Putin sworn in for 4th term; promises economic reforms MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin took the oath of office for his fourth term as Russian president on Monday, promising to pursue an economic agenda that would boost living standards across the country. In a ceremony in an ornate Kremlin hall in... Women 07 May, 2018
Armenia's parliament rejects protest leader as new premier YEREVAN: Armenia's parliament rejected making the opposition lawmaker who led weeks of anti-government rallies the country's new prime minister Tuesday, prompting him to call for a nationwide strike in protest. After a nine-hour session, the... Women 02 May, 2018
Armenia's leader quits amid protests, saying 'I was wrong' YEREVAN: Serzh Sargsyan, who ruled Armenia for 10 years, resigned Monday as prime minister after thousands of people poured into the streets to protest his political maneuvering to cling to power in this former Soviet republic. The stunning... Women 24 Apr, 2018
China strengthens global influence agency in government reshuffle BEIJING: China's ruling Communist Party will bring ethnic and religious affairs under the purview of a key agency charged with advancing the country's influence and political interests abroad, the party's central committee said on Wednesday.The... Women 21 Mar, 2018
China�s Xi strikes nationalistic tone in parliament address BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a strongly nationalistic tone in his closing address Tuesday to the annual session of the ceremonial parliament, saying China would never allow “one inch” of territory to be... Women 20 Mar, 2018
China propaganda kicks into overdrive as "helmsman" Xi re-anointed president BEIJING: With pictures of ecstatic citizens standing in applause, tearful legislators and even a social media game, China's propaganda drive has kicked into high gear following Xi Jinping's unanimous reappointment as president. Xi's face... Women 18 Mar, 2018
Xi Jinping reappointed China's president with no term limits BEIJING: China's rubber-stamp legislature on Saturday unanimously approved the reappointment of Xi Jinping as president with no limit on the number of terms he can serve. The National People's Congress also appointed close Xi ally Wang Qishan to the... Women 18 Mar, 2018
New China �crime� crackdown targets threats to party rule BEIJING: As Tibetans prepared to celebrate a Buddhist new year festival with prayers and dance, police officers went to schools, airports and public squares to read out “21 kinds of dark and evil forces,” a list of new criminal... Women 16 Mar, 2018
Putin has Russia guessing before election: how long will he keep power? Putin has dominated Russia since 2000 Opinion polls point to victory on Sunday No known succession plan or chosen heir - sources One option could be to seek changes to constitution MOSCOW: Soon after Vladimir Putin is re-elected on... Women 13 Mar, 2018
Chinese papers defend removing term presidential limits Lifting of term limits paves way for Xi to stay on indefinitely China Daily slams "litany of short-sighted calumnies" against party Comments section disabled on state media social media accounts BEIJING: Chinese state media on Monday... Women 12 Mar, 2018
China's parliament approves constitutional amendment removing term limits for presidency BEIJING: China's largely rubber stamp parliament on Sunday passed a constitutional amendment that removes presidential term limits, allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely. The announcement of the vote, witnessed by... Women 11 Mar, 2018
China allows Xi to remain president indefinitely BEIJING: China's largely rubber stamp parliament on Sunday passed a series of constitutional amendments, including one that removes presidential term limits, allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely. The announcement of the... Women 11 Mar, 2018
