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German Transatlantic Coordinator to Raise Issue of Russia, Iran Sanctions in Talks With US

A German official in charge of transatlantic cooperation said Friday he will seek answers from the United States on its sanctions policy against Russia and Iran that can punish Germany for dealing with them.

Estonian Prime Minister Says Gov't Facing Crisis Over Disagreements on UN Migration Deal

The Estonian government is facing a crisis over the disagreements on the UN migration deal after the cabinet's decision not to join the agreement, country's Prime Minister Juri Ratas said on Friday.

ECB sees 'no reason' for eurozone slowdown

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said Friday he saw "no reason" why growth in the eurozone should wither, minimising a sharp slowdown in the third quarter.

Canada considering sanctions on Saudis over Jamal Khashoggi case

Canada is considering sanctions on Saudis over the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland has said.

Most UN members disagree with new anti-Iran resolution

The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly has put the draft of a resolution on human rights situation in Iran proposed by Canada to the vote.

UN General Assembly Adopts Third Resolution on Alleged Human Rights Violations in Crimea

The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, which deals with matters regarding social, humanitarian and human rights issues, adopted a third resolution on the alleged human rights violations in Russia's Crimean Peninsula, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

Ontario trims sails to tackle world's largest sub-sovereign debt

Canada's Ontario province scrapped plans for a francophone university, expanded alcohol sales and eliminated income tax for low earners Thursday as it sought to rein in the world's largest sub-sovereign debt.

Canada Considering Sanctions Against Saudis Over Khashoggi Murder - Freeland

Chinese disabled artists re-captivate audience in Ottawa

The China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe won thunderous applause with a show here Wednesday night six years after its first performance in the Canadian capital.

19th NBSC meeting discussed GMO canola, soybean import

The 19th National Bio-safety Committee (NBSC) in its meeting here Thursday, discussed the recommendations pertaining to the import of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) of canola and soybean.

Kiev Wants to Switch to Direct Purchases of Weapons From US - Ambassador

Kiev hopes to switch to direct arms purchases in the United States, working on relevant legislative changes, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Valery Chaly said.

LNG Terminal in Bahrain Expected to Be Launched by Mid-February 2019 - Project Participant

The launch of a terminal for the reception and regasification of liquefied natural gas in Bahrain that, in particular, expects Russia's Gazprom and Rosneft to deliver LNG to the facility, is expected to take place by mid-February 2019, Canada's Teekay LNG Partners that has a 30-percet share in the project said in its financial report.

'International Tolerance Symposium' held in Abu Dhabi

UAE's Minister for Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan on Thursday said establishing the Ministry of Tolerance by the government of United Arab Emirates was a clear manifestation that the country was giving importance to harmony and coexistence.

Abdullah bin Zayed honours winners of 15th Al Burda Award

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has officiated a ceremony that honoured the winners of Al Burda Award in its 15th edition, at the Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi.

RPT: ANALYSIS - Beijing's Ambition to Export Chinese Development Model Could Lead to Cold War With US