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Iran’s Parliament Withdraws Cash Subsidies to 24 Million People

Apr 13, 2016 03:45 PM EDT

Iran's parliament passed a legislation on Wednesday to suspend cash subsidies to 24 million people in the country, enraging President Hassan Rouhani.

United Nations to Choose Next Secretary General Through Job Interview

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Apr 13, 2016 11:37 AM EDT

For the first time in the 70 years history of the United Nations (UN), there will be an open engagement with candidates for the Secretary General job. The interview will last from April 12 to14.

India Gets $42 Billion FDI: Researve Bank of India

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Apr 12, 2016 12:55 PM EDT

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday that the country's foreign direct investment amounted to $42 billion from April 2015 to February 2016, up by 27.45 percent year-on-year.

China Tells G7 Nations to Keep out of Territorial Dispute

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Apr 12, 2016 09:51 AM EDT

China showed its disagreement over the statement by foreign ministers of Group of Seven (G7) after a meeting in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, calling for restraint in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

China Plans to Become World Football Superpower by 2050

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Apr 11, 2016 04:01 PM EDT

China, currently ranked 81 in the world by FIFA, has revealed its strategy to become a "world football superpower" by 2050. The strategy report on football was announced hours after China secured a 2-0 victory against the previously undefeated Qatar, giving the team a place in the final Asian qualifying stage for Russia 2018 World Cup.

Pakistan Earth Quake Toll Rises to 6

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Apr 11, 2016 01:24 PM EDT

The Pakistan government has confirmed the death of six people after a powerful earthquake hit the country on Sunday, April 6.

Austrian Government to Seize Adolf Hitler's Birthplace

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Apr 10, 2016 02:57 PM EDT

The Austrian government will bring a law to seize Adlof Hitler's birthplace after number of attempt to buy the property from its private owner did not materialize.

Over 100 dead, 350 Injured in Massive Fire Mishap in India

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Apr 10, 2016 02:01 PM EDT

Over 100 people have died and up to 350 others sustained injuries in a big fire mishap in the southern Indian state of Kerala during a fireworks display to mark the starting of the Hindu New Year on Sunday, 10 April.

Facebook to Announce New Messenger Chatbot at F8

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Apr 10, 2016 11:37 AM EDT

Facebook will soon add a host of robots to its messenger app. The company is expected to announce this new feature at its F8 event for developers, from April 12-13.

100 Million Additional People to be Trapped in Poverty due to Climate Change, World Bank

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Apr 09, 2016 04:22 PM EDT

The World Bank (WB) has alloted 28 percent of its current fiscal year budget for different projects that will address the issue of climate change.

United States H-1B Work VISA Applications

United States Receives Whopping 250,000 H-1B Work Visa Applications

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Apr 09, 2016 04:14 PM EDT

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received a whooping 250,000 H-1B work visa applications against the 85,000 cap for the fiscal year 2017 that begins on October 1, 2016.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt to Construct Bridge Across Red Sea

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Apr 09, 2016 04:07 PM EDT

King Salman of Saudi Arabia and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt have agreed to construct a bridge across the Red Sea, linking not just the two nations, but the two continents Asia and Africa.

ISIS Frees Most Abducted Cement Workers, Kills 4

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Apr 09, 2016 03:55 PM EDT

Islamic State (ISIS) militants on Saturday freed most of the cement factory workers they had kidnapped near Damascus this week after checking their religious status. Four workers, who belongs to the minority Druze community, a Syrian opposition, were killed by the millitant group, according to a news agency linked to this group.

China and USA to sign Paris climate change agreement on April 22

China, US to Sign Paris Climate Change Agreement on April 22

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Apr 09, 2016 01:08 PM EDT

US President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday that the two countries would sign the global climate accord on April 22, 2016

South Sea China Dispute Could Determine Future of Asia

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Apr 09, 2016 12:46 PM EDT

The test for the future of Asia is now centered on the South China Sea. Security experts in the region believe that the controversy around the China's claims to this area may jeopardize the peace, security and commerce in the region.

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