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Coalition in N Ireland fail
Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein said on Wednesday that its talks with the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party aimed at re-establishing a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland had failed, Media reported.
“Sinn Fein is disappointed that after the last few weeks of negotiations that it has ended in failure,” Sinn Fein’s leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill, said. She called on the British and Irish governments “to act urgently to deliver equality” in Northern Ireland, citing the terms of the 1998 Good Friday peace deal.
100 armed helicopters for its Navy
India will purchase more than 100 armed helicopters for its Navy to replace its outdated French-designed fleet in a deal worth $3.2 billion, an official said Wednesday.
The defense acquisition council approved funding for the purchase of 111 multi-utility helicopters for attack missions, search and rescue, surveillance operations and medical evacuation, AFP reports.
India, the world’s largest defense importer, wants to build more of its hardware in country, and the government is inviting global military manufacturers to set up shop as minority partners.
Iraq plans to hold parliamentary elections on May 15
Iraq plans to hold parliamentary elections on May 15, a statement from the prime minister’s office said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has not yet clarified whether he plans to seek a new term, media reports.
PM, who holds most executive power, is also commander of the country’s armed forces. The May 15 date was agreed at a government meeting on Tuesday, but it has yet to be approved by parliament. Abadi took over the premiership in 2014.RT News
France ends state of emergency,
Two years after militants killed 130 people in attacks across Paris, France has officially ended its state of emergency. This was replaced with the introduction of a new anti-terrorism law that critics say undermines civil liberties,Media reports.
The security law, effective from Wednesday, gives police extended powers to search properties, conduct electronic eavesdropping, and shut mosques or other locations suspected of preaching hatred. “Some dread that now that we are out the state of emergency there could be a drop in vigilance, it is the opposite,” French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said. The new legislation transposes some of the measures contained in the state of emergency rule into law with some modifications.
UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigns
UK Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has resigned. The resignation comes a day after a spokesman for Sir Michael confirmed that he was once rebuked by a journalist for putting his hand on her knee during a dinner in 2002.
The journalist said, if Sir Michael has gone because of an incident 15 years ago, that is genuinely the most absurd reason for anyone to have lost their job.
The journalist said, if Sir Michael has gone because of an incident 15 years ago, that is genuinely the most absurd reason for anyone to have lost their job.
In a letter sent to Prime Minister Theresa May, Mr Fallon said his previous conduct has fallen below the high standards required of the country’s armed forces.
Ms May accepted the resignation and praised Mr Fallon for his role in the fight against the Islamic State terror group in Iraq and Syria.
King of Bhutan meets PM Modi
Visiting King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi last evening.
Mr Modi hosted a dinner in the honour of the visiting dignitary, his wife and son.
The Bhutanese King and the Prime Minister reaffirmed their commitment to advance the relations across diverse sectors of cooperation.
The King conveyed appreciation for the support that India provides to Bhutan’s socio-economic development.
Mr Modi also presented the Prince of Bhutan, an official football of the recently concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup and a chess set.
Earlier in the day, the Bhutanese King met President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Mr Kovind conveyed deep appreciation for the King’s personal involvement and guidance and the support provided by Bhutan in addressing the recent situation in the Doklam area.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also called on the King. The leaders exchanged views on bilateral cooperation as well as other issues of mutual interest.
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, senior Ministers and officials will call on the King during his stay in Delhi.
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