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Htin Kyaw Becomes Myanmar’s First Civilian President in More Than 50 Years

Htin Kyaw has become Myanmar’s first civilian president after more than 50 years of military rule. The parliament has elected…

9 years ago

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Accepts Ministerial Role in Dilma Rousseff’s Government

Brazil’s ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accepted a key ministerial role in President Dilma Rousseff's government, media reports…

9 years ago

Eurozone Industrial Production Grows at Highest Rate since 2009

Eurozone industrial output grew at its highest rate in more than six years during January 2016, driven by a sharp…

9 years ago

China’s Anbang Buys Strategic Hotels and Resorts for $6.5 Billion

China’s Anbang has agreed to buy Strategic Hotels & Resorts from private equity giant Blackstone for $6.5 billion. Strategic Hotels…

9 years ago

Donald Trump Cancels Chicago Rally after Violent Protests

Donald Trump has decided to call off a Chicago rally after protests against the Republican presidential front-runner led to violent…

9 years ago

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff Refuses to Resign

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff has refused to resign over her alleged mishandling of the economy after moves to impeach her.…

9 years ago

Asian Stock Markets Recover in Late Trade on ECB Stimulus Measures

Asian stock markets largely recovered in late trade, with trading volatile in the wake of the ECB's latest stimulus measures.…

9 years ago

Republican Debate 2016: Donald Trump Attacked by Marco Rubio over Islam Comments

In a TV debate held in Miami, Republican Marco Rubio has attacked rival Donald Trump for saying that Islam hates…

9 years ago

ECB Cuts Interest Rates as Reveals Stimulus Measures

The European Central Bank’s main interest rate has been cut from 0.05% to 0% as part of a package of…

9 years ago

US Dollar Weakens as Gold Price Soars

Currency values are always fluctuating, so the US dollar, like any other global currency, can rise one day and fall…

9 years ago