MOSCOW, Oct 18, (APP/AFP) – The Russian and Syrian air forces have stopped bombing Aleppo as of 0700 GMT on Tuesday, Russia’s defence minister said, in a move meant to ensure an eight-hour truce on October 20. “Strikes in the Aleppo region by the Russian and Syrian air forces are stopping today starting at 10:00 […]
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Russia, Syria halt air strikes on Aleppo: Russian defence minister
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Samsung to compensate suppliers hit by Note 7 crisis
SEOUL, Oct 18, (APP/AFP): Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it would compensate suppliers hit by the decision to scrap its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones because of safety fears with exploding batteries. The South Korean electronics giant announced a week ago that it was discontinuing the Note 7 after a chaotic recall that saw replacement phones also […]
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S. Korea court plans package sale of STX, French unit
SEOUL, Oct 18, (APP/AFP) – A South Korean court handling the bankruptcy case of STX Offshore and Shipbuilding Co., said Tuesday it could announce the bundled sale of the company with its profitable French shipyard unit later this week. STX France, which specialises in building cruise ships, is the only profitable unit of STX Offshore, […]
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World urged to probe human rights abuses in IOK
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): All Parties Hurriyet leaders including Zamruda Habib, Syed Bashir Andrabi and Muhammad Abdullah Tari have condemned the massive crackdowns against pro-freedom leaders and activists by Indian police and have described it as agross violation of human rights. According to Kashmir Media Service, Zamruda Habib, who is also Chairperson of Kashmir Tehreek-e-Khawateen, […]
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Splits plunge S.Africa’s liberation party into turmoil
JOHANNESBURG, Oct 18, (APP/AFP) – South Africa’s government has descended into open warfare as a clash between President Jacob Zuma and his finance minister unveils rivalries that could tip the country into instability. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) party looks set for worsening strife as its divided leadership struggles with falling popular support, a […]
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Canada ‘very concerned’ about Russian hacking: FM Dion
MONTREAL, Oct 18, (APP/AFP) – Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion said Monday he is very concerned about possible Russian hacking, following US accusations against the Kremlin. The nation’s top diplomat did not comment on the specific US allegations, but said he is “very concerned” about the possibility of Canada becoming the next target of Russian […]