Turkey’s Parliament debates greater powers for Recep Tayyip Erdogan
ANKARA: Turkey's Parliament has kicked off debate on proposed constitutional amendments that would hand Recep Tayyip Erdogan's largely ceremonial presidency...
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Chinese economy grew 6.7% in 2016
BEIJING:China's economy was estimated to have grown about 6.7 percent in 2016, the country's top economic planner said Tuesday.nnOn the...
Donald Trump appoints his son-in-law as senior advisor
By Lalit K JhannWASHINGTON: US President-elect as his senior advisor that would make him one of the most powerful individuals...
Mexicans march against gas price hike, little looting;will it happen in India?
MEXICO CITY: Looting has largely subsided in Mexico following a 20 per cent hike in gasoline prices, but protests are...
Nepal tables Constitution amendment bill
By Shirish B PradhannnKATHMANDU (INDIA): Nepal government today tabled the Constitution amendment bill in Parliament to address the demands of...
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered campaign to influence US presidential election
By Lalit K JhannWASHINGTON: The US intelligence community in a new declassified file on Saturday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin...
Former Pakistani army chief’s joins Saudi-led military coalition
By Sajjad HussainnnISLAMABAD: General Raheel Sharif, the former Pakistani army chief, will now head the Saudi Arabia-led 39-nation military coalition...
Turkey to naturalise Syrian, Iraqi migrants: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
ISTANBUL: Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today announced that some of the millions of Syrian and Iraqis who have fled...
Pakistan gives dossier on ‘India’s interference’ to UN chief
By Yoshita SinghnnUNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has handed over a dossier on India's alleged "interference" in the country to new UN...
Australian government asks citizens visiting India to use e-payments
MELBOURNE: Australian government has advised its citizens travelling to India to ensure their trip is planned in such a way...
