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5 killed during pro-Morales protest in Bolivia

Sucre [Bolivia], Nov 16 (ANI): At least five people were killed and more than 10 others suffered injuries as security forces clashed with supporters of former President Evo Morales in different parts of Bolivia on Saturday, according to local media reports.

2019-11-16T06:33:29.915422+00:00 IST

Lebanon: Protests break out over reports of Mohammad Safadi being nominated as PM

Beirut [Lebanon], Nov 16 (ANI): Protestors in Lebanon, who have been demonstrating for past few weeks, once again took to streets on Thursday night (local time) reacting angrily to the reports of business tycoon and former Tripoli Member of Parliament Mohammad Safadi being nominated as the next Prime Minister of the country.

2019-11-15T22:47:49.621602+00:00 IST

Bolivia to expel Venezuelan diplomats from the country, announces Foreign Minister

Sucre [Bolivia], Nov 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Bolivian Foreign Minister Karen Longaric has announced that all Venezuelan diplomats would be expelled from the country for "violating diplomatic norms" following the resignation of President Morales.

2019-11-15T21:52:42.036026+00:00 IST

BRICS leaders adopt declaration, stand 'united' against delay in resolving Israel-Palestine, Middle East conflict

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 15 (ANI): The BRICS nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, on Thursday reaffirmed their fundamental commitment to mutual respect and share the goal of building a peaceful, stable and a prosperous world.

2019-11-14T21:47:39.724534+00:00 IST

India to host BRICS Digital Health Summit to boost digital healthcare

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 15 (ANI): India will host a BRICS Digital Health Summit on innovative solutions to a healthy lifestyle that will seek to integrate digital technology with healthcare informatics and diagnostics.

2019-11-14T20:54:44.863484+00:00 IST

After completing his engagements at BRICS'19, PM Modi emplanes for India

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 15 (ANI): After completing his engagements on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS summit during his two-day visit to Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) emplaned for India.

2019-11-14T19:12:01.644155+00:00 IST

Prepare roadmap to achieve $500 bn intra-BRICS trade target by 2020: PM Modi

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon the BRICS Business Council to prepare a roadmap to achieve the target of USD 500 billion trade between the member countries of the bloc by 2020, the year when Russia hosts the next summit.

2019-11-14T17:42:05.679792+00:00 IST

Terrorism, organised crimes harm trade, businesses: PM Modi at BRICS summit

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 14 (ANI): Asserting that terrorism and organised crimes harm trade and businesses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hoped that efforts by BRICS member countries will give a thrust to security cooperation against the menaces.

2019-11-14T16:01:16.052158+00:00 IST

Need to focus on increasing trade, investment between BRICS countries: PM Modi

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need to focus on increasing trade and investment between the BRICS countries and called for efforts to strengthen cooperation in the field of innovation.

2019-11-14T15:33:17.193482+00:00 IST

Despite recession, BRICS nations contribute to half of global economic development: PM Modi

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) said despite a global recession, member nations of the BRICS forum, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, contribute to almost half of the world's economic development.

2019-11-13T22:22:25.310707+00:00 IST

Xi, in Brazil, invites Modi for 3rd informal summit between India, China

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) held bilateral talks with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Summit here, wherein the Chinese President invited the former for the third informal summit in China in 2020.

2019-11-13T20:34:18.729001+00:00 IST

Modi, Putin review India-Russia bilateral ties in Brazil

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (local time) reviewed the progress made in the bilateral relationship between India and Russia since the former's visit to Vladivostok in September.

2019-11-13T20:12:35.702694+00:00 IST

Modi meets Bolsonaro in Brazil, invites him to attend Republic Day celebration next year

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on Wednesday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with Jair Bolsonaro on the sidelines of 11th BRICS summit here, extended an invitation for the Brazilian President to attend India's Republic Day ceremony next year.

2019-11-13T20:12:35.697732+00:00 IST

PM Modi boosts India-Russia ties with President Putin in Brazil

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) held bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of BRICS summit here and discussed ways to further boost the ties between India and Russia.

2019-11-13T18:57:41.016897+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend 11th BRICS summit

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brasilia on Wednesday on a two-day official visit to attend the annual session of BRICS, a grouping of five major world economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

2019-11-13T09:24:39.942571+00:00 IST

Health emergency declared in Yemen over epidemics

Sana'a [Yemen], Nov 13 (ANI): Citing that the country is battling malaria and dengue fever, Yemen's health authorities on Tuesday declared a health emergency in the country.

2019-11-13T09:12:45.002780+00:00 IST

Bolivia's Opposition lawmaker Jeanine Anez declares herself interim president

La Paz [Bolivia], Nov 13 (ANI): Jeanine Anez, Bolivia's opposition lawmaker and Senate second vice-president, on Tuesday (local time), declared herself to be the country's interim president, a day after ousted leader Evo Morales resigned from the presidency.

2019-11-12T23:55:13.724756+00:00 IST

Ousted Evo Morales arrive in Mexico, says 'fight continues'

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 13 (ANI): Evo Morales, who resigned from the presidency under pressure from police and army after a fiercely disputed election, has flown into exile in Mexico, leaving behind a political vacuum in Bolivia.

2019-11-12T22:07:28.715110+00:00 IST

30 houses in Southeastern France destroyed by earthquake

Montelimar [France], Nov 12 (Sputnik/ANI): A 5.4 magnitude earthquake that shook southeastern France earlier this week has destroyed 30 homes in Le Teil commune, French media reported on Tuesday.

2019-11-12T17:17:42.111625+00:00 IST

Three killed, 18 injured in air strikes near Gaza strip

Tel Aviv [Israel], Nov 12 (Sputnik/ANI): UK-based charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has raised concerns over the dangerous escalation in the Gaza Strip, noting that three people have been killed and at least 18 others sustained injuries in an exchange of airstrikes between Israel and the Gaza Strip on Tuesday.

2019-11-12T16:55:07.693997+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal attends 9th BRICS trade ministers meet

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 12 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal attended the 9th BRICS trade ministers meet in Brasilia on Tuesday during which he deliberated on the global economic climate with his counterparts from other member nations.

2019-11-12T09:50:16.437663+00:00 IST