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Philippines: Death toll from storm, landslides climbs to 126
Manila: The death toll from a storm that devastated the Philippines shortly after Christmas rose to 126, authorities said Sunday, adding landslides caused by torrential rain were the top cause. The storm…
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Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina to take oath as PM on Monday
Dhaka: Sheikh Hasina will be being sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on January 7, following her party’s sweeping victory in the 11th Parliamentary elections, which were held across…
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British Parliamentary Group targets India for alleged religious intolerance
UK: In a report of UK Parliamentarians, Indian was targeted for allegedly not protecting religious minorities from the extremist Hindus. The report further says that the philosophy of nationalist Hindutva increases religious…
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Pakistani origin Rabeea appointed District Judge in US
Washington: A Pakistani origin lady was appointed District Judge of Texas State. She took the oath of office on Thursday. She had worked for the welfare of women for more than a…
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Pentagon chief of staff resigns
Washington: The US Department of Defence’s chief of staff, Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney on Saturday stepped down from his post. “After two years in the Pentagon, I’ve decided the time is right…
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US troops deployed in Gabon amid fears of violence in Congo
Libreville: The United States has started deploying troops in Gabon amid escalating tension over violence and protests as the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
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French officials appeal for peace as ‘Yellow Vest’ protests intensify
Paris: French officials appealed for peace as spurts of violence were reported in multiple parts of France amid the ‘yellow vest’ protests in the country. France’s Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said massive…
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Not much headway made on govt shutdown, says Trump
Washington: United States President Donald Trump said not much headway was made during the meeting with US administration officials and congressional staff, as the government shutdown entered the 15th day on Saturday…
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2 Rohingya bodies found near camp in Bangladesh
Dhaka:The bullet-ridden bodies of two Rohingya men were found on Saturday near a refugee camp in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, the police said. The camp is home to some 700,000 people from the…
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3 dead, 4 injured in California shootings
Los Angeles: Three people lost their lives and four were injured during a shooting at the Gable House Bowl in Torrance near Los Angeles on Saturday. Earlier, the Torrance Police tweeted, “Reports…
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I don’t care if federal workers go without pay: Trump
Washington: United States President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he does not care if the federal workers, especially Democrats, are forced to work without payments as the partial shutdown in the…
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Indian falls to death from Ireland cliff while taking selfie
Dublin: An Indian student has died after falling off a cliff in Ireland while taking a selfie. The unidentified Indian national in his 20s was studying at a university in Dublin. He…
