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Scotland first minister pushes Labour to oust May government

Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Dec 11 : Scotland's first minister and leader of the anti-Brexit and pro-independence Scottish National Party on Tuesday put pressure on the official opposition in the UK to lodge a motion of no confidence against Britain's embattled conservative Prime Minister Theresa May.

6 killed in Taliban attack on Afghan security forces

Kabul, Dec 11 : At least four members of the Afghan security forces and two civilians were killed on Tuesday in a suicide car bombing by Taliban targeting a military convoy in a district of Kabul province.

Jamal Khashoggi among scribes named Time's Person of the Year 2018

New York [USA], Dec 11 : Four journalists, including slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and a newspaper, dubbed as the 'Guardians of the Truth' have received this year's coveted title of Person of the Year by TIME magazine.

Now, sports a unifying tool for climate action

Katowice (Poland), Dec 11 : As nearly 200 countries entered the second week of their crucial climate negotiations here, the sports sector and the UN Climate Change on Tuesday jointly launched the Sports for Climate Action Framework to drive climate awareness and action.

'Balochistan a victim of Pakistan's nuclear proliferation activities'

British Columbia [Canada], Dec 11 : Balochistan is a victim of Pakistan's nuclear proliferation activities, said Naela Quadri Baloch, an activist for Baloch rights, who led a protest here on 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

After 117 years, US returns Balangiga bells to Philippines

Manila [Philippines], Dec 11 : The United States on Tuesday returned the trophy bells taken from the Philippines during the 1901 war after 117 long years.

Four killed in suicide attack on security convoy in Kabul

Kabul (Afghanistan), Dec 11 : A convoy of Afghan security forces was targeted by a suicide bomber in Paghman district in west Kabul on Tuesday morning in which four persons were killed.

India hands over 50 housing units in Rakhine province to Myanmar

Nay Pyi Taw [Myanmar], Dec 11 : India has handed over 50 housing units in the Rakhine province to Myanmar on Tuesday during President Ram Nath Kovind's maiden visit to the country.

Shahbaz Sharif's residence declared sub-jail

Islamabad [Pakistan], Dec 11 : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif's residence was declared a sub-jail by the Islamabad administration on Monday. The declaration was made to detain Sharif in connection with a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) case against him.

No room for renegotiation: EC President on Brexit

Brussels [Belgium], Dec 11 : European Commission (EC) President Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday said that there is no room for renegotiation regarding the Brexit deal, just a few hours before he is slated to meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May, who delayed the parliamentary vote on the Brexit agreement.

Fleet Complete Launches Its AT1 Asset Tracker in Canada

TORONTO: To help Canadian business customers ensure their high-value goods are always where they need to be, Fleet Complete launched a new low-power asset tracker, exclusively on the TELUS LTE-M network.

Dialogue continues to expand services as Great-West Life adopts the platform nationwide

MONTREAL: Dialogue Technologies Inc. (Dialogue), together with Great-West Life, the first national insurer to have offered a virtual health care service in Canada, announced the expansion of its integrated health care services into every province and the Yukon, with around the clock access.

Thailand to hold elections on February 24

Bangkok, Dec 11 : Thailand's ruling military junta on Tuesday approved lifting of the ban on political activities it had imposed after taking power in a coup in 2014, clearing the way for an election to be held on February 24 next year.

Ex-Nissan chairman's jail time extended

Tokyo, Dec 11 : Former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn will remain in jail until at least December 20 without the possibility of bail under a Tokyo District Court decision on Tuesday.

US returns 3 church bells seized from Philippines in 1901

Manila, Dec 11 : The US on Tuesday returned to the Philippines three church bells seized by American troops as war booty over a century ago.

Russian diamond miner Alrosa records over USD 2 bn sales linked to India

Moscow, Dec 11 : Russia's Alrosa, the world's largest diamond miner by volume, is bullish about India after registering sales of over USD 2 billion directly to the country and indirectly to clients with Indian capital in the first 10 months of 2018, a top company official said.

Indian-origin man jailed for stabbing pregnant wife in Singapore

Singapore, Dec 11 : A court here on Tuesday sentenced an Indian origin man to seven years in jail for stabbing his pregnant wife using a knife with a 10-cm long blade.

India hands over houses built for Rohingya refugees in Myanmar

Nay Pyi Taw, Dec 11 : India on Tuesday handed over to Myanmar the first 50 housing units built for the displaced Rohingya Muslim minority in Rakhine state following delegation-level talks between President Ram Nath Kovind and his Myanmar counterpart U Win Myint here.

Sri Lanka: President Sirisena fails to meet deadline to end political crisis

Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec 11: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirirsena's deadline to find a solution to the ongoing political crisis in the island nation has ended on Tuesday.

Macron rolls out economic and social emergency plan amid yellow-vest protests

Paris [France], Dec 11: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a series of financial measures seeking to defuse the yellow vest revolt that had triggered violent protests across the country.

Canada will continue to lead critical climate talks: Minister

Katowice (Poland), Dec 11 : Canada will continue to lead critical climate negotiations, the country's Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna has said while urging the world to do its part to find solutions to fight climate change at home and abroad.

New Zealand parliament passes medicinal marijuana bill

Wellington, Dec 11 : New Zealand's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill that will allow the medicinal use of marijuana, making it possible for patients with chronic pain to acquire the drug with a prescription.

Indonesia tsunami clue found on seabed

Jakarta, Dec 11 : A scientific survey has found a clue to the tsunami that struck Indonesia in September that killed over 2,000 people, on the seabed, the media reported on Tuesday.

India's role crucial for Afghan peace: Qureshi

Islamabad, Dec 11 : Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that India's cooperation would be needed for bringing peace to war-torn Afghanistan.

Thai military junta approves lifting ban on political activities

Bangkok, Dec 11 : Thailand's ruling military junta on Tuesday approved lifting of the ban on political activities it imposed after taking power in a coup in 2014, paving the way for the 2019 general election.

4 killed in suicide attack on Afghan security forces

Kabul, Dec 11 : At least four people were killed in a suicide attack targeting an Afghan security forces vehicle in a district of Kabul province on Tuesday.

Entire koala population could be 'wiped out' by wildfire

Canberra, Dec 11 : A wildlife preservation society in Australia on Tuesday voiced grave concerns for the koala population, after a devastating wildfire tore through an area which is an important habitat for the species.

Beijing's population fell for first time in 2017

Beijing, Dec 11 : The population of Beijing, the Chinese capital with over 21 million residents, fell for the first time in 2017, despite the introduction of the two-child policy, according to state media on Tuesday.

North Korea hits back at US for sanctions against officials

Seoul [South Korea], Dec 11 : Following the imposition of sanctions on three of its officials, the North Korean state media here on Tuesday hit back at the United States for pressuring the South-Asian nation.

Ariana Grande adds dates to her 'Sweetener' tour

Los Angeles, Dec 11 : Singer Ariana Grande has added multiple dates to her "Sweetener" world tour, scheduled to launch in March 2019.