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Supreme Court's demonetisation hearing marred over accusations

On December 2, the Supreme Court will hear 12 petitions filed across seven high courts and challenging the note ban.

Nov 25, 2016

A United Kingdom director Amma Asante discusses filming in Botswana and London

Screenwriter and film director Amma Asante discusses making A United Kingdom with Rosamund Pike and David Oyelowo.

Nov 24, 2016

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life: Who will Rory end up with – Dean, Jess or Logan?

Rory and Logan are in a very special place in the Gilmore Girls revival titled Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

Nov 24, 2016

Continued Cameroon protests sees security forces fire water cannons at students

Exclusive footage received by IBTimesUK shows security forces in Bamenda, Cameroon, firing water cannons at a student dorm to try to force them to lectures. The Cameroon Teachers Trade Union (Cattu) declared a sit-in strike on 22 November for teachers and students in the Northwest and Southwest, the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon. Independence calls in the regions have been intensifying since October 2016, when a group of English speaking lawyers took to the streets to protest against the use of French in courts and the lack of English versions of some legal acts and codes.

Nov 23, 2016

Cameroon independence protests continue over use of French

Exclusive IBTimesUK Footage from Bamenda, Cameroon, appears to show the continued protests against disenfranchisement and failures to introduce self-determination measures. Security forces are seen firing automatic rifles into the air in an apparent attempt to disperse demonstrators whilst people flee screaming and in panic. Protests started in October, when a group of English-speaking lawyers took to the streets to protest against the use of French in courts and the lack of English versions of some legal acts and codes.

Nov 22, 2016

Donald Trump wants Nigel Farage as UK's ambassador to the US

Farage is an ardent supporter of Trump and he was the first British politician to visit Trump after his election win.

Nov 22, 2016

Top five countries for fleeing Donald Trumps America

If youre looking for a new place to call home now that Donald Trump has been elected president, consider moving to one of these five countries.

Nov 21, 2016

Malaysia painted red and yellow as government rivals rally in capital

Thousands of people marched through Kuala Lumpur in anti-government protests. They demanded Prime Minister Najib Razak’s resignation over his alleged involvement in a multi-billion dollar misappropriation scandal.Wearing yellow T-shirts they called for a corruption-free Malaysia. Najib’s supporters in red staged their own protest to fight against the allegations. Police said the protests by both groups were illegal.

Nov 19, 2016

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant against Khaleda Zia for celebrating 'fake birthday'

She celebrated her birthday on August 15, which is traditionally marked as Mourning Day in the country on account of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's assassination.

Nov 17, 2016

Obama spreads message of calm in Greece as anti-US protesters clash with police

President Obama's final tour is one of reassurance among the shaken foreign allies after Donald Trump's win.

Nov 16, 2016

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Demonetisation: Jewellers, farmers, Jan Dhan accounts under scanner

Income tax authorities and other agencies are keeping a tab on jewellery stores, farmers and unusually high deposits in Jan Dhan accounts.

Nov 15, 2016

Oil steady near multi-month lows on OPEC output record, US rig count

The dollar rose to a nine-month high against other currencies on Monday, pressuring oil prices.

Nov 14, 2016

Narendra Modi warns more measures may come up to curb black money

After currency ban, Modi said there could more steps taken to curb black money circulation post December-end deadline.

Nov 13, 2016

#Calexit: California to leave US after Trump's election win?

After the results of the presidential elections, many states are rooting for their exit from the United States.

Nov 10, 2016

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Indian Rupee: Dalal Street backs PM Modi's initiative to abolish Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes to target black money

Financial experts say that the news will be taken in a positive stride by the market.

Nov 9, 2016

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