Firefighter killed in massive California blaze Los Angeles, (MILLAT ONLINE):A firefighter was killed in one of the largest blazes in California’s history, officials said Thursday, as emergency services spent another day struggling to contain infernos across the tinder-dry state. San Diego-based Cal Fire engineer Cory Iverson died fighting the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, according […]
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Firefighter killed in massive California blaze
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Japanese business confidence hits 11-year high
Japanese business confidence hits 11-year high Tokyo, (MILLAT ONLINE):Confidence among Japan’s biggest manufacturers is at an 11-year high, a key central bank survey showed Friday, as the world’s number-three economy picks up pace. The bullish survey underscored how Japan’s prospects have been improving on the back of strong exports, with investments linked to the Tokyo […]
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EU leaders fail to narrow east-west gap over migrants
EU leaders fail to narrow east-west gap over migrants Brussels, (MILLAT ONLINE):EU leaders failed early Friday to narrow the east-west gap over how to deal with migrants coming to Europe and face a big task ahead to reform asylum rules by a deadline of June next year, summit participants said. During more than two hours […]
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Hong Kong stocks start the day with losses
Hong Kong stocks start the day with losses Hong Kong, (MILLAT ONLINE):Hong Kong shares fell soon after opening on Friday, tracking losses across Asia and New York as traders fret over the chances of US tax cuts being passed by Congress. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.61 percent, or 178.71 points, to 28,987.67. The benchmark […]
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Anti-apartheid heroes slam Zuma as ANC elects new chief
Anti-apartheid heroes slam Zuma as ANC elects new chief Johannesburg, (MILLAT ONLINE):The African National Congress was lauded for its moral authority in the fight against apartheid in South Africa, but many veterans of that era are deeply disillusioned by the party’s actions today. As delegates prepare to elect a new leader to succeed Jacob Zuma, […]
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Chile election likely to be decided by small margin
Chile election likely to be decided by small margin Santiago, (MILLAT ONLINE):The winner of Chile’s presidential run-off election on Sunday could be decided by a relatively small group of voters following a surge of left wing enthusiasm in Latin America’s fifth-biggest economy. That groundswell, evident in the first round of the poll on November 19, […]