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Brazil development bank signs deal with AIIB for nearly $3 billion in investments
(Reuters) - Brazilian development bank BNDES said on Monday that it has signed a deal with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the investment of 16.7 billion reais...
Gabon approves law allowing junta leader to contest elections
An overwhelming majority of Gabonese people have voted for a new constitution, military authorities say, in a move that marks a new phase for the country following last year's...
Hostage relatives demonstrate at Israeli prime minister’s home
Relatives of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip demonstrated in front of the Jerusalem home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in support of reaching...
Stokes to close its less profitable stores in restructuring process
Canadian independent tableware and kitchenware retailer Stokes has commenced a restructuring process aimed at securing its future growth and profitability. The proceeding was initiated under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement...
Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest the adoption of a trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries they fear would...
Senegal’s radical government claims ‘large victory’ in legislative polls
The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted.It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a "large majority".A victory...
Malaysia govt rejects claim ‘millions of Chinese’ granted citizenship
Malaysia has only granted citizenship to 103 Chinese nationals in the past decade, contrary to misleading claims on social media that the Chinese population in the country increased by...
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls on military to prepare for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his country's military to focus all efforts on completing war preparations, state news agency KCNA reported on Monday.KCNA reported Kim...
Chicago’s Lycee French Market brings French culture to holiday season
CHICAGO – You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of France in Chicago.One weekend in November, the halls of Lycee Francais School are transformed into a...
Nordic neighbours release new advice on surviving war
On Monday, millions of Swedes will start receiving copies of a pamphlet advising the population how to prepare and cope in the event of war or other unexpected crises.“If...
