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Experts fear China’s wrath as Donald Trump had spoken to Taiwanese President
December 3, 2016 09:54 IST
The US had closed its embassy in Taiwan, which China considers a breakaway province, however, President-elect Donald Trump phone conversation with Taiwanese President has sparked controversy over straining US-China relations
Norway insists Donald Trump should work on predictable, clear policy on Russia
December 3, 2016 09:49 IST
During the US election campaign, Trump talked of building closer ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China: Police dismantles 75 gangs for holding handicapped persons captive
December 3, 2016 09:18 IST
Police rescued 98 victims and detained 464 suspects in a campaign that spanned 13 provincial regions.
Myanmar’s violence against Muslim Rohingya minority is ‘ethnic cleansing’: Malaysia
December 3, 2016 09:13 IST
Muslim-majority Malaysia has been increasingly critical of Myanmar's handling of violence in northern Rakhine state that has sent hundreds of people fleeing across the border to Bangladesh
Venezuela policemen sentenced for killing protester in 2014
December 3, 2016 08:08 IST
Intelligence police commissioner Jose Perdomo was sentenced to 29 years and six months for homicide. Police officer Andry Yoswua was sentenced to six years for improper use of a weapon.
Man gets decade in prison for supplying weapons to Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
December 3, 2016 07:58 IST
"Having sought to profit from the murder of US officers abroad, (Virgil) Georgescu will now spend years in a US prison," US Attorney Preet Bharara said in a statement.
Venezuela says to issue bigger notes ‘very soon’ as inflation surges
December 3, 2016 07:58 IST
Venezuela is believed to have the world's highest inflation, although no data has been published for 2016.
Presidential panel urges better cybersecurity to President-elect Trump
December 3, 2016 07:32 IST
The panel studied sharing information with private companies about cyber threats, the lack of talented American security engineers and distrust of the US government by private businesses, especially in Silicon Valley.
Morocco arrests eight over alleged ties with ISSubscriber Only
December 3, 2016 07:06 IST
In 2011, a cafe bombing killed 17 people, mostly foreign tourists, in the central city of Marrakesh.
Alabama inmate seeks execution stay from US Supreme Court
December 3, 2016 06:02 IST
A jury recommended life imprisonment without parole by a 7-5 vote, but a judge sentenced Smith to death.
Katt Williams pleads no contest to assault, battery charges
December 3, 2016 05:48 IST
The comedian was charged in March after authorities said he threatened the man while an acquaintance beat him with a baseball bat
Donald Trump backs pipeline based on policy, not investments: Memo
December 3, 2016 05:41 IST
Trump said this week that he will soon announce plans to step back from his company while he is president.
Donald Trump speaks with Taiwan’s president, risking China tensions
December 3, 2016 05:40 IST
China regards Taiwan as part of its territory to be retaken by force, if necessary, if it seeks independence.
Donald Trump’s win gives some hedge funds big boost: Investors
December 3, 2016 05:33 IST
At Marcato, the gains were underpinned by crane maker Terex , a relatively new position in the portfolio, as investors expected the Trump administration to focus on infrastructure projects.
Hawaii summits could get more than 2 feet of snow
December 3, 2016 05:31 IST
Mauna Kea Weather Center Forecast Meteorologist Ryan Lyman says people outside of Hawaii are surprised to hear about snow falling on the island state.
New York City seeks US funds for $1 million daily security costs for Donald Trump
December 3, 2016 05:26 IST
A representative for the New York City Council said it had not received any response from Trump's team about the petition, which had more than 500 supporters on Friday.
Barack Obama: Health care act is law, US can’t go backward
December 3, 2016 05:12 IST
Obama is also encouraging viewers to tell Republicans in Congress "we want to build on the progress we've made, not abandon it.''
Barack Obama blocks proposed takeover of Germany’s Aixtron
December 3, 2016 05:07 IST
Aixtron, based in Herzogenrath, says its headquarters, research and development operations and existing technology will remain at its current sites.
US Police: Man fatally shot in Simpsonville Baptist church
December 3, 2016 05:01 IST
Security personnel posted by the church alerted authorities about the second break-in shortly before 3 am Friday, Napier said.
Gambia’s president concedes defeat after election loss
December 3, 2016 04:26 IST
With cameras rolling, Yahya Jammeh called the winner, opposition coalition leader Adama Barrow, on a mobile phone to praise the election and vow not to contest the result.
Donald Trump, backers ask courts to halt or block 3 state recounts
December 3, 2016 04:13 IST
The recounts were requested by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who says they're necessary to ensure that voting machines weren't hacked, even though there's no evidence that they were.
Gambians celebrate after voting out ‘billion year’ leader
December 3, 2016 04:11 IST
Gambians shouted: "We are free. We won't be slaves of anyone."
US casts watchful eye on Cuban crossings after Fidel Castro death
December 3, 2016 03:55 IST
Under the so-called wet-foot, dry-foot policy, migrants intercepted at sea are returned to Cuba.
One dead, 17 hurt in Peru earthquakeSubscriber Only
December 3, 2016 03:38 IST
Peru lies on the so-called "Ring of Fire", an arc of fault lines that circles the Pacific Basin and is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Gambian official: Opposition candidate Adama Barrow wins election
December 3, 2016 03:30 IST
Yahya Jammeh finished with just 36 percent of the vote compared to the winner Adama Barrow with 45 percent.
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