Iran’s hijab protests cap years of evolution
AFP, Tehran : A spate of unprecedented protests against Iran’s mandatory headscarves for women have been tiny in number, but have still reignited a debate that...
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US-led strikes on Syria pro-regime forces kill 100
AFP, Beirut :The US-led coalition killed at least 100 regime and allied fighters in retaliation for an attack in eastern Syria, a US official said,...
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Turkey, Russia and Iran to discuss Syria in Istanbul Reuters, Ankara Turkey and Russia agreed on Wednesday that their next three-way summit with Iran to...
Pelosi gives longest US House speech in more than a century
AFP, Washington :Top US House Democrat Nancy Pelosi made history Wednesday by delivering the longest address to the chamber in at least 108 years, speaking...
North Korea holds military parade on eve of Winter Olympics
AFP, Seoul :North Korea staged a military parade in Pyongyang Thursday, in a show of strength just a day before the Winter Olympics open in...
Rescuers brave aftershocks as Taiwan quake toll rises to nine
Reuters, Hualien, Taiwan : Scores of aftershocks hampered rescue efforts on Thursday as emergency personnel combed through collapsed buildings in search of survivors after a powerful...
Germany’s top parties ‘reach deal’ on Merkel coalition
AFP, Berlin :Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats sealed a deal Wednesday on a new coalition, officials close to the talks said, potentially...
Pence announces `toughest` US sanctions on North Korea
AFP, Tokyo : US Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday Washington would soon unveil its “toughest sanctions ever” on North Korea, adding that the regime in...
North Korea leader’s sister to make landmark visit to South for Olympics
AFP, Seoul :The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit the South this week for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Seoul said Wednesday...
Russia to face `consequences` if it meddles again: Tillerson
AFP, Bogota : Russia will face consequences if it meddles in the US legislative election this year, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday.CIA Director Mike...
Trump eyes military parade to showcase US might
AFP, Washington : US President Donald Trump has asked for a large-scale military parade, the White House said Tuesday, an unconventional move that would showcase American...
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Putin , Abbas to discuss new ME peace Reuters, MoscowRussian President Vladimir Putin and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas plan to discuss a possible new mediation...