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British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigns over sexual harassment allegations
LONDON: British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigned on Wednesday following a highly-publicised allegation of sexual harassment, the first politician to...
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WPP takes legal action in spat with Asatsu-DK over Bain offer
TOKYO: An acrimonious spat between advertising giant WPP and its partner Asatsu-DK Inc over a $1.35 billion offer for the Japanese...
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Eight dead, 100 injured in blast at Indian coal-fired plant
NEW DELHI: An explosion at an Indian coal-fired power plant has killed eight people and injured around 100 in the...
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Asian shares rise on fed optimism, sterling firms on expected BOE hike
TOKYO: Asian shares touched a 10-year high on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve expressed optimism about the economy, virtually...
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Japan’s Abe re-elected Prime Minister after big election win
TOKYO: Japan’s Shinzo Abe was re-elected prime minister on Wednesday after his ruling bloc’s big election win last month and...
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US to vote against UNGA resolution calling for end embargo against Cuba
The United States will vote against a UN General Assembly resolution on Wednesday calling for the lifting economic embargo against Cuba....
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Deadly blast at Indian coal fired power plant leave scores dead
NEW DELHI – An explosion at an Indian coal-fired power plant has killed eight people and injured around 100 in...
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Britain, EU agree to hold further Brexit talks next week
Britain is accelerating preparations for all eventualities to leave the European Union. At a new scoference in London, Britain Prime Minister...