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Colombian elections fuel hope for a peaceful future
Former president Alvaro Uribe's Democratic Centre party was declared to have claimed the majority of seats, with over 90 percent votes. The better the Democratic Centre does in these elections, the higher the chance Mr Uribe's party will recapture the presidency in June. [Artigo completo...]
This Photo of Joe Biden Is Going Viral
He said Biden apepared to write a note while inside the theater and then gave it to the homeless man on his way out. The photograph was taken by Caleb Baca on Thursday night, according to local television station Fox 5 , but was posted into Facebook businessman Paul Equale , with that post being shared 103,000 times since it was posted on Friday - with more than 148,000 people reacting t... [Artigo completo...]
European Union extends Russian Federation sanctions over Ukraine crisis
It said the other European Union measures in place in response to the Ukraine crisis included economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian economy and restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol. [Artigo completo...]
BBC appeals to UN over Iran harassing Persian staff
Persian journalists in London and their families in Iran have been targeted since the BBC's satellite television service began in 2009. In December, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that he had discussed this issue in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif. [Artigo completo...]
Mattis Warns Syrian Regime against Carrying out Future Gas Attack
The secretary did not threaten action against Syria, even if the chemical attack was confirmed, the news service reported, but noted that the US launched a cruise missile attack a year ago on a Syrian base following a previous gas attack. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said earlier this month that regime air strikes on Eastern Ghouta probably constitute war crimes. [Artigo completo...]
US, Russia Remain World's Top Exporters Of Weapons
According to new data on arms transfers published by the Swedish-based institute, violent conflicts in the Middle East and regional tensions in Asia drove growing arms imports in the 2013-2017 period. Russian Federation continues to be India's most trusted strategic ally who supplies major military hardware to New Delhi. And the Middle East accounted for 32 percent of all arms imports wo... [Artigo completo...]
Slovakian interior minister resigns after street protests over murdered journalist Jan Kuciak
Fico's government has been shaken by street demonstrators protesting the perceived lack of progress in the investigation into the death of investigative reporter Jan Kuciak , who probed fraud cases involving politically connected businessmen and organized crime. [Artigo completo...]
Rajasthan: Kirori Lal Meena joins BJP
In a significant political development ahead of the State elections in Rajasthan slated for later this year, National People's Party State chief and MLA Kirori Lal Meena, who had left the BJP in 2008, rejoined the party on Sunday. According a warm welcome to Meena, Raje said she was jubilant that one of their most dedicated workers was making a "ghar waapsi". NPP has four MLAs- Kirodi Lal Meen... [Artigo completo...]
Trade deal collapse would cut growth, jobs in Canada
Canada is the largest steel and aluminum exporter to the US, and Mexico ranks fourth in steel exports to the U.S. After signing the tariffs, Trump now heads to a steel mining area of Pennsylvania, where he'll hold a rally Saturday night to campaign for Republican congressional candidate Rick Saccone, who is facing off against Democratic former prosecutor and Marine Corps Captain Conor Lamb in ... [Artigo completo...]
Maia lança candidatura: 'Tenho o sonho de ser presidente do Brasil'
Ele defende que o deputado "não será candidato do governo como não será candidato da oposição, (.) mas o candidato do Democratas ". Do MDB, estiveram presentes o presidente, senador Romero Jucá (RR); o 1º vice-presidente da Câmara , deputado Fábio Ramalho (MG), e o deputado Lúcio Vieira Lima (BA), irmão do ex-ministro Geddel Vieira Lima, que está preso no âmbito da Operação Lava Jato. [Artigo completo...]
Seoul envoy thanks China for role in N. Korea nuclear talks
South Korea's national security adviser on Monday thanked China for its "active support" in the diplomatic process that has set up a historic summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. Chung said Kim told the South Koreans during talks in Pyongyang that he's "committed to denuclearization" and pledged that "North Korea will refrain from any further nuclear or missile tests". [Artigo completo...]
Below the belt tactics will can not stop Nawaz Sharif, says Maryam Nawaz
On Saturday, foreign minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif's face and clothes were blackened with ink when he was addressing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) convention in Sialkot, a city in Punjab's northeast on the border with India. As Sharif was heading towards rostrum for a speech, a student hurled a shoe at him that hit his shoulder and ear. He then hurled a shoe at Iqbal, which reportedly ... [Artigo completo...]
Comissária de Comércio da UE quer bloco excluído de tarifaço dos EUA
O representante americano do Comércio, Robert Lighthizer, chegou durante a tarde a Bruxelas para uma reunião com o ministro japonês da Economia, Hiroshige Seko, e a comissária europeia do Comércio, Cecilia Malmström. Macron também falou com Macron, na sexta-feira, tendo o Presidente francês sublinhado que "tais medidas visando países aliados, que respeitam as regras do comércio mundial, não seriam... [Artigo completo...]
Ministro do Comércio do Japão pede calma sobre tarifas dos EUA
Já tinha sido avançado que, em troca de cedências do Canadá e México para a assinatura de um novo Acordo de Comércio Livre da América do Norte (NAFTA), estes dois países poderiam ser isentados das medidas. Também ele pressionou para que o país seja excluído da aplicação das tarifas. A Comissão Europeia e os Estados Unidos começaram este sábado, em Bruxelas, a negociar a questão das tarifas imp... [Artigo completo...]
Kevin Owens Teases WrestleMania Match and Fans Don't Like It
Many thought that SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan could be involved in the possible match as well despite him being medically prohibited from competing in a WWE ring. It would be poor to post this, however, when he still has a storyline possibility of winning the WWE Title in tonight's Fastlane match. Earlier in the week, rumors from WON suggested that the current WrestleMania 34 pla... [Artigo completo...]
West Indies to tour Pakistan for 3-T20I series in April
Sunil Narine proved why he is the world's best T20 bowler when the cool-as-cucumber West Indian helped Lahore Qalandars beat Karachi Kings in the Super Over of the 3 HBL Pakistan Super League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. [Artigo completo...]
Imam-e-Kaaba to Lead Maghrib-Isha Prayers at Faisal Masjid Today
Imam-e-Kaaba Al-Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Muhammad bin Talib on Monday appreciated the efforts of Pakistan for promoting peace in the region. Imam-e-Ka'aba said Pakistan had a significant place in the Muslim world and was playing a vital role for peace and stability in the region, adding that Saudi Arabia fully supported the peace efforts of Pakistan. [Artigo completo...]
Bangla passenger plane crashes in Nepal, many feared dead
Officials have not confirmed the status of passengers but fatalities are expected after the plane erupted into flames after crashing. Tourism Ministry Joint Secretary Suresh Acharya said 17 injured passengers from the aircraft have been rescued and transferred to different hospitals for treatment. [Artigo completo...]
Trump pushing gun reform proposals that include age limit increase on purchases
But largely, Trump would leave bigger details, such as gun restrictions, to the Commission on School Safety, which will be chaired by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos , and represents a departure from the urgency the president has expressed is needed after the Parkland shooting. [Artigo completo...]
Sensex up over 250 points, Nifty above 10300-mark
The SGX Nifty, which has surged 118 points at 10331.50 at 7.15 hours IST, is indicating that the Nifty is likely to have positive opening in the Indian markets. The index had lost 44.43 points in the previous session on Friday. On a weekly basis, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE shed 739.8 points or 2.17 per cent to close at 33,307.14 points. [Artigo completo...]