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British PM forced to defend India travel ban timing over Delta variant in Parliament

Brexit is gone; receding behind us: says UK PM Johnson in 1st major post-Brexit speech

10:41 pm February 3, 2020

London: The word Brexit is “over” and is receding behind us into history, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday in his first major speech since the UK formally left the European Union after 47 years of membership following the vote in favour of the divorce deal in June 2016. The UK formally left […]

US stocks open sharply lower amid pressure on oil market

G20 funds fossil fuels $30 bn a year under the radar: analysis

2:55 pm January 30, 2020

Paris: Rich nations are funnelling cash through government-backed financial institutions to provide 30 billion to fossil fuel projects each year that “run counter to the Paris Agreement”, a new analysis showed Thursday. The export credit agencies (ECAs) of G20 countries currently provide more than 10 times more state-backed finance to oil, gas and coal projects […]

UK judge rules that newspaper invaded Meghan's privacy

Canada locals vow to protect Harry and Meghan

11:37 pm January 21, 2020

Victoria (Canada): The new neighbours have been spotted out hiking and down at the farmers’ market, but residents of North Saanich say they will ensure privacy for Harry and Meghan at their Canadian island hideaway. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their baby son Archie, are living at the scenic, wooded property of […]

Prince William and Harry won’t walk side-by-side at funeral

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan and Archie in Canada: reports

3:07 pm January 21, 2020

London: Prince Harry left the UK to rejoin his wife Meghan and son Archie in Canada Monday, British media reported, as the couple start a new life after their shock exit from the royal fold. “The Duke of Sussex is understood to have left the UK for Canada on Monday evening following one of his […]

Trump thanks farmers for backing him through China trade war

3:24 pm January 20, 2020

Austin (US): President Donald Trump thanked farmers Sunday for supporting him through a trade war with China as he promoted a new North American trade agreement and a separate one with China that he said will massively benefit farmers. We did it, Trump said, recalling his campaign promises to improve America’s trading relationships with other […]