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Iran authorities refuse to confirm protests fatalities

Iran authorities refuse to confirm protests fatalities

02-12-2019  comments

Tehran (IANS) Iranian authorities have refused to confirm the number of people that died in the recent protests against the government's decision to hike fuel prices.

When asked at a press conference on Sunday about how many had died, Iranian…

Nine killed, three injured in US plane crash

Nine killed, three injured in US plane crash

01-12-2019  comments

Washington (IANS) Nine people, including two children, were killed and three others injured in a plane crash in the US state of South Dakota.

Peter Knudson, an official with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), was quoted as saying…

IS claims responsibility for London terror attack

IS claims responsibility for London terror attack

01-12-2019  comments

London (IANS) The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibilty for the Friday's terror attack at London Bridge where two people were killed and three others injured.

The extremist group's Amaq news agency on Saturday said the 28-year-old…

Maldives ex-prez sentenced to five years in prison

Maldives ex-prez sentenced to five years in prison

29-11-2019  comments

Male (IANS) Maldives former President Abdulla Yameen was found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to five years in prison with a fine of USD 5 million.

The Maldives Criminal Court Judge Ali Rasheed, who headed a panel of five judges trying…

North Korea fires two missiles into East Sea

North Korea fires two missiles into East Sea

28-11-2019  comments

Seoul (IANS) North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into the East Sea on Thursday, said South Korea's military, in an apparent move to pressure the United States amid stalled talks on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

The…

Trump approves bill supporting HK protesters

Trump approves bill supporting HK protesters

28-11-2019  comments

Hong Kong (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signed two bills that supports human rights and pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, drawing angry objections from Beijing's Foreign Ministry.

The Human Rights and Democracy Act mandates…

Pak SC suspends Army Chief Bajwa's extension

Pak SC suspends Army Chief Bajwa's extension

26-11-2019  comments

Islamabad (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court On Tuesday suspended the service extension notification of the Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

The development adds volatility to the charged up political atmosphere in Pakistan where troubles…

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy bloc sweeps district polls

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy bloc sweeps district polls

25-11-2019  comments

Hong Kong (IANS) Pro-democracy candidates on Monday claimed a resounding victory in all Hong Kong districts, winning 388 of 452 district council seats.

The alliance of pro-Beijing parties suffered a heavy blow, according to results on Monday,…

Seoul slams N.Korea over artillery drill near border

Seoul slams N.Korea over artillery drill near border

25-11-2019  comments

Seoul (IANS) South Korea on Monday said that the artillery exercise conducted by North Korea on an island near the western sea border between the countries was a violation of an agreement reached between them at Pyongyang summit last year.

The…

'Turkey to seek alternative if F-35 jets not acquired'

'Turkey to seek alternative if F-35 jets not acquired'

24-11-2019  comments

Ankara (IANS) Turkey would seek alternatives if it could not acquire US F-35 fighter jets, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar has said.

"All should be aware that Turkey will have to look for alternatives if F-35s cannot be acquired for any…

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