News brief: Big stories of the day

News brief: Big stories of the day

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Iran shows off nuclear advances despite US sanctions; insists its nuclear program is peaceful

Iranian authorities showcased what they said were 114 advances in their domestic nuclear technology industry achieved over the course of a year despite the United States decision to unilaterally withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal.

IMF chief lauds Belt and Road Initiative, says it focuses on financing global infrastructure

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The Belt and Road Forum will be a good opportunity for China to identify its direction and the policy framework within which they want to develop this very large initiative, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said in Washington, DC ahead of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings.

Kim Jon Un gains more power in North Korea leadership shuffle

North Korea has replaced its long-serving head of state with a close aide to leader Kim Jong Un, promoting a man who was placed on a US sanctions list last year for alleged human rights abuses, state media said Friday.

Live | IPL 2019: Mumbai vs Rajasthan

Boundaries are raining for Rajasthan and the credit of it goes to Jos Buttler. Mumbai are stunned and don't know how to stop him.

Jos Buttler once again rose to the occasion and smashed a brilliant half century to keep Rajasthan in the chase.

Don't like surprises? Artificial intelligence predicts who survives 'Game of Thrones'

If you are a "Game of Thrones" fan and appreciate the element of surprise, stop reading now.

Students at the Technical University of Munich have developed an application to predict which character has the best chance to claim the coveted Iron Throne in the HBO hit medieval fantasy series about warring families.