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Mass evictions and demolitions in the Chinese capital have forced hundreds of thousands from their homes. 31 May 2018 13:56 GMT Human Rights, China, Politics, Xi Jinping, Asia The Chinese authorities call them the "low-end population" - thousands of rural migrant workers who flee the poverty of rural China for better-paid jobs in metropolises like Beijing. They help build, clean and feed the capital. But they no longer...

Authorities say move fulfilled a promise made by President Nicolas Maduro before controversial May 20 election. 2 Jun 2018 Maduro won a second-term re-election in the May 20 contested election MORE ON LATIN AMERICA Argentinian protesters infuriated at government's IMF appealtoday Young Mexican voters could prove decisive in next electionstoday Nicaragua protests: What you should knowyesterday Nicaragua: Funerals held for...

A fierce critic of the agreement with FARC rebels is in pole position to be president. 28 May 2018 20:12 GMT Politics, War & Conflict, Latin America, Colombia Colombia's presidential election race is the most divisive in decades, featuring two candidates at opposite ends of the political spectrum. Right-winger Ivan Duque leads after the first round, well ahead of leftist Gustavo Petro. At stake in the second-round vote...

Demonstrators call on Trump administration to reverse policy of separating undocumented parents from their children. by Azad Essa 2 Jun 2018 The protests come as Trump continues to call for tougher border security MORE ON UNITED STATES Trump might be leading the US to another meltdowntoday North Korea, China on the agenda of security summit in Singaporetoday UN Security Council rejects...

US defence secretary takes a hard stance on China, accusing it of 'intimidation and coercion' in the disputed waters. 3 hours ago Mattis' cmments come on the heels of a string of events that highlight tension between the world's two biggest economies over the South China Sea's disputed waters MORE ON SOUTH CHINA SEA China anger over US 'provocation' in South China...

Defence minister Itsunori Onodera says sanctions on Pyongyang should stay in place, citing previous violations. an hour ago Onodera, pictured with US Vice President Mike Pence, said North Korea has a history of reneging on deals MORE ON JAPAN Japan: What my tattoo means to me5 days ago Ryuichi Hirokawa: Witness from the Eastlast week Japan's Tattoo Outlaws2 weeks ago ...

Pedro Sanchez became Spain's new prime minister after a no-confidence vote unseated Mariano Rajoy's government. 34 minutes ago Sanchez's supporters say he has a calm personality and a talent for compromise MORE ON EUROPE Who is Pedro Sanchez, Spain's new PM?today Pedro Sanchez sworn in as Spain's new prime ministertoday German prosecutors apply for Puigdemont's extraditiontoday Mariano Rajoy and the...

In letter to French leader, King Salman warns of 'all necessary measures' if Doha buys defence system, Le Monde reports. 15 hours ago The Saudi monarch reportedly asked France to increase its pressure on Qatar MORE ON SAUDI ARABIA The Gulf crisis: How it all startedtoday Houthi official: 'Abu Dhabi is no longer safe'today Several wounded after gunmen attack Saudi...

Thunderstorms are expected to bring a much-needed rain to the region. 20 minutes ago MORE ON WEATHER A record warm May in northern Europeyesterday Subtropical depression Alberto: Latest updatesyesterday South Asia's summer monsoon starts early2 days ago Study: Hurricane Maria killed more than 4,600 in Puerto Rico3 days ago Extreme heat has been gripping Hong Kong and southern China for the...

  02 Jun 2018 - 9:36 The Peninsula DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has announced extending the period of disbursement of flour with the food supplies until the end of the holy month of Ramadan, for cards that have not received flour sacks during the month of May. The quota will be transferred electronically to the month of June so...

  02 Jun 2018 - 9:36 The officials of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs honour a student of a Holy Quran memorisation centre at Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Hall. The Peninsula DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs honoured the students of the Holy Quran memorisation centres in the annual ceremony held at Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al...

  02 Jun 2018 - 9:42 Children collect Garangao bags during the celebrations. The Peninsula DOHA: Ooredoo drew a huge crowd at Katara Cultural Village, as the company hosted its annual Garangao celebration. The special event, which distributed special goody bags to children, was part of the ‘#RamadanWithOoredoo CSR’ activities. The Garangao bags were made by “NAMA” Centre in Qatar, and included nuts, sweets...

  02 Jun 2018 - 13:06 By Hussein al-Amir | Anadolu BAGHDAD: Twelve people of the same family were killed in a suspected Daesh attack in northern Iraq on Saturday, according to an Iraqi security official. Suspected Daesh militants raided a house in al-Farhatiah town in the Saladin province and shot dead all residents inside, Lieutenant Numan al-Jabouri, told Anadolu Agency. Several women and children...

  01 Jun 2018 - 1:57 The Peninsula The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) celebrated the traditional Garangao festival on Wednesday night with a great turnout by families, especially children, who flooded into the festival location. The crowds of different nationalities came to join celebrations in the cultural village beachside.