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Trump fires communications director after just 10 days
New York Times, Published on 01/08/2017
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has decided to remove Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci from his position as communications director, three people close to the decision said Monday.
Brexit to end EU free movement in 2019
Reuters, Published on 01/08/2017
» LONDON - The automatic right of European Union citizens to live and work in Britain will end in March 2019 with Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Monday, after her ministers publicly differed over the shape of the divorce with the EU.
Global warming blamed for rising suicides on Indian farms
Associated Press, Published on 01/08/2017
» NEW DELHI - When Rani's husband died by drinking pesticide, he left the family in debt. But even if they could pay off the loans, Rani said their farming days are over.
Los Angeles reaches deal to host 2028 Olympics
Associated Press, Published on 01/08/2017
» LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles has reached an agreement with International Olympic leaders that will open the way for the city to host the 2028 Summer Games, while ceding the 2024 Games to rival Paris, officials announced Monday.
Philippines vows to defend outsourcing empire
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2017
» MANILA -- The Philippines’ $23 billion outsourcing empire is facing mounting risks: China is rising quickly as a competitor, the government wants to cut some incentives and a siege in the south of the country is worrying investors.
Terror plot: Etihad Airways helping Australian police
Reuters, Published on 01/08/2017
» DUBAI -- Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said on Tuesday it was helping Australian Federal Police with an investigation that police began into an "Islamic-inspired" plot to bring down a plane and resulted in stricter security screening at Australian airports.
Qatar takes fight with Arab bloc to trade body
Associated Press, Published on 01/08/2017
» DUBAI -- Qatar has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation against three of the four Arab countries that are isolating it, opening up a possible new path for negotiations with its opponents.
Indonesia lifts threat to ban encrypted app Telegram
Published on 01/08/2017
» JAKARTA - Indonesia's information technology minister says the government will allow the encrypted messaging app Telegram to continue operating because it's taking steps to address "negative'' content.
China to punish party members who visit `illegal websites'
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2017
» BEIJING -- China’s Communist Party is curbing the online activities of its 89 million members ahead of a leadership shake-up in a few months.
Bangladesh tenders to import rice
Reuters, Published on 01/08/2017
» DHAKA - Bangladesh's state grain buyer has issued its seventh international tender since May to import 50,000 tonnes of parboiled rice in an effort to replenish reserves.