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Xi Jinping becomes most powerful Chinese leader since Mao

China set to give Xi lifelong rule on Sunday, defying ideology

Deng Xiaoping slashed the term limit for President and vice-president to two -- 10 years.

Mar 11, 2018

By IANS

Rahul says he, his sister Priyanka have 'completely forgiven' father Rajiv Gandhi killers

Rahul Gandhi said he and his sister Priyanka Gandhi had forgiven their father Rajiv Gandhi's killers who were LTTE militants.

Mar 11, 2018

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Rahul Gandhi meets Indian origin businessmen in Malaysia

Rahul Gandhi met the business executives of the Malaysia India Business Council, Asean India Business Council, Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia.

Mar 10, 2018

By IANS

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UN official says Duterte needs psychiatric evaluation

The Philippine government angered the UN after one of its human rights investigators was included on a list of 600 people declared to be communist terrorists.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

Rahul Gandhi visits Singapore, takes aim at BJP rule

Gandhi, on a March 8-10 visit to Singapore and Malaysia as part of his outreach to the Indian diaspora, said the Congress had a clean slate and a new opportunity now.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

Trump accepts gauntlet, to meet Kim Jong-un by May

Arch rivals Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will meet soon, puzzling pundits whether the two, who called each other names, will forget and formally shake hands.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

Lanka violence: Guterres concerned, UN official to visit Kandy

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is concerned by reports of communal violence in Sri Lanka and is urging dialogue to solve the differences.

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

US will gain nothing by imposing tariffs, says Australian PM

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Philip Lowe, said the decision to impose tariffs on such products is "highly regrettable".

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

Sri Lanka to declare Emergency after communal clashes

The government strongly condemned the violence and vowed to take stern action against the perpetrators.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army

Kim Jong-un to meet S. Korean leader at April summit

The inter-Korean summit between Moon and Kim will be held at the joint security area of Panmunjeom.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

S. Korean politician resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

In a Facebook post, Ahn "begged forgiveness" for his "foolish behaviour" and said denials issued by his office were untrue.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

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Donald Trump keen to open US embassy in Jerusalem himself

Trump maintains that his decision to recognize Jerusalem resolved a tough issue dividing Israel and the Palestinians.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

King Jong-un sits through talks for hours, agrees on summit meeting with Moon

For the first time, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sat through hours of negotiations and even hosted a dinner for the delegation.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

Look who's praising Xi's 'power grab'...Trump!

Experts say they are convinced Xi's plan is to rule for many years to come.

Mar 4, 2018

By IANS

Germany's SPD votes in favour of coalition with Merkel

The conditions of the pact and the concrete measures that will be implemented were detailed in a 177-page deal that was negotiated between January and February.

Mar 4, 2018

By IANS

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