Brexit pressure rises, but UK government says no to second vote

Britain's government is not preparing for a second referendum on Brexit, ministers said on Sunday, sticking to the script that Prime Minister Theresa May's deal could still pass through parliament with a few changes.

Brexit pressure rises, but UK government says no to second vote

Georgia's first female president sworn in

Georgia on Sunday swore in its first female president, Salome Zurabishvili as opposition parties continue to denounce her election as fraudulent and demand snap parliamentary polls.

Georgia's first female president sworn in

4 killed in helicopter-ambulance crash in northern Portugal

Four people were killed when a helicopter-ambulance crashed in northern Portugal, the emergency services agency INEM reported Sunday.

4 killed in helicopter-ambulance crash in northern Portugal

Qatar Petroleum inks pact to acquire interest in Mexican offshore oil Fields

Qatar Petroleum entered into an agreement with Eni to acquire a 35% participating interest in three offshore oil Fields in Mexico. The agreement cover the Amoca, Mizton, and Tecoalli offshore oil fields, which lie in Area 1 in Mexico’s Campeche Bay.

Qatar Petroleum inks pact to acquire interest in Mexican offshore oil Fields

UN calls for 'credible' probe into Khashoggi murder

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Sunday for a "credible" probe into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul.

UN calls for 'credible' probe into Khashoggi murder

QNL, British Council ink pact to promote education, skill development

Doha: Qatar National Library and British Council Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote culture, research, conferences, education and skills development.

QNL, British Council ink pact to promote education, skill development

Maldives seize $6.5 million from former president

Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen is under investigation for corruption, police said Sunday, after a court ordered accounts holding $6.5 million to be frozen.

Maldives seize $6.5 million from former president

Macron's ratings fall further after month of protests

A month of "yellow vest" protests have taken a further toll on the popularity of French President Emmanuel Macron, a new poll showed Sunday, with analysts saying he will be forced to change his style of governing.

Macron's ratings fall further after month of protests

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Malaysia's Mahathir says no rights to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Sunday criticized Australia's move to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, saying countries had "no rights" to do so.

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Saudi is said to target US with sharp oil exports cut

After flooding the US market in recent months, Saudi Arabia plans to slash exports to the world’s largest oil market in the coming weeks in an effort to dampen visible build-ups in crude inventories.

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Thyssenkrupp fills key management posts

Thyssenkrupp moved on Friday to fill key management positions, preparing for the spin off its capital goods business after a tumultuous year that saw the resignation of the conglomerate’s top leadership.

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Wall Street investors look to Fed outlook to spark stock rally

Investors are eager for a touch of Christmas cheer from the US Federal Reserve next week, hoping for signs the central bank may ease up on interest rate hikes next year and spark a Santa Claus rally.

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Mario Draghi chose a curious time to end the European Central Bank’s flagship stimulus programme.

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Siege has spurred national development plans: al-Nabit

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