Iran's parliament - dominated by Islamic hardliners - has rejected three of the new President…
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Hyundai and Kia unions vote for strike
Unions representing workers at Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors have voted in favour…
Five countries face US anti-subsidy duties on shrimp
The US Commerce Department has imposed duties on shrimp imports from five nations.
L’Oreal to buy Chinese skincare firm Magic Holdings
L'Oreal, the world's biggest cosmetics maker, has offered to buy Chinese skincare firm Magic Holdings…
Kyrgyz-Kazakh ‘alcohol smuggling pipeline’ discovered
Border and customs officials in Kyrgyzstan have discovered a makeshift underwater pipeline, which they say…
Reception of India and His Excellency’s Farewell in Budapest
H.E. Gauri Shankar Gupta and his wife held a reception in honor of the anniversary…
Kazakh opposition oligarch Ablyazov arrested in France
French police have arrested Kazakh fugitive opposition oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov, who is accused of embezzling…
Taiwan vote on nuclear plant referendum sparks brawl
A fight has broken out in Taiwan's parliament ahead of a vote on a referendum…
John Kerry pledges early end to Pakistan drone strikes
US Secretary of State John Kerry has concluded a visit to Pakistan by pledging to…
Cambodia to set up independent poll investigation
The two rival parties claiming victory in Cambodia's general election reached an agreement Saturday with…