Archive du mois : mars 2018

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India carries out raids in opposition to Gupta brothers

New Delhi – Residences and offices of the high-profile Gupta business family, who are being probed for allegations of influence-peddling in the South African government, have been raided by Indian tax authorities. « The investigation is ongoing, and we will divulge all information after the probe is completed, » Harish Kumar, a senior tax official in the…

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Used to be Russian ponder ‘poisoning’ an assassination strive?

Sergei Skripal being sentenced to 13 years in prison in Moscow after being found out as a double agent (Picture: Rex)Reports the suspected poisoning of a Russian spy and his daughter was an assassination attempt have emerged as detectives widened cordons around Salisbury. The government is due to meet later today for crisis talks as…

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Taiwan Lantern Competition: When tradition goes hi-tech

Ping Xi, a village about 30km from Taipei, is historically known for sky lantern-flying rituals in Taiwan. In this village, that can be traced back to the 16th century, sky lanterns were used to deliver messages during war or when it was invaded or attacked. Traditional lanterns were originally used by soldiers and officers to protect…

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Syria navy intensifies warfare against rebels in Jap Ghouta

Rebels in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta have reiterated they will defend the area and will not accept a negotiation for a Russian-proposed withdrawal, a military spokesperson of one of the rebel groups in the enclave said. Reuters News Agency on Wednesday reported that the spokesperson said « there are no negotiations about this subject », referencing Russia’s offer…

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Egypt’s military operation displaces residents in Sinai Peninsula

Al Jazeera has obtained exclusive footage from the Sinai Peninsula that shows the aftermath of a major Egyptian military operation that began a month ago against armed groups in the desert region. Witnesses told Al Jazeera the military has demolished schools and dozens of homes, using heavy weapons and arms machinery that range from howitzers,…

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Strategies can now now not be sold – Sacchi slams ‘venerable’ PSG

Iconic Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi was scathing of Paris Saint-Germain following their Champions League last-16 exit at the hands of Real Madrid, labelling the Ligue 1 leaders a « very weak opponent ». French giants PSG failed to reach the quarter-finals after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at home to two-time defending champions Madrid in Paris. Already without the…

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Nainggolan in World Cup contention

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan will be considered for the World Cup. Martinez has seldom used Nainggolan since becoming Belgium’s Coach in the summer of 2016, amidst speculation that he did not approve of the 29-year-old’s smoking habits. However, he was called up for the Red Devils’ friendlies in…