World, Europe, 25th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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World Europe 25 Aug 2019

World, Europe, 25 Aug 2019

On Friday, Trump had asked American companies to ‘immediately start looking for an alternative to China’, including shifting manufacturing of their products to the US after Beijing imposed additional tariffs on USD 75 billion worth of US goods. (Photo: AP)

'No plans to declare national emergency,' says Trump amid US-China trade war

‘Actually we're getting along very well with China right. We're talking. I think they want to make deal much more than I do,’ he said.

25 Aug 2019 6:56 PM

In 1992, a military crackdown was launched against the Mohajirs in Karachi. The MQM said this is still in full swing and thousands have been extrajudicially executed and many disappeared. (Photo: ANI)

Pak atrocities in Karachi, Sindh greater than what it claims in J&K: MQM

It might also be possible that the oppressed people would launch a united freedom movement under one platform, he opined.

25 Aug 2019 6:42 PM

'We are concerned about the vast fires that have developed in the Amazon,' the pope said. (Photo: File)

Pope fears for Amazon, the planet's 'vital lung'

'That forest lung is vital for our planet,' Pope Francis said.

25 Aug 2019 5:10 PM

Johnson desperately needs a US trade deal post-Brexit, as Britain will lose its easy access to the EU’s single market. (Photo: AP)

‘He needs no advice’: Donald Trump backs UK PM Boris Johnson as ‘right man’ for Brexit

Trump and Johnson met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit hosted by France in Biarritz.

25 Aug 2019 2:17 PM

US President Donald Trump has offered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a boost, saying he’s the 'right man' to deliver Brexit. (Photo: PTI)

'Right man for Brexit', needs no advice: Donald Trump backs Boris Johnson

Speaking on sidelines of Group of Seven summit in France, Trump was asked what his advice was for Britain’s departure from European Union.

25 Aug 2019 2:07 PM

The facelift for the Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) temple in Manama will kick off later this year. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi launches USD 4.2 mn redevelopment project of Hindu temple in Bahrain

Modi arrived here on Saturday, the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to Bahrain.

25 Aug 2019 11:55 AM

Johnson and other supporters of Britain's exit from the European Union see a trade deal with the US as key to making a success of Brexit, by creating new opportunities for British firms. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson urges Trump to remove 'considerable barriers' for UK trade

The issue could become a rare bone of contention between Johnson and Trump.

25 Aug 2019 11:46 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Council President Donald Tusk exchanged accusations at the G7 summit Saturday over who will be to blame if Britain crashes out the bloc without an accord. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson, Donald Tusk clash over ‘who is 'Mr No Deal’ at G7

Johnson had held bilateral talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7.

25 Aug 2019 11:02 AM

The three strikes, scheduled for September 9, 10 and 27, will cost the airline about USD 147 million, according to CNN. (Photo: AFP)

British Airways pilots to strike for three days in September due to pay dispute

The protest comes after several packages introduced by the union were rejected by British Airways.

25 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

In the summit, over 40 lectures and 50 workshops on topics ranging from migration to feminism took place. (Photo: File)

France: Thousands march against G7 near Biarritz

The 'Alternative G7' began at the Ficoba trade fair in Irun on Wednesday and saw the participation of hundreds of civil society group.

25 Aug 2019 9:55 AM

European Union President Donald Tusk (Photo: AP)

European Union agrees to reinvite Russia to G7: EC President Donald Tusk

The European Council President also claimed that Russia does not follow the path of democracy, rule of law, and human rights.

25 Aug 2019 8:47 AM

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