Boris Johnson says UK was not influenced by Russia in Brexit vote
Boris Johnson has rejected any suggestion that Britain’s vote to leave the European Union had been influenced by Russian interference.
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European general court rejects EU order to Apple to pay $15bn in taxes
European general court has rejected a European Commission order to Apple to reimburse Ireland 13 billion euros in back taxes.
Ethiopia begins filling Nile Dam
Ethiopia has started filling the Grand Renaissance dam, a giant hydroelectric project it is building on the Blue Nile,after talks…
Sudan to permit drinking alcohol for non-Muslims,ban female genital mutilation
Sudan to allow non-Muslims to consume alcohol and strengthen women’s rights, including banning female genital mutilation (FGM), its justice minister…
Russian 20,000-tonne diesel spill,Putin declares state of emergency
Russian 6,000 tonnes of diesel seeped into the ground and another 15,000 in nearby waterways,Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a…
Duterte suspended decision to scrap US troop deal
Duterte suspended his decision to scrap a two-decade-old troop deployment agreement with the US due to political and other developments…
US Democrats want closed-door interviews with Trump administration
US Democratic lawmakers said they want closed-door interviews with officials from Trump’s administration about the surprise firing of Inspector General.
Dubai 13 bridge project leading to Hills Mall completed
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of all construction works in Roads and Bridges leading to…
Saudi bankruptcy committee receives 381 liquidation requests
Saudi bankruptcy committee has received about 381 requests for liquidation from firms which is largest in history of Saudi Arabia.
Supreme Court in Israel discusses Netanyahu’s fate
Supreme Court in Israel began a two-day hearing to determine whether Netanyahu’s indictment on criminal charges disqualifies him from forming…
Former Kazakh leader daughter leaves key post
Former Kazakh president Nazarbayev daughter has left her position as speaker of Senate, a role that led observers to tip…
Democratic presidential candidate predicts Trump will try to postpone US election
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says Trump will try to postpone US election it would be only way President Donald…
Whistleblower Snowden warns governments may use Covid19 to curtail freedoms
Whistleblower Edward Snowden has warned that governments who claim new emergency authority may use coronavirus pandemic to curtail freedoms.