Day: October 28, 2019

Macron takes aim at Islamic 'separatism' in France

Macron takes aim at Islamic ‘separatism’ in France

11:57 pm October 28, 2019

Paris: President Emmanuel Macron on Monday urged France’s Muslim community to step up the fight against “separatism” as he toughened his rhetoric against Islamic radicalism in the wake of a deadly attack. The centrist Macron, whose main political rival at home is far-right leader Marine Le Pen, has sought to show he is serious in […]

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Free bus ride scheme for women begins in Delhi

Women in Delhi to get free rides on public buses from Tuesday

11:54 pm October 28, 2019

New Delhi: Women in Delhi will get free rides in public buses from Tuesday as the AAP government is all set to fulfil its promise months ahead of the assembly polls in the national capital. As per the plan, conductors will distribute pink tickets having face value of Rs 10 each to women passengers for […]

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Climate change drove early human species to extinction, study says

Humanity’s homeland found in ancient Botswana

11:50 pm October 28, 2019

Paris: Modern humans emerged 200,000 years ago in a region of northern Botswana, scientists claimed Monday, in what appeared to be the most precise location of mankind’s “ancestral homeland” yet discovered. While it has long been known anatomically modern humans – homo sapiens sapiens – originated in Africa, scientists have until now been unable to […]

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Growth slowdown in India temporary, expect momentum to improve going ahead: IMF chief

IMF chief: ‘We look forward to engaging’ with new Argentina govt

11:44 pm October 28, 2019

Washington: International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Monday congratulated Alberto Fernandez, winner of Argentina’s presidential elections, and vowed to work with his government to stabilise the economy. “We look forward to engaging with his administration to tackle #Argentina’s economic challenges and promote inclusive and sustainable growth that benefits all Argentines,” Georgieva tweeted. Fernandez and […]

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Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser's remarks

Phase one of trade deal with China to be signed ahead of schedule: Trump

11:16 pm October 28, 2019

Washington : US President Donald Trump on Monday said the phase one of the trade deal with China was going to be signed ahead of schedule. “We are looking, probably, to be ahead of schedule to sign a very big portion of the China deal. We’ll call it ‘phase one’, but it is a very […]

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