Daily Archives: Nov 4, 2015
VW Emissions Scandal: 98,000 Petrol Vehicles Affected by CO2 Issue In Germany
According to Germany's transport minister, around 98,000 VW petrol vehicles are caught up in the automaker's latest emissions scandal. That follows an admission by VW...
Justin Trudeau Sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau has been sworn in as Canada’s prime minister, ending 10 years of Conservative rule. His ascension marks a new era of Liberal politics...
Maldives: President Abdulla Yameen Declares 30-Day State of Emergency
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen has declared a 30-day state of emergency ahead of a planned anti-government rally. The president’s declaration gives security forces sweeping powers...
Taiwan and China to Hold Talks in Singapore
Taiwan and China will hold a historic summit in Singapore as President Ma Ying-jeou will meet his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, on November...
Bucharest Nightclub Fire: Romanian PM Victor Ponta Resigns after Protests
Romania’s PM Victor Ponta has resigned a day after over 20,000 people took to the streets of Bucharest to protest against Colectiv nightclub fire...
Keystone XL Pipeline: Barack Obama to Rule on Project’s Fate before Ending His Term
President Barack Obama intends to rule on the fate of the Keystone XL oil pipeline before the end of his term, the White House...
VW Admits 800,000 Vehicles May Have False CO2 Levels
The VW scandal widens as the automaker says it has found "irregularities" in carbon dioxide emissions levels, which could affect around 800,000 cars in...
Issue 3: Ohio Rejects Marijuana Legalization
Ohio voters have rejected proposals to make marijuana legal, according to local media projections. The measure, known as Issue 3, would have amended the state...