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Former Malaysian PM pleads not guilty in 1MDB-linked graft case
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Dec 3 (ANI): Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in cases related to a multi-billion dollar scandal during his much-awaited testification before the High Court here, reported Al Jazeera.
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WTO rules tariffs should be reduced by $2 billion after compliance measure
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Toulouse [France], Dec 3 (ANI): European planemaker Airbus has said the United States should immediately reduce 7.5 billion dollars in tariffs that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) authorised in October by around two billion dollars.
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US considering 100% tariffs on $2.4bn in French goods
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 3 (ANI): The Trump administration is considering to impose tariffs as high as 100 per cent on up to USD 2.4 billion worth of French products, following an investigation that concluded France's digital tax "discriminates against American digital companies, such as G
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Yes Bank to raise $2 billion through preferential allotment of shares
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 30 (ANI): Private sector lender Yes Bank has decided to raise up to two billion dollars (about Rs 14,300 crore) through preferential allotment of shares.
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Avril Lavigne and boyfriend Phillip Sarofim call it quits
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C [India], Nov 28 (ANI): Pop singer Avril Lavigne has reportedly called it quits with her billionaire boyfriend Phillip Sarofim.
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Drinking 1-4 cups coffee daily reduces metabolic syndrome: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): Coffee comes with the potential of reducing the risk of developing a major cardiovascular issue which is known for affecting more than one billion people across the globe, says a recent study.
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Startups equipping Small and Medium Enterprises with new-age tools!
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Nov 26 (ANI): The Indian markets are flooded with unprecedented smartphone adoption as these smart little devices empower every person with round-the-clock internet connectivity after all. These devices also driving the markets closer to digital services and as a result th
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Through our Constitution, billion voices speak: CJI SA Bodbe
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 26 (ANI): Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde on Tuesday said that the Constitution of India is based on plurality and popularity through which a billion voices speak.
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LVMH to buy US iconic jeweller Tiffany for $16.2 billion
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Paris [France], Nov 25 (ANI): Louis Vuitton owner LVMH Moet Hennessy said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy US jeweller Tiffany for 16.2 billion dollars in the luxury goods maker's biggest acquisition so far.
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Paytm raises $1 billion from Softbank, Ant and other investors
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Nov 25 (ANI): One97 Communications Ltd, the parent of digital payments company Paytm, said on Monday it has raised the latest equity fundraise from a group of investors including existing shareholders like Ant Financial, Softbank Vision Fund and new investors including fu
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Michael Bloomberg officially launches 2020 Democratic presidential bid
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 24 (ANI): American billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has officially launched the 2020 Democratic presidential bid, a source close to the former politician said on Sunday.
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Pakistan FM rejects US concerns over CPEC
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Nov 24 (ANI): Pakistan on Sunday made another effort to quell United States' concerns over the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reaffirming Islamabad's commitment to the multi-billion dollar Chinese project.
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