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Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party retains power but fails to secure majority in Canada

Ottawa, Oct 22 (UNI) Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party has retained power but failed to secure a majority in Canadian parliamentary polls.
His party is projected to win 157 seats, 13 short of a majority, while opposition Conservatives are projected to take 121, up from the 95 they held before.
Jagmeet Singh led left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP) is likely to play the kingmaker even though the party’s tally has declined. The NDP is projected to take 24 seats in the 338-seat parliament.
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S Korea's KF-21 fighter jet prototype passes 1st aerial refuelling test

19 Mar 2024 | 1:50 PM

Seoul, Mar 19 (UNI) A prototype of South Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jet passed its first aerial refuelling test on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA).

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Singapore's oppn leader pleads not guilty to charges of lying to parl

19 Mar 2024 | 12:13 PM

Singapore, Mar 19 (UNI) Singapore's leader of the opposition and chief of the Workers' Party, Pritam Singh, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of lying to a parliament committee, according to a statement issued on his social media.

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Ankara ready to meet with Syrian govt

19 Mar 2024 | 12:04 PM

Ankara, Mar 19 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is ready to meet with the Syrian government.

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EU preparing to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia, Belarus

19 Mar 2024 | 11:48 AM

Brussels, Mar 19 (UNI) The European Union is planning to levy tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus, with the European Commission intending to charge 95 euros ($103.24) per tonne on cereals from these countries, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the plans.

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Airlines operating to SL reach pre-pandemic figures

19 Mar 2024 | 11:37 AM

Colombo, Mar 19 (UNI) The number of airlines operating in Sri Lanka reached pre-pandemic figures, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Tuesday.

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