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Largest Croatian political party HDZ adopts new statute

The largest Croatian political party, the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), adopted a new statute here on Saturday, as its leader stressed reform and the importance of the party. "Today's convention is important because of the adoption of...

Xinhua, 11:53am ET

Africa Must Purge Corruption - SB Moyo

Africa can only build a robust and sustainable economy that can change the lives of its people if member-states put great effort to purge the scourge of corruption, a Cabinet minister has said. The African Union (AU) has marked 2018 as the...

All Africa Global Media, 9:08am ET

Military Slams Amnesty International Over Rape Report On Troops

The Nigerian Military has denied the report by Amnesty International accusing soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, JTF of raping women and girls at IDP camps. The report, which was released on Friday revealed how the...

All Africa Global Media, 9:08am ET

1st section of CPEC's largest superhighway inaugurated in Pakistan's Punjab

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday inaugurated the first section of the 392-km Multan-Sukkur Motorway, the largest transportation infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Multan in the...

Xinhua, 12:33pm ET

Cyberattack on Estonia more likely year-on-year: survey

A cyberattack against the Estonian state information systems is seen as more likely year-on-year, according to the results of public opinion surveys. On the probability of the occurrence of cyberattacks in the forthcoming years, 69...

Xinhua, 11:53am ET

Top news items in Ethiopia's major media outlets

The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Saturday. -- Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, was officially received on Friday by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace in Ethiopia's capital Addis...

Xinhua, 10:13am ET

Spain's 2018 budget to strengthen employment: experts

Spain's 2018 General State Budget, recently approved by the Congress of Deputies, will boost growth of employment in the country, according to the BBVA Research chief economist for the Iberian Peninsula, Miguel Cardoso. "All these...

Xinhua, 9:13am ET

UN Calls On Donors, Investors to Support Zim, Says New Government Different From Mugabe's

The UN called for greater international support and investment in Zimbabwe with a new administration in place and plans to hold free and fair general elections later in 2018. Bishow Parajuli, UN Resident Co-ordinator and Resident...

All Africa Global Media, 9:08am ET

Lagos Trade Fair Complex - Crisis Looms At International Centre for Commerce

Serious crisis looms at the multi-billion naira International Centre for Commerce, ICC, at the Trade Fair complex, Lagos following cries of alleged mismanagement of funds and high handedness being levelled against the Board of Trustees in...

All Africa Global Media, 8:38am ET

Strike - Johesu Confirms Receiving Court Order, But...

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) on Saturday confirmed receiving an Order of Interim Injunction from the National Industrial Court (NIC) compelling it to immediately resume duties. Addressing an emergency news conference on behalf...

All Africa Global Media, 8:38am ET

Five Jailed for Cutting Endangered Forest Products

Five people have been jailed two and half years for felling and trading in endangered forest products in Amuru district. The five include Fred Bule, a resident of Mitooma district, Denish Anok Ocen, a resident of Amuru district and Eddie...

All Africa Global Media, 8:38am ET

Candidate registration starts for Afghan parliamentary elections

The registration of candidates for Afghanistan's third parliamentary elections in the post-Taliban country began on Saturday, the Afghan Independent Elections Commission (IEC) announced. "The three-week candidate nomination period for...

Xinhua, 8:33am ET

Xinhua Headlines: World leaders call for trust economy at Russian economic forum

The 22nd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) concluded a plenary session Friday as world leaders gathered here to discuss pressing economic challenges. Held under the theme "Building a Trust Economy" this year, the forum, often...

Xinhua, 8:13am ET

Iran's inflation rate continues to fall: central bank

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 26 Trend: Iran's Central Bank in a report released May 26 said that the country's inflation rate in urban areas for the 12-month period to the last Iranian calendar month (ended on May 21) has decreased by 0.1...

TREND News Agency, 8:13am ET

Ethiopia to Allow All Africans to Visit Without Visas "Very Soon" PM Abiy Ahmed Says

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has revealed that the country will "very soon" follow Rwanda's example allowing all Africans to travel to the country without visas. The policy will open up the east African country to African visitors, and it...

All Africa Global Media, 8:08am ET

Heydar Aliyev Foundation VP Leyla Aliyeva, Baku Media Center President Arzu Aliyeva attend presentation of "The Last Session" documentary

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 26 Trend: A presentation of the "The Last Session" feature documentary film dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic has been held at the Heydar Aliyev Center....

TREND News Agency, 8:03am ET

UN says gender-based violence hinders Kenyan women's participation in development

Gender Based Violence (GBV) hinders Kenyan women's participation in national development, a UN official said on Friday evening. Ademola Olajide, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative to Kenya, said in Nairobi that despite the...

Xinhua, 7:33am ET

Roundup: Modi completes 4 years in PM office as BJP eyes for future election

by Pankaj Yadav Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government completed its four years on Saturday. Modi assumed oath of office of prime minister on May 26, 2014, after winning a massive mandate...

Xinhua, 7:33am ET