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Sweden’s parliament ousts Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in no-confidence vote

AMN Sweden’s parliament ousted Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in a no-confidence vote today, giving the Social Democrat leader a week to resign and hand the speaker the job of finding a new government, or call a snap election. The nationalist Sweden Democrats had seized the chance to call the vote after the formerly communist Left … Continue reading Sweden’s parliament ousts Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in no-confidence vote →

India receives $64 bn in FDI in 2020; becomes 5th largest recipient of inflows in world

WEB DESK India received USD 64 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2020, the fifth largest recipient of inflows in the world, according to a UN report. The report said, in India, Foreign Direct Investment increased 27 per cent, to USD 64 billion in 2020, from USD 51 billion in 2019, pushed up by acquisitions … Continue reading India receives $64 bn in FDI in 2020; becomes 5th largest recipient of inflows in world →

Sweden’s parliament ousts Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in no-confidence vote

WEB DESK Sweden’s parliament ousted Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in a no-confidence vote today, giving the Social Democrat leader a week to resign and hand the speaker the job of finding a new government, or call a snap election. The nationalist Sweden Democrats had seized the chance to call the vote after the formerly communist … Continue reading Sweden’s parliament ousts Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in no-confidence vote →

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso; praises country for welcoming them despite limited resources

AMN Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie visited a refugee camp in Burkina Faso housing refugees fleeing violence in Mali, and praised the country for welcoming the displaced despite its limited resources and battling its own insurgency. Burkina Faso, like its neighbours Niger and Mali, is reeling from violent attacks by militants linked to Al Qaeda and … Continue reading Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso; praises country for welcoming them despite limited resources →

Armenia’s acting PM, Nikol Pashinyan and his Civil Contract Party win parliamentary election

AMN Armenia’s acting Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, and his Civil Contract Party won a parliamentary election with 53.92 per cent votes. The local news agency reported today, citing the electoral commission. Pashinyan had earlier claimed victory in Sunday’s election based on preliminary results, with his party taking an early lead over its closest challenger, the … Continue reading Armenia’s acting PM, Nikol Pashinyan and his Civil Contract Party win parliamentary election →

President says, India’s vision to bring mind and body together to achieve holistic health has benefited millions

AMN President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted the people on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. In his message, the President said the vision of India’s ancient seers of bringing mind-body together to achieve holistic health and happiness has benefited millions over millennia. He termed Yoga as one of India’s great gifts to the … Continue reading President says, India’s vision to bring mind and body together to achieve holistic health has benefited millions →

US President Joe Biden plans to host Israel’s president Reuven Rivlin at White House

WEB DESK President Joe Biden plans to host Israel’s president, Reuven Rivlin, at the White House on 28 June. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement on Saturday that, President Rivlin’s visit will highlight the enduring partnership between United States and Israel and the deep ties between governments and people of both the … Continue reading US President Joe Biden plans to host Israel’s president Reuven Rivlin at White House →

Number COVID-19 related death crosses Five Lakh mark in Brazil

AMN The number of deaths related to COVID-19 has passed 500,000 (Five Lakhs) in Brazil, the second-highest in the world. Experts say the outbreak could worsen amid slow vaccination and the start of winter. They said, the virus continues to spread as President Jair Bolsonaro refuses to back measures like social distancing. The health institute … Continue reading Number COVID-19 related death crosses Five Lakh mark in Brazil →

World Refugee Day being observed today

WEB DESK World Refugee Day being observed today The United Nations designated the day to celebrate the strength and courage of people forced to flee their homes and countries to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is also a day to build empathy and understanding of their plight and to recognize their efforts in … Continue reading World Refugee Day being observed today →

Gunmen kill 15 in Mexico-US border town

AMN / WEB DESK At least 15 people were killed when gunmen in vehicles opened fire in several districts of the city of Reynosa, close to the US border. State police, the army and the National Guard were all mobilized following the killings Gunmen in sports utility vehicles shot some 14 people in different parts … Continue reading Gunmen kill 15 in Mexico-US border town →