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Tag: Emmanuel Macron

Macron attacks nationalism in speech to US Congress
WORLD

Macron attacks nationalism in speech to US Congress

French President Emmanuel Macron has used his speech to the joint houses of the US Congress to denounce nationalism and…

byFaraz Shauketaly26/04/2018
Syria conflict: Strikes hit Syrian airfield, state media report
WORLD

Syria conflict: Strikes hit Syrian airfield, state media report

At least 14 people have died or were hurt after a Syrian military airport was hit by missiles, state media…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/04/2018
India announces US$ 100 million concessional financing for solar projects in Sri Lanka
BUSINESS

India announces US$ 100 million concessional financing for solar projects in Sri Lanka

India has announced US$ 100 million concessional financing for solar projects in Sri Lanka during the visit of Sri Lankan…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/03/2018
Sri Lankan President invited for the International Solar Summit in New Delhi
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Sri Lankan President invited for the International Solar Summit in New Delhi

India has invited Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena to attend the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Founding Conference and Solar Summit…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/02/2018
Jerusalem: New warnings over US shift on city status
WORLD

Jerusalem: New warnings over US shift on city status

French President Emmanuel Macron has told Donald Trump he is “concerned” the US leader could unilaterally recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/12/2017
Jordan urges US not to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital
WORLD

Jordan urges US not to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital

Jordan’s foreign minister has warned the US of “dangerous consequences” if it recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Ayman…

byFaraz Shauketaly04/12/2017

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