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Sudan Declares Full Control Of Border Territory Settled By Ethiopians
Sudan said on Thursday its forces had taken control of all of Sudanese territory in a border area settled by Ethiopian farmers, after weeks of clashes.
Oil Edges Higher, But Posts 20% Annual Drop In Tumultuous 2020
Global crude prices edged higher on Thursday but lost more than a fifth of their value in 2020, as lockdowns to combat the novel coronavirus depressed economic activity and sent oil markets reeling.
Shutdown, Impeachment, Virus: Chaotic Congress Winds Down
Congress is ending a chaotic session, a twoyear political firestorm that started with the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, was riven by impeachment and a pandemic, and now closes with a rare rebuff by Republicans of President Donald...
Women Should Decide Whether To Legalize Abortion, Mexican President Says
Mexico's president said on Thursday that women should decide whether the country should legalize abortion, but he declined to take a position on the issue, which is still opposed by many Mexicans.
U.S. Imposes $30 Million Penalty On Daimler For Delayed Truck Recalls
Daimler AG's North American truck unit on Thursday agreed to a $30 million U.S. civil penalty to resolve an investigation of delayed recalls, the second time since late 2019 the German automaker has agreed to settle a probe by U.S. auto safety regulators.
Wall Street Subdued, Crude Prices Fall At The Close Of A Tumultuous Year
U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday and crude oil prices retreated as investors prepared to close the book on a turbulent year of pandemic, recession and recovery.
Wall St Set For A Sedate Start In Last Trading Session Of 2020
U.S. stocks were set for a muted open on the last trading session of a tumultuous year on Thursday, as investors digested big market gains and hoped that more stimulus and coronavirus vaccines will drive a strong economic recovery in 2021.
Gen Naravane Holds Talks with South Korean Counterpart on Boosting Bilateral Military Ties
Gen MM Naravane held talks with his South Korean counterpart Gen Nam Yeong Shin on ways to boost military ties and visited several installations, including the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone.
Army Restores Grave of Indo-Pak War Hero Brigadier Mohammed Usman in Delhi
The damage came to light after a web portal shared photographs of the current condition of the grave, following which the Army took cognisance of the matter.
Gal Gadot Praises Bilkis Bano, Rakhi Sawant Opens up on Being Called a 'Bollywood Dancer'
While Gal Gadot praised Shaheen Bagh activist Bilkis Bano on social media, Rakhi Sawant shared her personal life on 'Bigg Boss 14'.
Siddaramaiah Challenges BJP to Dissolve Karnataka Assembly, Face Polls
The Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, who had earlier raised questions about the longevity of B S Yediyurappa's tenure as the Chief Minister, maintained the CM's chair was shaky.
Pakistan Court Remands Former Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif into NAB Custody for 14 Days
Asif, 71, was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau on Tuesday in Islamabad in connection with the charges of possessing assets beyond his known sources of income.
Nationwide Average Retail Price of Onions Down 60% Since Last Year: Govt
"In one month alone, the all-India average retail price of onion has dropped by 33.33 per cent to Rs 40 per kg today from Rs 60 per kg on November 30 this year," she said. Since December 31, 2019, when the nationwide average price was as high as Rs 100 pe...
Moldova President Appoints Acting Prime Minister
Moldova's new president, Maia Sandu, on Thursday appointed Foreign Minister Aureliu Ciocoi as the acting prime minister, a presidential decree showed.
Pope Will Not Lead New Year Services Because Of Flare Up Of Leg Pain
Pope Francis will not lead New Year's Eve and New Year's Day services because of a flare up of his sciatica condition, which produces pain in his right leg, the Vatican said on Thursday.
Vijay Sales Welcomes New Year With Apple Days: Never Seen Before Prices on iPhones, MacBooks & More
The iPhone 12 Mini is being sold at a Rs 3,000 discount over its price tag at Rs 66,900. Further Rs 6,000 cashback on using HDFC card will allow buyers to get the effective price down to Rs 60,900.