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Modi's 'free cooking gas' leaves bitter taste for some Indians 28 Apr 2019 - 07:58 am
In this photograph taken on April 9, 2019, Indian liquid petroleum gas (LPG) vendors carry gas cylinders at a distribution centre in Patna. AFP / NARINDER NANU
Macron's new wave of policies faces Yellow Vest test 27 Apr 2019 - 08:50 pm
A protester holds up the French flag during a rally in the French capital Paris, on the 24th consecutive Saturday of demonstrations called by the 'Yellow Vest' (gilets jaunes) anti-government movement and the Trade Unions on April 27, 2019.   AFP / Lucas
Algerian protest leader calls for six-month transition period 27 Apr 2019 - 08:43 pm
Demonstrators shout slogans during anti government protests in Algiers, Algeria April 26, 2019. REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina
Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria 27 Apr 2019 - 07:00 pm
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Heavy rains spark flooding fears in cyclone-hit Mozambique 27 Apr 2019 - 04:44 pm
A destroyed house in Macomia district, Mozambique. The back-to-back cyclones that have ravaged Mozambique are unprecedented in recorded history, the UN said on April 26, 2109, as it planned to examine the country's defences against extreme weather in the
Sudan opposition leader says Bashir ouster 'not military coup' 27 Apr 2019 - 04:36 pm
Leading Sudanese opposition figure Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan's last democratically elected prime minister, who was overthrown in 1989 in a bloodless coup by army officer Omar Hassan al-Bashir, talks during an interview with Reuters in Khartoum, Sudan, April 2
Trump's executive privilege strategy could mean messy fight 27 Apr 2019 - 04:32 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he departs for travel to Indianapolis, Indiana from the White House in Washington, U.S., April 26, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Six killed as jihadists attack Burkina Faso school 27 Apr 2019 - 03:46 pm
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Heavy rains threaten floods in cyclone-hit Mozambique 27 Apr 2019 - 12:38 pm
A damaged building is pictured after Cyclone Kenneth swept through the region in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique April 26, 2019 in this image obtained from social media. UNICEF via REUTERS
Nigerian gunmen kill police, kidnap two Shell workers: police 27 Apr 2019 - 12:37 pm
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Japan kicks off unprecedented long holiday 27 Apr 2019 - 11:42 am
Passengers wait for a train at Tokyo railway station on April 27, 2019, beginning of the unprecedented 10-day Golden Week holiday. / AFP / Kazuhiro Nogi
Air India server crashes, services hit 27 Apr 2019 - 10:49 am
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Militants set off bombs during Sri Lanka raid, killing 15 27 Apr 2019 - 10:00 am
Soldiers stand guard in a neighbourhood after they raid what believed to be an Islamist safe house in the eastern town of Kalmunai on April 27, 2019. AFP / STRINGER
Brazil's indigenous tribes protest Bolsonaro assimilation plan 27 Apr 2019 - 12:23 am
Indigenous demonstrators march in Brasilia on April 26, 2019 on the last day of a protest to defend indigenous land and rights.  AFP / Carl De Souza
Huawei leak scandal rocks Britain's bickering government 26 Apr 2019 - 11:00 pm
An employee stands next to the logo of Huawei in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China, March 29, 2019. Reuters/Tyrone Siu
Taiwan presidential hopeful Gou draws fire for 'harem' comment 26 Apr 2019 - 11:00 pm
Foxconn founder Terry Gou holds a testimonial next to a portrait of Sun Yat-sen as he announces seeking the nomination of Kuomintang party to run for the presidency in Taiwan, April 17, 2019. Reuters/Tyrone Siu
Sri Lanka says radical leader killed in Easter hotel attack 26 Apr 2019 - 08:39 pm
An image grab taken from a press release issued on April 23, 2019 by the Islamic State (IS) group's propaganda agency Amaq, allegedly shows eight men it said carried out a string of deadly suicide bomb blasts on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka, lined up at an
Afghan president urges new lawmakers to participate in peace process 26 Apr 2019 - 08:34 pm
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani speaks during the inauguration of the newly-elected parliament in Kabul, Afghanistan April 26, 2019. Reuters/Omar Sobhani

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Estithmar Holding announces completion of 48.68% stake transfer in Shahba Bank to Masaref Holding, a subsidiary of Estithmar Capital