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US stocks close mixed amid Boeing news, trade observation
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) US stocks closed mixed as investors digested the news that Boeing hopes to resume deliveries of 737 max jet soon while still monitoring closely the new development of China-US trade talks.The Dow Jones Industrial…
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Australia braces for catastrophic bushfires
Canberra, Nov 12 (IANS) A vast area of Australia's east coast -- including Sydney -- is bracing itself for one the nation's worst ever bushfire threats.More than 60 blazes are burning across the state of New South Wales (NSW) ahead of the…
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Mexico offers asylum to Bolivia’s ex-president Morales
Mexico City, Nov 12 (IANS) Mexico has offered asylum to former Bolivian President Evo Morales, a day after he resigned following weeks of protest over a disputed election.Mexico says the decision was taken for "humanitarian reasons" after a…
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US dollar weakens as risk appetite eases
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) The US dollar declined on Monday against traditional safe-haven currencies like Japanese yen and Swiss franc as investors' risk appetite eased amid trade uncertainties.The dollar index, which measures the…
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5 Pak security personnel killed in ambush
Islamabad, Nov 11 (IANS) At least five Pakistani security personnel were killed when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in Punjab province, sources said on Monday.The terrorists opened fire at the vehicle late Sunday near the Arbi Tabba in…
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Govt to start Air India roadshows in Singapore this week
By Anjana Das New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The government will start roadshows for privatisation of ailing state-run Air India this week in Singapore with Disinvestment Secretary T.K. Pandey along with senior aviation ministry and Air India…
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Socialists win Spain polls amid far right surge
Madrid, Nov 11 (IANS) The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) of acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has won most of the seats in the country's fourth general election, but fell short of a majority while right-wing parties made major gains, it…
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Pro-China supporter set on fire amid chaos in HK
Hong Kong, Nov 11 (IANS) Amid the ongoing chaos in Hong Kong, a pro-China supporter was doused with flammable liquid and set alight on Monday, hours after a protester was shot at by police.According to the police, the incident on a…
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Indian-origin Labour MP Keith Vaz announces retirement after 32 years
London, Nov 11 (IANS) Indian-origin Labour MP Keith Vaz has announced that he would not seek re-election in the UK's December 12 general election after being handed a six-month suspension from the House of Commons over allegations that he…
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Ex-Malay PM to enter defence over corruption charges
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 11 (IANS) Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was ordered to enter defence on Monday for the corruption charges related to the state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).Kuala Lumpur High Court…
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