Counting underway for Irish general elections

Dublin (IANS) Counting was underway in the Irish general elections on Sunday as an exit poll put the three main political parties -- Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Sinn Fein -- tied in first preference votes.

Ballot boxes from across Ireland's…

Syrian army captures 600 sq km of areas in Idlib, Aleppo

Damascus (IANS) The Syrian army said on Sunday that it has captured 600 square km of areas over the past few days in the countryside region of Idlib and Aleppo provinces in northern Syria.

Dozens of villages and towns as well as hills were…

Passport-free entry to Kartarpur under consideration: Pak Min

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan's National Assembly was informed that a proposal for allowing passport-free entry for Sikh pilgrims to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur was under consideration, in order to attract more visitors, it was reported…

Saudi rejects Pak plea for discussion on Kashmir at OIC

New Delhi/Islamabad (IANS) In yet another setback to Islamabad, Saudi Arabia has once again declined Pakistan's request for an urgent meeting of the council of foreign ministers on Kashmir at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Pelosi defends tearing copy of Trump's speech

Washington (IANS) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has defended her decision to tear up a copy of President Donald Trump State of the Union address, saying her actions was justified, media reports said.

"I tore up a manifesto of mistruths," Pelosi…

Sri Lankan PM leaves for India state-visit

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday embarked on a two-day state-visit to India, during which the two neighbours were expected to finalise an implementation agenda for a $450 million line of credit offered by New Delhi.

Senate acquits Trump on both impeachment charges

New York (IANS) President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate on both impeachment charges ending the historic trial that was a desperate move by Democrats to avenge their defeat in the 2016 election.

While the Democrats put up a united…

Indian-Americans upset with Iowa Democratic caucus

Washington (IANS) Members of the Indian-American community were disappointed with the chaos that took place within the Democratic Party in the Iowa caucus earlier this week, a media report said.

All eyes were on Iowa on Monday night as its…

China coronavirus toll inches closer to 500

Beijing (IANS) The toll from the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China has climbed to 490, with 65 new fatalities, while the total number of confirmed cases has gone up to 24,324, the Chinese health authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
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Buttigieg, Sanders lead in 1st Dem presidential nomination race

New York (IANS) Pete Buttiegieg, a small town mayor breaking into national politics, and veteran Senator Bernie Sanders emerged as leaders in the first results of the chaotic Democratic Party race in Iowa for nomination to run against President Donald…