At least 59 ‘bandits’ killed in NW Nigeria: security sources, resident
Nigeria, 22 Feb ,, – At least 59 “bandits” were killed by a civilian defence force when they attacked a…
In tiny Moldova, voters choose between Russia and Europe
CHISINAU, Feb 22, 2019 ,, – Voters in Moldova head to the polls on Sunday for a parliamentary election reflecting…
Pakistan decides to reinstate ban on two organizations after Kashmir attack
ISLAMABAD, Feb. 22 ,, — The Pakistani government decided to reinstate a ban on two organizations already been placed in…
28 killed in torrential rains, heavy snowfall in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb. 22 ,, — At least 28 people were killed and over two dozen others injured in the latest…
Samsung launches folding smartphone, first 5G handset
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21 ,, – Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a smartphone that folds open to be a tablet, becoming…
May hails Brexit talks ‘progress’ but no breakthrough
BRUSSELS, Feb. 21 ,, – Prime Minister Theresa May said she had made “progress” in talks with the EU on…
US-China trade talks resume in Washington from Tuesday: W. House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 ,,- US-China trade talks aimed at ending a damaging tariff war will resume from Tuesday in Washington,…
HSBC pre-tax profit up 16% at $19.9 bn in 2018
HONG KONG, Feb. 19 ,, – Banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday that pre-tax profit rose 16 percent to $19.9…
Trump tells Venezuela military to back Guaido or ‘lose everything’
MIAMI, Feb. 19 ,, US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Venezuela’s military to accept opposition leader Juan Guaido’s amnesty…
Myanmar picks panel to reform army-scripted constitution
YANGON, Feb. 19 ,, – Myanmar set up a committee to discuss reforming the country’s military-drafted constitution on Tuesday, pitting…