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Iran announces low poll turnout, blames coronavirus "propaganda"
The turnout across the country was 42.57%
Belgian designer Raf Simons joins Prada as co-creative director
Belgian-born Simons, 52, will join Prada on April 2
France stands by Greece over tensions in Aegean Sea - French defence minister
A Greek navy frigate is already escorting French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle in its operations in the Mediterranean.
It's time to take profits on developed markets
Our scenario for 2020 is for a marginally improving global growth, with more monetary stimulus from emerging regions than from the West
Etisalat acquires cyber security specialist German firm Help AG
Help AG is a privately held regional company specialising in the delivery of cyber security solutions and services.
G20 meeting in Riyadh agrees final communique with reference to climate change
First time a reference to climate change had been included in a G20 finance communique, even though it was removed from the top of the joint statement
YouTube makes itself a needless political football
President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign purchased advertising on YouTube’s home page on Nov. 3
Taxation dominates G20 gathering in Riyadh
Officials express optimism on the tackling of tax evasion and the continued strength of the financial sector globally
Saudi-US bond ‘will last another 75 years’
The future looks bright for both countries amid reforms that are strengthening established links, especially economically
Saudi reforms are farsighted and expat-friendly, says Indian leader
Ramesh Chennithala also underlined the need for tapping the huge potential of Kerala’s tourism with attracting tourists and investments from the Kingdom and other Gulf countries
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YouTube makes itself a needless political football
President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign purchased advertising on YouTube’s home page on Nov. 3
Macron’s Mideast diplomacy has its limits
France considers Turkey’s involvement in Libya a danger and fears a strengthening of Libyan institutions linked to the Muslim Brotherhood
Hong Kong activist waves red flag on China
Three-quarters of Hongkongers are dissatisfied with the territory’s government, while 69% distrust it, according to a January survey