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  Olympic powerbroker indicted, faces Swiss forgery trial

  November 19, 2018 17:30 IST

  Olympic powerbroker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait has stepped aside from IOC work while facing a criminal trial in Switzerland

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  Big tech firms pledge training for workers in Southeast Asia

  November 19, 2018 17:30 IST

  Microsoft, Google and other major technology companies have promised to help provide training in digital skills for around 20 million people in Southeast Asia by 2020 to make sure the region's working-age population is a fit for the future job market

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  Vatican hosts Russian art, icons from Tretyakov Gallery

  November 19, 2018 17:30 IST

  The Vatican is hosting an unprecedented exhibition of Russian fine art, bringing treasures from Moscow's famed Tretyakov Gallery to Rome following a sold-out exhibit of Vatican works at the state museum two years ago

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  Romania: minister, mayor resign before government reshuffle

  November 19, 2018 17:15 IST

  Romania's defense minister and the Bucharest mayor have resigned their positions in the ruling Social Democratic Party ahead of a government reshuffle

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  Whistleblower in Danish banking scandal: Bank ignored me

  November 19, 2018 17:15 IST

  The man who blew the whistle on a massive money laundering scheme through the Estonian branch of Denmark's Danske Bank, says the Danish bank "deliberately ignored" the warning he made that dirty money was flowing, some from Russia

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  Policeman accused of killing 3 at party in East Timor

  November 19, 2018 16:45 IST

  Scores of people have demonstrated in East Timor's capital to protest the killing of three people at a party, allegedly by a drunken policeman

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  Germany says 18 Saudis linked to the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi banned from the 26-nation Schengen Zone

  November 19, 2018 16:45 IST

  Germany says 18 Saudis linked to the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi banned from the 26-nation Schengen Zone

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  Japanese broadcaster NHK says Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested on suspicion of financial misconduct

  November 19, 2018 16:45 IST

  Japanese broadcaster NHK says Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested on suspicion of financial misconduct

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  The Latest: 18 Saudis banned from all 26 Schengen countries

  November 19, 2018 16:45 IST

  Germany's foreign minister says Berlin has banned 18 Saudi nationals from entering Europe's border-free Schengen zone because they are believed to be connected to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

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  "Picasso" found under tree in Romania appears to be hoax

  November 19, 2018 16:30 IST

  A Romanian who thought she had found a painting by Pablo Picasso stolen from a museum in the Netherlands six years ago seems to have been the victim of a prank

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  Sri Lankan lawmakers propose cutting expenses of disputed PM

  November 19, 2018 16:15 IST

  Sri Lankan lawmakers have submitted a motion to suspend the expenses of disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has lost two no-confidence motions in Parliament

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  Hong Kong protest leaders warn of threat to civil rights

  November 19, 2018 16:15 IST

  Hong Kong protest leaders who went on trial Monday for spearheading pro-democracy demonstrations in 2014 say their prosecution threatens the future of civil rights in the territory, where fears have grown of Beijing's growing influence

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  The Latest: Nissan says chairman Ghosn to be dismissed

  November 19, 2018 16:00 IST

  Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn to be dismissed for underreporting income

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  Reports say Nissan's Ghosn questioned over financial reports

  November 19, 2018 15:45 IST

  Japanese media: Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor Co. chairman, questioned by Tokyo prosecutors over suspected false financial reporting

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  In smoldering wildfire ruins, life goes on for a hardy few

  November 19, 2018 15:45 IST

  A small group of residents who survived the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century are staying put and trying to live amid the ashen ruins

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  Kremlin critic Browder faces new charges in Russia

  November 19, 2018 15:45 IST

  Russian prosecutors have announced a new criminal case against Kremlin critic Bill Browder and said he might be behind the death of his former employee in a Russian prison

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  Nissan says an internal investigation found Chairman Carlos Ghosn under-reported his income and he will be dismissed

  November 19, 2018 15:45 IST

  Nissan says an internal investigation found Chairman Carlos Ghosn under-reported his income and he will be dismissed

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  The Latest: German politician criticized over migration pact

  November 19, 2018 15:00 IST

  A contender for the leadership of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party is drawing criticism for suggesting a U.N. global migration pact should be put to party members and Germany could delay approving it

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  Rain could hinder search for victims of California wildfire

  November 19, 2018 14:45 IST

  Rain in the forecast could bring relief for those working to tame a devastating Northern California fire and frustration for those searching for remains of victims

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  Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett says he will keep his party in government, leaving Netanyahu coalition intact

  November 19, 2018 14:30 IST

  Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett says he will keep his party in government, leaving Netanyahu coalition intact

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  Nikou elected as Football Federation Australia chairman

  November 19, 2018 14:30 IST

  Incoming Football Federation Australia chairman Chris Nikou has called for unity in the national game after winning an election to replace Steven Lowy

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  Pakistan reaches 130-4, needs a further 46 to win 1st test

  November 19, 2018 14:15 IST

  Pakistan recovered from a top-order collapse to reach 130-4 at lunch on day four, needing a further 46 runs to win the first test against New Zealand

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  AP PHOTOS: The controversial world of Thai child kickboxing

  November 19, 2018 14:15 IST

  AP PHOTOS: The controversial world of Thai child kickboxing

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  French drivers block oil depots to protest fuel price hikes

  November 19, 2018 14:15 IST

  French drivers are blocking oil depots as they try to keep up pressure on the government to abandon fuel tax hikes

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  Netanyahu says new elections would be 'irresponsible'

  November 19, 2018 14:15 IST

  Israel's prime minister says it would be 'irresponsible' to dissolve government, call early elections

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  The Latest: Austrian minister says Brexit is on track

  November 19, 2018 14:15 IST

  Austria's minister for Europe says the Brexit deal on the table is "the best possible compromise" and he doesn't expect any delay in Britain's withdrawal from the European Union

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  Vietnam and Russia aim to triple bilateral trade by 2020

  November 19, 2018 14:00 IST

  The prime ministers of Vietnam and Russia agree to nearly triple their bilateral trade volume to $10 billion by 2020 from $3.55 billion last year

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  Yemeni rebels say they will halt rocket fire at Saudi Arabia

  November 19, 2018 13:45 IST

  Yemeni rebel leader says group will halt rocket fire into Saudi Arabia for the sake of peace efforts