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Boris Johnson positive to allow Huawei to provide 5G networks

The National Security Council has previously been warned that blocking Huawei's access to the UK's 5G network risks leaving Britain in the technological dark age

Dec 29, 2019

By IANS

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Taiwan president channels HK protests in appeal for votes: 'Don't believe the Communists'

Citing a letter from a young Hong Konger appealing for people "not to believe the Communists", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Sunday

Dec 29, 2019

By Reuters

Turkey speeds up Libya troop deployment deal to prevent slide into 'chaos'

Turkey's foreign minister warned that the Libyan conflict risks sliding into chaos and becoming the next Syria

Dec 29, 2019

By Reuters

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker holds Prophet Mohammad cartoon contest

Geert Wilders, a Dutch anti-Islamic lawmaker from 'Party for Freedom' held a cartoon contest on Saturday, inviting caricatures of Prophet Mohammad

Dec 29, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Taliban members meet top leader in Quetta over US deal

A delegation from the Taliban's office in Doha also participated at the meeting so that it could brief the US side in Doha about a final decision on the ceasefire

Dec 26, 2019

By IANS

Mexico condemns 'police siege' at embassy in Bolivia

According to Mexican authorities, the Bolivian government led by interim president Jeanine Anez has mounted a police siege against its 'accredited personnel'

Dec 26, 2019

By IANS

China sails carrier group through Taiwan Strait as election nears

China has sailed its new aircraft carrier into the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday

Dec 26, 2019

By Reuters

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro loses memory after fall, released from hospital

In an interview on Tuesday, Brazilian President Bolsonaro said that he temporarily lost his memory after falling at his official residence, on Monday

Dec 25, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

Turkey keeps businessman in jail despite European court release call

Kavala, who faces life in jail if convicted, denies the allegations. Fifteen other defendants are on trial along with Kavala, who is currently the only one in jail

Dec 24, 2019

By Reuters

Washington's sanctions prove unreliability: Russian FM

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a 738 billion USD defence bill, which includes controversial provisions calling for sanctions against Russia and Turkey

Dec 23, 2019

By IANS

2 dead, over 65,000 affected by heavy rains in Sri Lanka

Over 17,000 people were evacuated to safer shelters while over 1,500 houses were partially or fully damaged in over 13 districts

Dec 23, 2019

By IANS

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Scuffles break out as protesters invade Paris' Gare de Lyon station

Protesters let off flares and fireworks, releasing smoke that drifted down into the station concourse

Dec 23, 2019

By Reuters

Christianity Today's editor reiterates Trump bashing saying he is 'unfit to lead' US

As majority of white evangelists rally behind Trump, Christianity Today's editor appeared on CBS's 'Face the Nation' and explained his criticism of the President

Dec 23, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Egypt reinstates Information Ministry in cabinet portfolio reshuffle

Osama Haikal, who served as information minister from 2011 to 2012, will return as Ministry of State for Information Affairs

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

Clashes as police try to clear Hong Kong protesters after Uighur support rally

A mixed crowd of young and elderly people, dressed in black and wearing masks to shield their identities, held up signs reading 'Free Uyghur, Free Hong Kong'

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

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