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Who is Iraqs former leader Nouri al-Maliki?

Who is Iraqs former leader Nouri al-Maliki? **Prominent Shiite Bloc Taps Former Premier Maliki for Top Post** Baghdad, Iraq – In a significant political development, Iraq’s dominant Shiite political alliance has put forward former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as its nominee for the... read more »

N. Sitharaman is the first female finance minister after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
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After 80-year bond, Germans find breaking up with the U.S. is hard to do

After 80-year bond, Germans find breaking up with the U.S. is hard to do ### Shifting Sands: German-American Relations Under Strain **Berlin, Germany –** The deep-seated ties between Germany and the United States, forged in the crucible of post-World War II reconstruction and cemented over eight... read more »

Aircraft carrier reaches Middle East, bo...

Aircraft carrier reaches Middle East, bolstering Iran options for Trump

Aircraft carrier reaches Middle East, bolstering Iran options for Trump ## U.S. Naval Presence Intensifies in Middle East Amidst Regional Tensions **Washington D.C.** – The United States has significantly amplified its military posture in the Middle East with the recent arrival of the USS Abraham... read more »

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Israel confirms remains of last hostage, Rani Gvili, returned from Gaza

Israel confirms remains of last hostage, Rani Gvili, returned from Gaza ### **Remains of Final Hostage Recovered, Concluding Grim Chapter in Gaza Conflict** **JERUSALEM** – The Israeli government has officially confirmed the recovery of the remains of Rani Gvili, the last known hostage held in... read more »

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China announces launch of Chang'e-3 lunar probe "successful"

China announces launch of Chang’e-3 lunar probe “succ...

Beijing – China launched it’s first moon rover aboard its Chang’e-3 lunar probe on Monday, bringing Chinese dreams of reaching the moon tantalizingly close. If Chang’e-3... read more »

Pak army’s new leader takes over

Pak army’s new leader takes over

The new leader of Pakistan’s army took office Friday, amid the country’s struggle against militants and ahead of next year’s withdrawal of... read more »

Iran plans to increase production of 5% enriched uraniu...

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Washington – Iran is reportedly planning to increase its production of five percent enriched uranium, local official news agency said. Islamic Republic... read more »

Raheel Sharif takes over Pakistan Army command

Pak's new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence on Facebook, Twitter

Islamabad – General Raheel Sharif formally assumed the command of the Pakistan Army Friday, two days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif picked him to lead... read more »

Thailand protesters storm army headquarters

Thailand protesters storm army headquarters

Protesters in Thailand stormed into the national Army headquarters on Friday, breaking into their latest high-profile target in a bid to topple Prime Minister... read more »

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Washington - While it is widely believed that money can not buy love, a new study has suggested that it can buy you happiness but only up to a ‘sweet spot’ of 36,000 dollars GDP per person. A new analysis led by economists Eugenio Proto in the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy at the University of Warwick and Aldo Rustichini, from University of MInnesota found that as expected, for the poorest countries life satisfaction rises as a country’s wealth increases as people are able to meet their basic needs. However, the new surprise finding is that once income reaches a certain level – around 36,000 dollars, adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) - life satisfaction levels peaks, after which it appears to dip slightly in the very rich countries. The researchers found suggestive evidence that this happiness dip in the wealthiest countries is because more money creates higher aspirations, leading to disappointment and a drop in life satisfaction if those aspirations are not met. The study was published in journal PLOS ONE.

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