Day: May 17, 2019
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French gov’t to stay the course even if far-right makes EU gains: PM
PARIS (Rahnuma): French President Emmanuel Macron will continue his government’s reform drive, which has triggered recurrent street protests, even if…
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17 May
Brazilian ex-president Temer released, corruption trial ahead
RIO DE JANEIRO (Rahnuma): Former Brazilian President Michel Temer was released from preventive arrest on Wednesday and will await trial…
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17 May
Nissan’s Saikawa remains as CEO amid criticism, Renault CEO to join board
TOKYO (Rahnuma): Nissan Motor Co. will keep its current CEO Hiroto Saikawa in his position amid criticism from some insiders…
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17 May
Chinese state councilor meets Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister
BEIJING (Rahnuma): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal…
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17 May
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter released from hospital after surgery
WASHINGTON (Rahnuma): Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was released from hospital Thursday after receiving a surgery on a broken hip…
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17 May
Bangladesh launches trafficker crackdown after Mediterranean deaths
DHAKA (Rahnuma): Bangladesh authorities have launched a crackdown on suspected people-smugglers masquerading as “travel agents” after dozens of Bangladeshis drowned…
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17 May
Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement leader Joshua Wong sent back to jail
HONG KONG: Prominent Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong was sent back to prison Thursday after he lost an attempt…
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17 May
‘Cyber warriors’ sway Indian election
NEW DELHI (Rahnuma): India’s election watchdog says it has forced Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to take down hundreds of posts…
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17 May
Sri Lanka’s hotels, beaches, eateries now empty of tourists
HIKKADUWA, Sri Lanka (Rahnuma): Sipping fresh coconut water while sunbathing on deserted Hikkaduwa beach, Alexi Konchayenko, a sports trainer from…
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17 May
Venezuelan government, opposition head to talks in Norway
CARACAS, Venezuela (Rahnuma): The Venezuelan government and opposition have sent envoys to Norway to attend talks on ways of ending…
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