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Final round of voting underway in India’s marathon elections
Published On: May 19, 2019 10:43 AM NPT By: Associated Press
KOLKATA, INDIA, May 19: Indians are voting in the seventh and final phase of national elections, wrapping up a 6-week-long long, grueling campaign season with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party seeking reelection for another five years.
Australia's conservative government on course for 'miracle' election victory
Published On: May 19, 2019 10:35 AM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY/MELBOURNE, May 19: Australia’s Liberal-led conservative government was headed for a remarkable win at the national election early on Sunday after uncovering a narrow path to victory that twisted through urban fringes and rural townships.
Brexit legislation needs to include public vote - Starmer
Published On: May 18, 2019 05:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, May 18: The British government’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill needs to include another public vote when it is presented to MPs again next month, the Labour Party’s Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer said on Saturday.
Austrian government revamp looms over video of far-right leader
Published On: May 18, 2019 03:34 PM NPT By: Reuters
VIENNA, May 18: Austria’s chancellor is ruling out working with his far-right deputy, a coalition source said on Saturday, after footage apparently showed the Freedom Party leader discussing state contracts with a potential Russian backer in return for political support.
Nearly 180 former Ohio State University students claim sexual abuse by doctor
Published On: May 18, 2019 01:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
OHIO, May 18: Nearly 180 men who attended Ohio State University claim they were sexually abused more than two decades ago by a now-deceased doctor, and university staff who knew of the abuse failed to act, a report released by the school on Friday said.
Lawbreakers to lawmakers? The 'criminal candidates' standing in India's election
Published On: May 18, 2019 12:10 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, May 18: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has one unwanted lead in this month’s general election race - according to data from an electoral watchdog it is fielding the most candidates among the major parties who are facing criminal charges. Its main rival, Congress, is just a step behind.
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
Published On: May 18, 2019 11:12 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BAGHDAD, May 18: When U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with Iraqi officials in Baghdad last week as tensions mounted between America and Iran, he delivered a nuanced message: If you’re not going to stand with us, stand aside.
In first for Asia, Taiwan lawmakers back same-sex marriage
Published On: May 17, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
TAIPEI, May 17: Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday, as thousands of demonstrators outside parliament cheered and waved rainbow flags, despite deep divisions over marriage equality.
Taiwan parliament to vote on same-sex marriage legislation
Published On: May 17, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Agencies
May 17: Amid deep divisions, Taiwan's parliament has begun debating measures to legalise same-sex marriage before a landmark vote that could make the self-ruled island the first in Asia to adopt such legislation.
China plans to cut jet fuel prices to aid airlines, consumers
Published On: May 17, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
SINGAPORE/BEIJING, May 17: China is planning to lower wholesale aviation fuel prices as early as July, part of Beijing’s pledge to reduce business costs in a slowing economy, said an oil industry executive and a spokeswoman with the Chinese aviation authority.
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