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Sharks force closure of Sydney beaches

Sharks force closure of Sydney beaches

09-01-2019  comments

Sydney (IANS) Two popular Australian beaches have been temporarily closed after sharks were spotted nearby, one of which was just metres from shore, within what was supposed to be a shark free area.

Local residents at Brighton Le…

World Bank President resigns

World Bank President resigns

08-01-2019  comments

Washington (IANS): World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has abruptly resigned from his post to join a private infrastructure investment firm, an unexpected departure that comes nearly three years before the end of his term.

Kim, who had served…

Syria conflict: Bolton says US withdrawal conditional

Syria conflict: Bolton says US withdrawal conditional

07-01-2019  comments

Washington (IANS): The withdrawal of US troops from Syria depends on certain conditions, US National Security Adviser John Bolton has said, in a further indication that the process is being slowed down.

On a trip to Israel and Turkey, he said…

China's population to peak in 2029 at 1.44 bn: Report

China's population to peak in 2029 at 1.44 bn: Report

06-01-2019  comments

Beijing (IANS): China's population will peak in 2029 at 1.44 billion before beginning a period of "unstoppable" decline, a government report said.

The study by China Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) warned that the country must…

China passes law to make Islam 'compatible with socialism'

China passes law to make Islam 'compatible with socialism'

06-01-2019  comments

Beijing (IANS) China has passed a new law that seeks to "Sinicize" Islam within the next five years, the latest move by Beijing to rewrite how religion is practised in the country, the media reported on Sunday.

China's…

US delegation to visit China for trade talks

US delegation to visit China for trade talks

04-01-2019  comments

Beijing (IANS): A US delegation will visit China next week to participate in vice-ministerial level trade talks that have been ongoing since early 2018, it was announced here on Friday.

The delegation, led by Deputy US Trade Representative…

Trump looks forward to meeting Pakistan's new leadership

Trump looks forward to meeting Pakistan's new leadership

03-01-2019  comments

Washington (IANS): US President Donald Trump said he "looks forward to meeting the new leadership in Pakistan" and in the same breath accused Islamabad of "housing the enemy".

Trump's remarks came during a cabinet meeting…

15 killed in Indonesia landslide

15 killed in Indonesia landslide

02-01-2019  comments

Jakarta (IANS) At least 15 persons were killed in the landslide which has hit Indonesia's Java province, authorities said.

According to a government official, around 20 persons are still missing in the Monday landslide which…

Bangladesh PM wins new term in vote marred by violence

Bangladesh PM wins new term in vote marred by violence

31-12-2018  comments

Dhaka (IANS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a new term with a landslide victory, the country's Election Commission said on Monday, in an election marred by deadly violence and allegations of widespread rigging.

Hasina's…

Dhaka to reinforce ties with India, NE states: Hasina

Dhaka to reinforce ties with India, NE states: Hasina

31-12-2018  comments

Agartala (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said her government will further reinforce its ties with Tripura, other northeastern states and with India as a whole, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said.

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