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Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:31
Merkel’s bid for fourth term in office unchallenged..
Merkel’s bid for fourth term in office unchallenged, poll says September 19, 2017 - A poll conducted ahead of the September 24 general elections in Germany suggests Chancellor Angela Merkel is poised for winning a fourth term in office. The results of the weekly poll conducted by Forsa for RTL…
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:26
France Rules Out Renegotiation on JCPOA
France Rules Out Renegotiation on JCPOA September, 19, 2017 - TEHRAN (Tasnim) – France’s President Emmanuel Macron dismissed the idea of renegotiation on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), highlighting Paris’ backing for the full implementation of the nuclear deal between Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the…
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:14
UN chief urges Myanmar to halt military...
UN chief urges Myanmar to halt military campaign against Rohingya September 19, 2017 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on Myanmar to put an end to its military campaign against Rohingya Muslims, just hours after the country’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi failed to allay international concerns…
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:06
Qatar’s emir takes Persian Gulf crisis to global audience
Qatar’s emir takes Persian Gulf crisis to global audience September 20, 2017 - Qatar's emir appeals to world leaders before meeting US President Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani used the pulpit of the UN General Assembly to attack…
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:04
Iran selects 'Breath' as official Academy Awards..
Iran selects 'Breath' as official Academy Awards entry September 19, 2017 - Iranian drama 'Breath', directed by female filmmaker Narges Abyar, was selected as Iran's official submission to the 90th Academy Awards in the best foreign language film category. A committee of nine cinema professionals (including four directors, an actor,…
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 09:08
7.1 magnitude quake kills nearly 140 in Mexico
7.1 magnitude quake kills nearly 140 in Mexico September 20, 2017 - A magnitude 7.1 earthquake stunned central Mexico on Tuesday, killing at least 139 people as buildings collapsed in plumes of dust. Thousands fled into the streets in panic, and many stayed to help rescue those trapped. Dozens of…
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 13:03
Government advised to increase ceiling on import taxes
Government advised to increase ceiling on import taxes Jakarta Post | September 19, 2017- The government is advised to increase the ceiling for the import tax on goods purchased in other countries, currently US$250 for each individual and $1,000 for a family. “It is time to revise the policy by…
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 12:41
Iran ready for swift riposte if Trump kills nuclear deal
Iran ready for swift riposte if Trump kills nuclear deal September 19, 2017 - Speaking in an exclusive interview with CNN in New York Monday night, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani went on to add, “Exiting such an agreement would carry a high cost for the United States of America, and…
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 12:36
Turkish economy to grow 5-6 pct in 2017
Turkish economy to grow 5-6 pct in 2017 Anadolu Agency | September 19, 2017- Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Monday that the country’s economic growth rate for this year will be between 5 to 6 percent. In a live interview broadcast jointly by private television channels BloombergHT…
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 12:27
Qatar-France trade volume exceeds QR7bn
Qatar-France trade volume exceeds QR7bn The Peninsula | September 19, 2017- The two-way trade volume between Qatar and France in 2016 touched €1.6bn (QR7bn), which has grown to nearly double compared to €823m (QR3.62bn) seen in 2014. However, in comparison to €2.5bn recorded in 2015, the trade volume in 2016…