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Global investors warn Indonesia that jobs bill puts forests at risk
Reuters, Published on 05/10/2020
» LONDON: Global investors managing $4.1 trillion in assets have warned Indonesia's government that a flagship job creation bill due to come before parliament on Monday could pose new risks to the country's tropical forests.
Furious Lebanese vow new protests over deadly mega-blast
AFP, Published on 09/08/2020
» BEIRUT: Lebanese protesters enraged by official negligence blamed for Beirut's enormous and deadly explosion vowed Sunday to rally again after a night of street clashes in which they stormed several ministries.
A decade on, hero Chilean miners are bitter and divided
AFP, Published on 31/07/2020
» COPIAPó (CHILE) - A decade ago, 33 Chilean miners became a symbol of hope and solidarity after surviving for more than two months trapped deep underground in the Atacama desert.
EU's 'moment of truth' as leaders debate virus rescue
AFP, Published on 17/07/2020
» BRUSSELS - European leaders warned Friday that the future of their union was at stake as they embarked on a summit to thrash out the terms of a huge post-coronavirus economic rescue plan.
Kremlin hails 'triumph' in vote extending Putin's rule
AFP, Published on 02/07/2020
» MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday hailed as a "triumph" overwhelming backing in a national vote on constitutional reforms to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule.
Russians set to back reforms allowing Putin to extend rule
AFP, Published on 01/07/2020
» MOSCOW: Russians are set to approve constitutional reforms on Wednesday denounced by critics as a manoeuvre to allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in the Kremlin for life.
Russia's opposition flounders as Putin changes constitution
AFP, Published on 29/06/2020
» MOSCOW: Russia's opposition is denouncing this week's vote on President Vladimir Putin's constitutional reforms as a joke, pointing out that copies of the amended basic law are already on sale in Moscow bookshops.
US pledges to reduce Iraq troops as tensions ease
AFP, Published on 12/06/2020
» BAGHDAD - The United States said Thursday it would reduce troops in Iraq in the coming months as friction between the two countries eased under a new US-friendly premier in Baghdad.
'Serious' consequences if US reopens too fast: top govt expert
AFP, Published on 12/05/2020
» WASHINGTON - The US government's top infectious disease expert warned Congress Tuesday that ending lockdowns too quickly could bring severe consequences including new outbreaks of coronavirus just as the country tries to overcome the pandemic.
Russian court backs Putin presidential 'reset' plan
AFP, Published on 16/03/2020
» MOSCOW - Russia's Constitutional Court on Monday approved a package of amendments including a "reset" of President Vladimir Putin's previous terms, giving him the possibility to rule into 2036.