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Indian court turns down petition to stop implementation of citizenship law
Published On: December 18, 2019 12:26 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Dec 18: India’s top court on Wednesday refused to stall the implementation of a new law that lays out a path for non-Muslim minorities from some neighbouring countries for Indian citizenship, despite violent protests across the country.
Veteran climbers skeptical proposed rules for Mount Everest will stop deaths
Published On: December 18, 2019 12:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
DEC 18: Veteran climbers of Mount Everest are skeptical that proposed new regulations by the Nepalese government to tighten the permit process for adventurers will address the root causes of this year’s heavy death toll on the world’s tallest peak.
Chinese leader Xi visits gambling hub Macau as nearby Hong Kong seethes
Published On: December 18, 2019 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
HONG KONG, Dec 18: China’s President Xi Jinping begins a three-day visit to the gambling hub of Macau on Wednesday to mark the 20th anniversary of its handover to China, with security tight as protests rock nearby Hong Kong.
Trump poised to sign massive government spending bill: White House
Published On: December 17, 2019 09:40 PM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Dec 17: President Donald Trump supports massive U.S. government spending plans hammered out by Congress this week and plans to sign the $1.4 trillion budget bill into law, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday.
Factbox: Key milestones on Britain's road to Brexit, and beyond
Published On: December 17, 2019 08:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Dec 17: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set a course to take Britain out of the European Union, and negotiate new free trade deals with Brussels and the United States.
"Night of horrors": Inside the Indian university stormed by police
Published On: December 17, 2019 07:50 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, DEC 16: As dusk fell on Sunday,police smashed their way into the main library of New Delhi’s Jamia Millia University, firing tear gas shells as scores of terrified students barricaded doors and hid inside bathrooms to protect themselves.
Perry leads Australian sweep of top ICC women's awards
Published On: December 17, 2019 03:27 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, Dec 17: Ellyse Perry has led an Australian sweep of the International Cricket Council’s annual awards with the all-rounder named women’s cricketer and one-day international player of 2019, the world governing body said on Tuesday.
Samsung Elec board chairman jailed on union-busting charge
Published On: December 17, 2019 02:28 PM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL DEC 16: - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) board chairman Lee Sang-hoon was sentenced to 1-1/2 years jail on Tuesday for sabotaging legitimate union activities, a South Korean court said.
China, Russia propose lifting some U.N. sanctions on North Korea, U.S. says not the time
Published On: December 17, 2019 01:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
UNITED NATIONS DEC 17: China and Russia on Monday proposed the U.N. Security Council lift a ban on North Korea exporting statues, seafood and textiles, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters, in a move Russia said is aimed at encouraging talks between Washington and Pyongyang.
Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork featuring apes
Published On: December 17, 2019 09:36 AM NPT By: Reuters
MILAN, Dec 17: Italy’s top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke.The league said the paintings by Italian artist Simone Fugazzotto would be exhibited permanently at the entrance to its main hall “to underline the commitment of the world of football against all forms of discrimination.”
Johnson plans to block extension of Brexit transition beyond 2020
Published On: December 17, 2019 07:40 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Dec 17: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will take the bold step of legislating to prevent any extension of the Brexit transition period beyond 2020, British media including The Times and the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
Pant eases pressure on himself with maiden ODI fifty
Published On: December 16, 2019 08:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, Dec 16: India’s Rishabh Pant has received lot of criticism due to a dip in batting form and shoddy glovework but the 22-year-old showed his worth with a matured knock against West Indies in the opening one-day international at Chennai on Sunday.
Britain names Pearson as provider for English visa test
Published On: December 16, 2019 08:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Dec 16: Britain handed a contract to provide English tests for UK visa applicants to education company Pearson, in one of the first announcements to be made since the election of a new government four days ago.
Australia firefighters accidentally spread blaze ahead of heatwave
Published On: December 16, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY, Dec 16: A backburning operation intended to contain a massive wildfire in eastern Australia sparked out of control, damaging buildings and cutting off major roads, authorities said, as the country heads into another heatwave that may topple temperature records.
Welcoming new lawmakers, PM Johnson vows a speedy Brexit
Published On: December 16, 2019 06:55 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Dec 16: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will welcome 109 new Conservative lawmakers to parliament on Monday, promising to honour his election-winning pledges to get Brexit done as soon as possible and boost funding for the state health service.
Real Madrid to face Man City, Liverpool meet Atletico
Published On: December 16, 2019 06:25 PM NPT By: Reuters
NYON, Switzerland, Dec 16: Thirteen-times winners Real Madrid were drawn against English champions Manchester City while title-holders Liverpool must face Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 following Monday’s draw.
Oil prices slip as investors seek clarity on U.S.-China trade deal
Published On: December 16, 2019 01:59 PM NPT By: Reuters
SINGAPORE DEC 16: Oil prices on Monday slid off near three-month highs hit last week as investors searched for clarity beyond the initial impact of a trade deal between the United States and China that’s expected to boost flows between the top two global economies.
Chinese Premier says Hong Kong not yet out of protest 'dilemma'
Published On: December 16, 2019 01:42 PM NPT By: Reuters
HONG KONG, Dec 16: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in Beijing on Monday, saying the Asian financial hub was not yet out of the “dilemma” facing the city’s economy after months of sometimes violent protests.
What does India's new citizenship law mean?
Published On: December 16, 2019 11:50 AM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, Dec 16: A new Indian law that grants citizenship to persecuted Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who fled Muslim-majority Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan prior to 2015 has led to violent demonstrations.
Dozens injured as activists clash with Delhi police in citizenship law protests
Published On: December 16, 2019 10:19 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Dec 16: More than 100 activists protesting against a new Indian citizenship law were injured in New Delhi on Sunday as they clashed with police who used tear gas and baton charges to disperse demonstrators at a major university.
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