Maryland federal judge before the Supreme Court.

Sat, 27 May 2017 15:24:40 GMT

Turkey considers to admit German deputies to the base in Incirlik

The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that it looks forward to discuss the possibility for German parliamentarians to meet with the Bundeswehr soldiers at the Incirlink air base.

Sat, 27 May 2017 15:22:10 GMT

Sri Lanka appeals to the United Nationas for help

The Government of Sri Lanka asked for international assistance to help to find 91 missing people and to reach remote areas that were affected by heavy rains and landslips.

Sat, 27 May 2017 14:27:08 GMT

Putin discusses Syria with Hassan Rouhani

The Russian and Iranian presidents had a phone conversation, where both leaders emphasized the need to intesify cooperation on the Syrian crisis and discussed joint economic projects.

Sat, 27 May 2017 14:26:11 GMT

Philippines postpone peace talks with insurgents

The Philippine government decided to pause formal negotiations with the National Democratic Front in Netherlands after its fighters intensified guerrilla attacks in the countryside.

Sat, 27 May 2017 13:02:58 GMT

IS claims responsibility for Egypt shooting

A statement released by the Islamic State revealed the Islamist group had been behind the shooting, which occurred in Egypt on Friday.

Sat, 27 May 2017 13:02:37 GMT

UK lowers terrorism threat level to "severe"

The British PM Theresa May said the UK had downgraded its terrorism threat level from "critical" to "severe", which means another attack is highly likely but not imminent.

Sat, 27 May 2017 12:05:02 GMT

UK police confine two more men in hunt for Manchester bomber's network

On Saturday, the British police stated they had detained two more men allegedly linked to the network behind this week's bombings in Manchester.

Sat, 27 May 2017 12:04:27 GMT

G7 makes progress on trade

According to a French source, the G7 nations made a "substantial progress" in discussions on trade, suggesting the US protectionist stance has slightly softened.

Sat, 27 May 2017 11:11:15 GMT

Turkey detains newspaper employees over alleged coup links

The official state news agency Anadolu reported a Turkish court had formally detained two opposition newspaper staff over alleged links to the last year's failed coup.

Sat, 27 May 2017 11:10:35 GMT

Source: G7 unable to resolve Russia issue

A Group of Seven source said leaders had been unable to agree whether the communique due on Saturday afternoon would contain a pledge to take extra action against Russia.

Sat, 27 May 2017 10:14:35 GMT

Iraq launches operation to capture last IS-held enclave in Mosul

Iraqi military launched an operation to seize the last IS-held area that covers predominantly the Old City centre of Mosul and some districts along the Tigris river western bank.

Sat, 27 May 2017 10:14:00 GMT

Panama to implement stricter immigration policy for some states

Panama's government said it would implement a stricter immigration policy for Colombia, Venezuela and Nicaragua amid a higher influx of those fleeing conflicts at home.

Sat, 27 May 2017 09:10:36 GMT

Six IS suspects detained in Malaysia

On Saturday, the Malaysian police said six local men had been confined from May 23 to 26 over alleged involvement with the IS militant group.

Sat, 27 May 2017 09:10:10 GMT

China's Cai Qi appointed as party chief

An official state media reported on Saturday the mayor of Beijing Cai Qi had been appointed to the post of the party chief of the country's capital city.

Sat, 27 May 2017 08:05:36 GMT

US ex-National Security Adviser dies at 89

Zbigniew Brzezinski, who served as a National Security Adviser during Jimmy Carter's presidency, died at the age of 89, his daughter said late on Friday.

Sat, 27 May 2017 08:05:00 GMT

Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails stop hunger strike

The Israeli Prisons Service reported over 800 Palestinian inmates incarcerated in prisons in Israel had ended a hunger strike that started on April 17.

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