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German Bundeswehr Sacks 199 Far-Right Extremists Over 10 Years - Reports

A total of 199 people have been dismissed from service in the German Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr, since 2008 for their far-right views, local media reported on Tuesday.

Amid NAM objections, US set to launch campaign on Cuban political prisoners' plight

Members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) are expected stay away from a controversial side-event the United States is scheduled to hold Tuesday (around 11 PM PST) to launch a campaign at the United Nations on the plight of Cuban political prisoners, according to informed sources.

European stocks steady at open 16 October 2018

European stock markets stabilised at the start of trading on Tuesday, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index down 0.1 percent at 7,022.44 points.

Two Myanmar jet pilots, young girl killed

Two Myanmar fighter pilots were killed in separate crashes due to heavy fog Tuesday, officials said, with the debris from one of the planes killing a young girl at her home.

China prices rise as cost of food spikes

A spike in the price of fruit and vegetables pushed up China's inflation rate in September, official figures showed Tuesday.

Kalima, Louvre Abu Dhabi take part in Frankfurt Book Fair

The Kalima Translation Project at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has showcased its experience of translating over 1,000 titles from 13 languages into Arabic during a seminar held at Frankfurt Book Fair.

Hyundai Motor's leverage to improve over next 12-18 months: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service, a global credit rating agency, on Tuesday said it expected Hyundai Motor Group's financial leverage to improve over the next 18 months on increasing profitability.

Foreign Exchange (Forex) Open Market Rate in Pakistan 16 October 2018

The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Tuesday.

Second Trump-Kim Summit May Be Held in Europe in Mid-November - Reports

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be held in the middle of November in Europe, after Trump's visit to France on November 11, Japanese media reported on Tuesday, citing sources in the US government

N. Korea slams US for 'evil' sanctions push

North Korea's state media on Tuesday slammed the United States for an "evil" attempt to maintain sanctions against Pyongyang, accusing President Donald Trump of blocking progress in inter-Korean relations

Russia-China Investment Fund to Pour $23Bln Into Skolkovo Ventures - Investment Platform

The Russia-China Investment Fund for Regional Development (IFRD) will invest 1.5 billion rubles (about $23 billion) in three funds of Russian investment platform Skolkovo Ventures, and will also act as an anchor investor in Skolkovo Ventures' two prospective funds, with the investment amounting to 300 million rubles, Skolkovo Ventures said in a statement.

Trump restrictions aside, American Airlines boosts profile in Cuba

American Airlines announced Monday that it would offer more daily flights to Cuba, by 2019, despite US restrictions on Americans traveling to that country.

Overseas investment down globally, warns UN trade agency

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has dropped 40 per cent year-on-year so far, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said Tuesday, but the $470 million decline is happening mainly in wealthy, industrialized nations, especially in North America and Western Europe.

Pope Francis Accepts Invitation to Visit Taiwan in 2019 - Vice President of Taiwan

Pope Francis has responded favorably to Vice President of the Republic of China (ROC) Chen Chien-jen's invitation to visit Taiwan next year, Chen said on Tuesday as he returned from the Vatican.

US, Russia Need More 'Track Two' Dialogue to Compel Governments to Act - Ex-Defense Chief