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21 killed as Polar Vortex freezes US Midwest

21 killed as Polar Vortex freezes US Midwest

01-02-2019  comments

Washington (IANS) At least 21 people were killed as a Polar Vortex continued to freeze the US Midwest, dipping temperatures to record lows in the region, the media reported.

The Polar Vortex, which is a large area of low pressure and cold air…

NPT must for India's entry into NSG, says China

NPT must for India's entry into NSG, says China

31-01-2019  comments

Beijing (IANS) India must sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in order to gain entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), China said on Thursday, adding that "patient negotiations" were needed to resolve the issue.

China has…

India suggests looking for alternatives for UNSC reform process if negotiations stall

India suggests looking for alternatives for UNSC reform process if negotiations stall

30-01-2019  comments

United Nations (IANS) Frustrated by decades of delays, India has raised the possibility of looking for alternatives to the current negotiating process for Security Council reforms if it continues to fail to make progress.

"If despite our…

India hailed for giving refuge to Jews fleeing Nazi genocide

India hailed for giving refuge to Jews fleeing Nazi genocide

29-01-2019  comments

United Nations (IANS) India has been hailed for giving refuge to Jews fleeing the Nazi genocide, keeping with its tradition of being a haven for those escaping religious persecution around the world as the UN observed the International Holocaust Remembrance…

Working conditions deteriorating for foreign media in China: Report

Working conditions deteriorating for foreign media in China: Report

29-01-2019  comments

Beijing (IANS) Expanding surveillance and government interference in reporting along with harassment led to a deterioration in 2018 of the work environment of foreign journalists in China, a survey revealed on Tuesday.

The Foreign…

70,000 participate in Brussels climate march

70,000 participate in Brussels climate march

28-01-2019  comments

Brussels (IANS) At least 70,000 people participated in the second "Rise for Climate" march in Brussels aimed at pressuring the Belgian government and the European Union (EU) to increase their efforts to fight climate change.

Kamala Harris kicks off 2020 presidential campaign

Kamala Harris kicks off 2020 presidential campaign

28-01-2019  comments

Washington (IANS): Indian American Senator Kamala Harris has officially kicked off her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination at a rally where she warned that the US and the world were at "an inflection point" in history…

Engage in direct talks or be used as 'tool', Ghani tells Taliban

Engage in direct talks or be used as 'tool', Ghani tells Taliban

28-01-2019  comments

Kabul (IANS): Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani on Monday called on the Taliban to engage in direct talks with the government or be used a "tool" by other countries.

His comments came as the President's office, citing US…

5 killed in US shooting

5 killed in US shooting

27-01-2019  comments

Washington (IANS): At least five people were killed in two shooting incidents in the US state of Louisiana, police said, adding a manhunt was underway to nab the suspect.

Dakota Theriot, 21, is accused of killing his parents, Elizabeth and…

27 killed in Philippines church explosions

27 killed in Philippines church explosions

27-01-2019  comments

Manila (IANS) At least 27 people were killed and 77 others injured on Sunday in twin explosions during Mass at a church in Philippines' Sulu province, police said.

A senior police officer told the media that the blasts hit the Jolo…

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