Saudi Arabia, Iraq sell more oil to India
Abu Dhabi, Feb 19 (IANS/WAM) India’s oil imports from Saudi Arabia and Iraq hit the highest in more than a decade in January as OPEC’s top producers gained at the expense of Latin American crudes,…
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Beijing, five other cities to jointly fight smog
(151225) — BEIJING, Dec. 25, 2015 (Xinhua) — A cyclist takes photos of the smog-shrouded Palace Museum turret in Beijing, Dec. 25, 2015. An orange alarm has been issued to alert smog and air pollution…
Venezuela raises gasoline price after two decades
Caracas, Feb 18 (IANS) Venezuela has hiked gasoline prices for the first time in 20 years following plummeting revenues from crude exports, the media reported on Thursday. The price hike came as a shock to…
Singapore to use space surveillance for air traffic control
Singapore, Feb 18 (IANS) Air traffic monitoring is set to get a boost with a new system over Singapore’s airspace. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Aireon on Thursday signed a 12-year deal…
Indonesia bans Tumblr over pornography
Jakarta, Feb 18 (IANS) Indonesia said on Thursday it will block access to microblogging platform Tumblr over pornographic content, the media reported on Thursday. “After an exhaustive study, the ministry has decided to ban Tumblr…
Colombia’s Police Chief Steps Down Over Male Prostitution Scandal
Bogota, Feb 18 (IANS/EFE) The head of Colombia’s national police force stepped down on Wednesday amid allegations he created and set in motion a male prostitution ring within that institution. The inspector general’s office announced…
‘Focus on Valuable Video Stories, Not Short-Lived Social Media Content’
Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) Known for his innovative method of filming, editing and sharing one-minute videos every 24 hours, American video diplomacy expert feels the focus in India should be on contents that stand the test…
BAE Selects Mahindras for ‘Make in India’ Howitzers
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Britain-based global defence major BAE Systems on Wednesday said it has selected the Mahindra group as its partner for the proposed assembly, integration and testing unit for the ultra-lightweight howitzers….
Cuba Stresses Foreign Investment with Respect for Sovereignty
Havana, Feb 17 (IANS) In a message apparently designed to allay fears in Cuba of an imminent US corporate invasion, a top business figure said foreign investment was welcome as long as it respected sovereignty….
Alibaba Takes E-Commerce into the Fields
Beijing, Feb 17 (IANS) Alibaba, China’s biggest online trader, on Wednesday reached an agreement with the top economic planner to expand e-commerce in rural areas. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) will work with…
Indian Film Industry Asked to Expand Footprint in Europe – Via Berlin
Berlin, Feb 17 (IANS) The Indian film industry has been asked to increase its presence at the prestigious Berlinale, the Berlin Film Festival, as a gateway to an expanded European viewership. Indian Ambassador Gurjit Singh…
‘World’s Most Vibrant Cities Are British Empire’s Real Legacy’
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Debates on the British Empire’s legacy gets sidetracked on whether it was “good” or “bad”, instead of focussing on its enduring effects such as shaping many vibrant cities across the…
Petrobras Brings Brazil’s Largest Undersea Gas Pipeline Online
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 17 (IANS/EFE) State-controlled oil giant Petrobras said on Tuesday it brought a new offshore platform with the capacity to produce 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil and 6 million cubic…
Mexican Drug Lord Feels Like “Zombie” Due to Checks in Prison
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 9, 2016 (Xinhua) — Soldiers escort Joaquin Guzman Loera, alias “El Chapo”, upon his arrival to the hangar of the Attorney General’s Office, in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on Jan. 8,…
Four Top Oil Producers Agree on Output Freeze for Stable Prices
Doha, Feb 17 (IANS) Four top global oil producers agreed on Tuesday to freeze oil production in order to boost the slumping oil prices. The agreement followed a meeting in Doha between the energy ministers…
Former UN Head Boutros Boutros-Ghali Dead
Cairo, Feb 16 (IANS) Former UN secretary general Boutros Boutros-Ghali died at a hospital here on Tuesday, BBC reported. He was 93. Boutros-Ghali was admitted to the hospital with a broken pelvis, the report said….
Gays Are Worse Than Animals: Pacquiao
(151016) — MANILA, Oct. 16, 2015 (Xinhua) — Philippine boxing world champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao shows his certificate of candidacy for senator at the Commission on Elections building in Manila, the Philippines, Oct. 16,…
Over 84,000 Refugees, Migrants Entered EU by Sea So Far in 2016
Geneva, Feb 16 (IANS) The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday said 84,320 refugee and migrant maritime arrivals have been recorded in Europe since the beginning of the year. The vast majority (78,333 arrivals)…
China to Relocate People for World’s Largest Radio Telescope
Beijing, Feb 16 (IANS) China’s Guizhou province is expected to evacuate over 9,000 residents for the protection of the world’s largest radio telescope before its completion in September, authorities said on Tuesday. The evacuation is…
MIT to Establish Supply Chain Education Centre in China
Beijing, Feb 16 (IANS) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will establish a supply chain education centre in China’s Ningbo city, which houses the world’s largest port by cargo tonnage, said the city’s education bureau…