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Australian Foreign Minister hits back at critics over Syrian aid contribution
Canberra, Feb 5: Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has fired back at aid agencies after they criticised Australia's $18 million contribution to help the war-torn regions in Syria and Iraq. The Australian government has been…
Donald Trump forgets Iowa; Bush, Christie gang up on Rubio
Washington, Feb 5: A day after accusing rival Ted Cruz of stealing the first Republican nomination contest in Iowa by fraud and asking for a rematch in the state, Donald Trump is now focused on the next battle in New Hampshire.
"I'm so…
Barack Obama seeks $450 million aid for Colombia
Washington, Feb 5: US President Barack Obama will ask Congress for more than $450 million in aid for Colombia's peace process, the White House said late on Thursday.
The aid includes more than $390 million in foreign assistance. The rest…
North Korea preparing long-range missile launch
Seoul, Feb 4: North Korea is preparing to launch a long-range missile, the South Korean defence ministry announced on Thursday, warning of an imminent missile test by Pyongyang in the coming weeks.
North Korea has recently informed…
62,000 lanterns lighten up Beijing for Spring Festival
Beijing, Feb 4: Chinese government workers have decorated 174 avenues, 27 parks and tourist attractions, and 28 commercial areas in Beijing with 62,000 lanterns ahead of the Lunar New Year festivities. The Municipal Commission of City…
Mexico confirms 37 Zika virus cases
Mexico City, Feb 4: Mexico has confirmed 37 cases of Zika virus infection in seven of the country's 32 states, the media reported on Thursday. Thirty-four people were infected locally, while three were infected abroad, Health Minister…
Australia signs TPP amid economic benefit concerns
Canberra, Feb 4: Australia's Trade Minister Andrew Robb on Thursday signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), but rejected calls it needed an independent cost-benefit analysis.
Opponents of the TPP have called for the analysis after…
Australia to give additional $18 mn Humanitarian Aid to Iraq and Syria
Canberra, Feb 4: Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on Thursday announced the country will contribute an additional $18 million in humanitarian aid for Iraq and Syria in coming months.
The aid will be distributed between the UN…
Obama decries anti-Muslim rhetoric hurting Sikhs too
Washington, Feb 4: President Barack Obama has sought to reassure the Muslim community amid an "inexcusable political rhetoric against Muslim-Americans" that has seen Sikh Americans and others who are perceived to be Muslims targeted as…
Exhibition to mark 40 years of China-Bangladesh ties
Dhaka, Feb 3: An ongoing photo exhibition marking Bangladesh's 40 years of bilateral relations with China has attracted record number of high profile visitors, including academics, governments officials, diplomats and politicians. US…