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15 killed, 190 wounded in protests in Iraq's Basra

15 killed, 190 wounded in protests in Iraq's Basra

09-09-2018  comments

Baghdad (IANS): The Iraqi Ministry of Health has said 15 people have been killed and 190 others wounded since violent protests against worsening living conditions broke out in Basra several days ago.

"The casualties come from both demonstrators…

Expecting 'positive' letter from Kim, says Trump

Expecting 'positive' letter from Kim, says Trump

08-09-2018  comments

Washington (IANS): US President Donald Trump has said he is expecting a "positive" letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Speaking to reporters on Friday on Air Force One, Trump said that "I know that a letter is being…

34 arrested in Philippines for sitting through national anthem

34 arrested in Philippines for sitting through national anthem

07-09-2018  comments

Manila (IANS) Police in the Philippines have arrested 34 people for not standing while the national anthem was being played at a movie theatre, an official report said on Friday.

The report said the incident took place on Thursday…

China welcomes 2+2 dialogue, wants regional peace

China welcomes 2+2 dialogue, wants regional peace

07-09-2018  comments

Beijing (BY Gaurav Sharma - IANS): China on Friday said it was "happy" to see the maiden "2+2" dialogue between India and the US and hoped the two countries would do more for regional peace and stability in the region.

During…

India ignores Pakistan's latest taunt on Kashmir at UN forum

India ignores Pakistan's latest taunt on Kashmir at UN forum

06-09-2018  comments

United Nations (By Arul Louis - IANS): India has brushed aside Pakistan's latest attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at a UN forum and instead took the high road with an appeal for "good neighbourliness and a respect for other states".

1 dead in Sri Lanka protests

1 dead in Sri Lanka protests

06-09-2018  comments

Colombo  (IANS) One person died and over 80 were hospitalised as a massive protest rally held by the opposition ended in the Sri Lankan capital on Thursday, media reported.

According the Colombo National Hospital, the one death…

Pakistan may become 5th largest n-state by 2025: Report

Pakistan may become 5th largest n-state by 2025: Report

06-09-2018  comments

London (IANS): Pakistan is expanding its uranium-enrichment and plutonium production facilities, triggering fears that it may become the 5th largest nuclear-weapon state and have 220 to 250 warheads within the next seven years, a report has said.

Japan typhoon leaves trail of destruction, 9 dead

Japan typhoon leaves trail of destruction, 9 dead

05-09-2018  comments

Tokyo (IANS) At least nine persons have been killed by Typhoon Jebi, the worst storm to hit Japan in 25 years. It has left a trail of destruction across the west coast, hitting cities like Kyoto and Osaka.

As of Wednesday, evacuation advisories…

Bangladeshi Hindus celebrate colourful Janmashtami in Dhaka

Bangladeshi Hindus celebrate colourful Janmashtami in Dhaka

03-09-2018  comments

Dhaka, (IANS) Bangladeshi Hindus took to the streets of Dhaka on Sunday to celebrate Janmashtami, an annual festival that marks the birth of Krishna, revered as the eighth avatar of the ten incarnations of Vishnu.

The religious celebration…

Myanmar jails 2 Reuters reporters for 7 years

Myanmar jails 2 Reuters reporters for 7 years

03-09-2018  comments

Yangon (IANS) A Myanmar court here on Monday jailed two Reuters reporters for seven years for breaching the Official Secrets Act while investigating violence against the Rohingya Muslims, a ruling which drew widespread flak.

Reporters Wa Lone…

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