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US trade conflicts weigh on robust growth in third quarter
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: Robust US GDP growth continued in the third quarter but at a slower pace just ahead of key congressional elections, as the economy faces mounting headwinds from trade wars, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Sri Lanka President sacks PM, installs former strongman
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» COLOMBO: Maithripala Sirisena installed Sri Lanka's controversial former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapakse as the country's new prime minister Friday, the president's office said, in a surprise move announced moments after the incumbent premier was sacked.
Saudi prosecutor to visit Istanbul over Khashoggi murder
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» ISTANBUL - Saudi Arabia's chief prosecutor will visit Istanbul to speak with Turkish authorities as part of the investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkey's president said Friday, adding that Ankara still has more evidence in the case.
US arrests suspect over 12 bombs, suspicious packages
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» NEW YORK - The US government on Friday announced a suspect had been arrested in connection with 12 suspicious packages and pipe bombs sent to critics of Donald Trump in a days-long spree that has inflamed the United States ahead of key midterm elections.
Trump critic De Niro urges Americans to vote after bomb plot
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» NEW YORK - Actor Robert De Niro, one of the intended targets of a bomb plot and an outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump, urged Americans on Friday to get out and vote.
Israel PM makes secret Oman visit
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made an unannounced visit to Oman, an Arab state with which Israel has no diplomatic ties, and met with Sultan Qaboos, the premier's office said Friday.
US stocks resume retreat as Amazon, Alphabet/Google tumble
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» NEW YORK - The Nasdaq tumbled early Friday as US stocks resumed their downward slide following disappointing earnings announcements from Amazon and Google-parent Alphabet.
Van driver arrested for killing Philippine cyclist
Sonthanaporn Inchan, Published on 26/10/2018
» CHACHOENGSAO: Police arrested a 29-year-old van driver who ran a red light and fatally hit a 55-year-old Philippine cyclist joining a long-distance event early Tuesday morning.
US economic growth still robust 3.5 percent in third quarter
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» WASHINGTON - Robust US GDP growth continued in the third quarter but at a slower pace as the economy faced mounting headwinds from trade, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Democratic lawmaker target of 11th suspect package
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» NEW YORK: Democratic US Senator Cory Booker is the latest target in a spree of 11 suspicious packages sent to opponents of Donald Trump, the FBI said Friday.