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Read the full text of PM Modi's address at the inauguration of the Heart of Asia conference

Modi assured Afghanistan of all help it would need from India and other countries, and also brought up the issue of terrorism.

Dec 4, 2016

Jill Stein's party to continue to seek recount in Pennsylvania, Michigan

She had attempted to get recounts in three states, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, all of them won by Donald Trump unexpectedly.

Dec 4, 2016

Morning Brief: China protests against Trump, ISIS may leave Anbar soon, people who fell prey to death hoaxes in 2016, and more

Read about the warnings Stephen Hawking has put forward, and the solution to the blinking Markarian lights.

Dec 4, 2016

China lodges protest over Taiwan phone call by Trump; here's how it could hurt the US

The call effectively meant the US president elect -- and by extension the entire country -- was recognising Taiwan as a separate country.

Dec 4, 2016

Heart of Asia Conference 2016: Here is what India will look to gain by isolating Pakistan on terrorism

India will look to leverage the welfare of Afghanistan to gain some support from world powers to force Pakistan to dismantle its terror setup.

Dec 3, 2016

Former UK PM David Cameron wants to kidnap Sachin Tendulkar, but why?

Tendulkar, meanwhile, has mentioned that Virat Kohli's India Test cricket team is reaping benefits of having Anil Kumble as coach.

Dec 3, 2016

This is what Fidel Castro, Cuba's iconic leader, loved to eat

While the world believes he ate some of the most luxurious items, the truth is surprising.

Dec 3, 2016

Demonetisation causes diplomatic war between India and Pakistan

The mission in India states that the bank in which their salaries are deposited -- in dollars – has brought in new conditions.

Dec 3, 2016

Now, 22-year-old hacks Modi app and accesses personal data of 7 million users?

But the BJP has stated that the app does not capture any sensitive or personal data.

Dec 3, 2016

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Meet Gary Linton, the young property developer who went from his living room to a £300m pipeline

Gary Linton was just 23 when he started his property development company The Linton Group. Eight years later, the company now has £300m worth of assets in the pipeline.

Dec 2, 2016

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DRC opposition leaders property attacked as political violence surges

The homes of prominent members of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) political opposition have been attacked as the country teeters on the brink of war. IBTimes UK spoke to Gabriel Kyungu, President of the prominent opposition platform known as Rassemblement in Katanga, who said his home came under siege in the early hours of 30 November. The identities of the perpetrators is not yet known, but politicians accuse President Kabilas regime of being behind the attack. Kabilas mandate expires on 19 December and he is barred from seeking a third term in office, but is accused of manoeuvring to ensure he can remain in power indefinitely.

Dec 2, 2016

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Freedom Party of Austria: The countrys far-right party explained

The alt-right party founded by Nazi’s in the 50’s was a successor the the League of Independents – a nationalist party representing the interests of the Nazis.It is a member of the Europe of Nations and Freedom group in the European Parliament. The presidential vote on 4 December is said to be a test of European right-wing nationalism in the wake of Donald Trump’s win

Dec 1, 2016

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Austrian election a worrying example of how polarised world politics has become

The Austrian presidential election between Alexander Van der Bellen and Norbert Hofer will take place on 4 December. Should he win, Hofer, from the right-wing Freedom Party of Austria, founded by Nazi sympathisers, would become the first far-right leader of a major European country for decades. IBTimes UK spoke to Professor Matthew Goodwin, a visiting senior fellow at Chatham House and expert on the right in Europe, about the election and what it means for the rise of populism across the continent.

Dec 2, 2016

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Richmond Park by-election: Lib Dem Sarah Olney secures shock win over Zac Goldsmith

Liberal Democrat Sarah Olney has defied the odds and Zac Goldsmiths 23,000 vote majority to beat the independent incumbent and become the new MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston.

Dec 2, 2016

UK: Zac Goldsmith loses again, this time his MP seat to Lib Dems

Goldsmith received 18,638 votes to Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney's 20,512.

Dec 2, 2016

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