India’s richest 1% has highest concentration of wealth in decades, study shows
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The wealth concentrated in the richest 1% of India's population is at its highest in six…
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US approves possible Javelin missile sale to Morocco, Pentagon says
(Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Javelin missiles and related equipment to Morocco for…
China’s ‘blind box’ socialisation trend a hit as youngsters join strangers for activities
BEIJING: Joining a group of strangers for an activity, such as having a meal or playing a game, has become…
India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will bring in and prosecute 35 Somali pirates its navy captured on a hijacked ship…
US, allies urge South Sudan to ensure genuine elections
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States, Britain and Norway on Tuesday called on South Sudan's leaders to take urgent steps…
Cherry blossoms set to bloom soon in Washington DC
The iconic cherry trees in the US capital city will soon begin to bloom.
Russia believed to have jammed signal on UK defence minister’s plane – source
LONDON (Reuters) -Russia is believed to have jammed the satellite signal on an aircraft used by defence minister Grant Shapps…
Portugal election winner seeks to sidestep far-right with spending
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's rightist Democratic Alliance (AD), which won Sunday's election by a slim margin, hopes that its proposed…
Venezuela opposition candidate pressured by allies to choose a substitute, sources say
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is facing increasing pressure from her allies to choose a substitute…