Day: May 15, 2019

Alabama Senate bans nearly all abortions, including rape cases

MONTGOMERY, Ala.(Rahnuma):  Alabama’s state Senate passed a bill on Tuesday to outlaw nearly all abortions, creating exceptions only to protect…

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France’s Macron party stretches lead in European elections, but challenges remain

PARIS (Rahnuma):  Less than two weeks before voting begins, French President Emmanuel Macron’s the Republic on the Move (LREM) party…

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Turkey urges Russia to preserve Idlib deal, stop Syria bombings

ANKARA (Rahnuma):  The Turkish leadership has been increasing its diplomatic engagement with Russia, in an attempt to prevent the Syrian…

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UK PM to make fourth bid to get go-ahead for her Brexit deal

LONDON (Rahnuma):  British Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed Wednesday she still wants Britain to leave the European Union (EU), but…

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Brazil’s economy hits rock bottom: economy minister

RIO DE JANEIRO (Rahnuma):  Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Tuesday that the Brazilian economy has hit rock bottom…

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Latvian, Estonian PMs meet on cooperation on regional projects

RIGA (Rahnuma):  Latvia and Estonia are enjoying very close and friendly relations, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said during a…

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Ramadan struggle in cyclone-hit Mozambique island

IBO (Rahnuma):  Mozambique: Muslims in the cyclone-ravaged Mozambican island of Ibo are struggling to observe the holy month of Ramadan…

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Indonesia tightens security ahead of presidential race result

JAKARTA (Rahnuma):  Indonesia’s counter-terrorism squad has rounded up at least 10 people suspected of planning attacks during next week’s announcement…

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Access gained to Yemen’s Red Sea ports: UN

UNITED NATIONS (Rahnuma) The chairman of the UN demilitarization panel visited Yemen’s Red Sea ports on Tuesday, praising the security…

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Turkey’s main opposition calls for lawyers to monitor fresh mayoral election in Istanbul

ISTANBUL (Rahnuma): Turkey’s main opposition party on Wednesday called for lawyers in the country to monitor the ballot boxes during…

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