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Kurds violated ceasefireWest Asia
Kurds violated ceasefire

Turkey alleges breach of agreement; McConnell slams Trump’s move.

20 Oct 2019 1:58 AM IST

Lebanon army cracks down on protests as government bickersWorld
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 9World
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 operationsWorld
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 mineWorld
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 terrorWorld
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

Afghanistan: 18 killed, 50 injured in twin blasts inside mosque during Friday prayerWest Asia
Afghanistan: 18 killed, 50 injured in twin blasts inside mosque during...

Tolo News quoted local officials, saying that the blasts took place inside a mosque in Nangarhar province during Friday...

18 Oct 2019 5:43 PM IST

Narrow escape for Pak from \blacklist\, FATF grants four-month ultimatumWorld
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 KoreaWorld
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 Japan’s imperial dynasty rests on shoulders of 13-year-oldWorld
Fate of Japan’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

I won’t meet Mike Pence: Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoganWest Asia
I won’t meet Mike Pence: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

US Vice-President Mike Pence in Ankara to secure ceasefire and halt Syria offensive.

18 Oct 2019 1:55 AM IST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte injured in motorcycle crashWorld
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

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