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Biden calls Silicon Valley game developers 'little creeps who make games that teach you how to kill'

The former US Vice President said this in an interview recounting his meeting with high-profile Silicon Valley execs during his time at the White House

Jan 20, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Anti-government protests in Lebanese capital Beirut leave at least 140 injured

The protesters want swift measures to pull Lebanon out of the crumbling economy

Jan 20, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Iran warns of 'final step' on nuclear deal

After the American assassination of Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad, Tehran said limits on its nuclear industry would be off

Jan 20, 2020

By IANS

Democratic candidates in Iowa and South Carolina to campaign on King's birthday

The candidates will spend Monday seeking votes from black voters in the two states that are among the first states to cast the ballot

Jan 20, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

The New York Times endorses not one but two candidates as Democratic nominees

Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren and Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar have been endorsed for the presidency

Jan 20, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Who is Isabel dos Santos -- The Angolan billionaire woman who left behind an empty treasury

Angola's Isabel dos Santos's financial dealings have come to light because of the actions of Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa leaking several documents to ICIJ

Jan 20, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad warns of one-term government if Infighting continues

Malaysian PM joined forces with former political opponents and led the Alliance of Hope or the Pakatan Harapan coalition, to a massive victory in May 2018's elections

Jan 20, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Moscow protest over Putin's political shake-up fails to gain traction

Yulia Galyamina, a Moscow city councillor, marched on Sunday holding copies of Russia's constitution which she said was imperilled by Putin's reforms

Jan 20, 2020

By Reuters

Bodies of Ukrainian victims of Iran plane crash returned home

All 176 on board the Ukraine International Airlines flight from Tehran to Kiev were killed when the Boeing 737-800 was shot down on January 8

Jan 19, 2020

By Reuters

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Indian-origin physicians endorse Biden for prez polls

Launched in 2015, the AAPI Victory Fund aims to mobilize Indian-Americans and other Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to participate in the electoral process

Jan 19, 2020

By IANS

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North Korea picks new FM, heralding policy shift

Ri Son-gwon, if confirmed, will replace Ri Yong-ho, probably signaling that Pyongyang might reshape its policy toward Washington and Seoul

Jan 19, 2020

By IANS

Missile attack by Houthi rebels kills around 60 Yemeni soldiers

Houthi rebel attack in Marib caused the death of several Yemeni soldiers and injury to dozens on Saturday

Jan 19, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Britain will not follow the EU rules after Brexit: Sajid Javid

Before leaving for a meeting with business leaders in Davos, Switzerland the Finance Minister said that the country will not continue with the EU rules after the exit

Jan 18, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Is Mikhail Mishutin Putin's final strand of power?

Replacing the longest serving Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Mikhail Mishutin has turned into the second most powerful politician in Russia overnight, but who is he?

Jan 18, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Abu Abdul Bari, also known as Shifa al-Nima

ISIS's 'Jabba the Jihadi' arrested and taken away in pickup truck

Jihadi terrorist was arrested by elite SWAT team in Iraq and taken away in a pickup truck after he was not able to fit himself inside the police truck

Jan 18, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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