Togo’s opposition takes anti-government protests into new year Lome, (MILLAT ONLINE):Opposition parties in Togo this weekend hold their first anti-government protest of the year, with progress on constitutional reform in an apparent stalemate after months of action. Thousands of supporters from a coalition of 14 parties are expected to turn out on Saturday, to renew […]
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Togo’s opposition takes anti-government protests into new year
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Philippines’ Duterte explains gum-chewing habit
Philippines’ Duterte explains gum-chewing habit Manila, (MILLAT ONLINE):Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has a habit of chewing gum in public, even while meeting world leaders, has revealed he did it to ease pain from a spinal condition. The fiery 72-year-old has upset traditional decorum by lacing his speeches with curses, chewing gum in public, and […]
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Negligence at S. Korea hospital ‘killed four babies’
Negligence at S. Korea hospital ‘killed four babies’ Seoul, (MILLAT ONLINE):Bad hygiene at the intensive care unit of a private Seoul hospital killed four newborn babies within two hours last month, police said Friday. Five medical staff — two doctors and three nurses — at Ewha Women’s University Hospital will be charged with involuntary manslaughter […]
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Four killed in Venezuela food looting violence: opposition
Four killed in Venezuela food looting violence: opposition Caracas, (MILLAT ONLINE):Four people were killed and 15 injured on Thursday in violence linked to food looting in Venezuela, according to members of the opposition and the local press. It brought to six the number of deaths tied to desperate food shortages in the oil-rich but crisis-riven […]
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Asian markets mostly higher as Hong Kong extends record run
Asian markets mostly higher as Hong Kong extends record run Hong Kong, (MILLAT ONLINE):Most Asian markets resumed their positive start to the year on Friday with Hong Kong extending its record run to 14 days while the euro held gains after the previous day’s jump. Investors were once again provided a strong lead from Wall […]
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Almost 24 hours and still no deal: Merkel struggles to clinch govt accord
Almost 24 hours and still no deal: Merkel struggles to clinch govt accord Berlin,(MILLAT ONLINE):Chancellor Angela Merkel was struggling to find a coalition deal with Germany’s second biggest party, as a last-ditch round of negotiations stretched well into overtime Friday with “big obstacles” left to clear. After almost 24 hours of marathon talks, there was […]