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Lebanon army cracks down on protests as government bickers

Lebanon army cracks down on protests as government bickers

Groups of young people gathered on the streets of the capital, preparing for a new day of protests despite the...

19 Oct 2019 7:52 PM IST

Pakistan to inaugurate Kartarpur corridor on November 9

Pakistan to inaugurate Kartarpur corridor on November 9

The Pakistan government had earlier this month extended an invitation to Manmohan Singh for the inauguration of the...

19 Oct 2019 6:34 PM IST

Afghan special forces killed 16 Taliban, ISIS terrorists in operations

Afghan special forces killed 16 Taliban, ISIS terrorists in operations

Meanwhile, in Wardak province, the Special Forces killed two Taliban terrorists, arrested six others in Jaghatu...

19 Oct 2019 2:41 PM IST

12 killed in dam failure at Russian gold mine

12 killed in dam failure at Russian gold mine

The incident resulted in two temporary employee dormitories being flooded.

19 Oct 2019 2:07 PM IST

After FATF warning to Pak, China urges countries to strengthen fight against terror

After FATF warning to Pak, China urges countries to strengthen fight...

With Beijing assuming the chair of FATF earlier this year, it may seem that Pakistan may escape blacklisting as of now.

19 Oct 2019 1:21 PM IST

$Narrow escape for Pak from \blacklist\, FATF grants four-month ultimatum$ World

Narrow escape for Pak from -'blacklist-', FATF grants four-month...

The FATF has given Pakistan 4 months before taking action.

18 Oct 2019 2:28 PM IST

$Nelson Mandela\s daughter begins new charge as S Africa\s ambassador to S Korea$ World

Nelson Mandela-'s daughter begins new charge as S Africa-'s ambassador...

Mandela-Dlamini, 60, is the eldest daughter born to the late political leader.

18 Oct 2019 1:52 PM IST

Fate of Japanâ€™s imperial dynasty rests on shoulders of 13-year-old

Fate of Japanâ€™s imperial dynasty rests on shoulders of 13-year-old

Hisahito, 13, the lone royal male in his generation, is second in line to throne after his father Crown Prince Akishino.

18 Oct 2019 12:17 PM IST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte injured in motorcycle crash

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte injured in motorcycle crash

The crash came 10 days after Duterte -- the oldest person to be elected Philippine Prez-- disclosed he is suffering from...

17 Oct 2019 2:04 PM IST

Watch: Hong Kong lawmakers dragged from chamber as leader heckled for second day

Watch: Hong Kong lawmakers dragged from chamber as leader heckled for...

But chaos erupted once more as her political opponents chanted slogans and were dragged one by one from the chamber.

17 Oct 2019 1:27 PM IST

5 killed in Philippines earthquake; over 200 aftershocks registered

5 killed in Philippines earthquake; over 200 aftershocks registered

At least 60 others also injured in Tulunan town in North Cotabato, and in Magsaysay and Digos in Davao del Sur, media...

17 Oct 2019 9:05 AM IST

Japan to allocate 710 million yen to support Typhoon Hagibis hit areas

Japan to allocate 710 million yen to support Typhoon Hagibis hit areas

As per Cabinet Office, around 5,500 people remain housed in shelters and more than 2,30,000 people had been evacuated...

16 Oct 2019 6:43 PM IST