China urges US to withdraw sanctions imposed on military for buying Russian fighter jets

The US State Department said the move is aimed to ‘impose costs’ on Russia for interfering in the US elections.

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· 3 hours ago

Tanzania: At least 44 die as boat capsizes on Lake Victoria

Government officials fear that the toll may go over 200.

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· 6 hours ago

United States: Multiple casualties reported after shooter opens fire in Maryland

The shooter is in custody and in a critical condition in hospital.

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· Yesterday · 10:06 pm

Japan: Shinzo Abe re-elected ruling party president, set to become longest-serving prime minister

Abe beat his only contender, former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba, by securing 553 of 807 votes.

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· Yesterday · 12:31 pm

Those opposing China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will never succeed, says President Xi Jinping

India opposes the project as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

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· Sep 19, 2018 · 10:09 pm

UK: Two men outside London mosque injured after car hits them

The police said the occupants of the car allegedly made Islamophobic remarks.

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· Sep 19, 2018 · 02:24 pm

Myanmar: Army should be removed from politics, says UN report

The report said the military top leadership should be replaced and the institution should have no influence over the country’s governance.

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· Sep 18, 2018 · 03:32 pm

Russian military plane with 15 on board goes off radar over Syria; Moscow blames Israel

The defence ministry accused Israel of forcing the Il-20 plane into the path of the Syrian air defence system.

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· Sep 18, 2018 · 02:53 pm

Thailand cave rescue leader sues Elon Musk for repeatedly calling him a child abuser

British diver Vernon Unsworth was instrumental in saving the lives of 12 boys and their football coach after they were marooned in a cave for over 10 days.

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· Sep 18, 2018 · 07:47 am

Afghanistan: At least 27 security personnel killed as Taliban launches attacks in three provinces

The militant organisation took responsibility for the attacks in Farah and Badghis, which killed 22 members of the security forces.

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· Sep 17, 2018 · 09:15 pm

Vietnam: Seven dead after allegedly overdosing on drugs at a music festival in Hanoi

Authorities have banned all electronic dance music festivals in the city even as the police try to ascertain what drug was consumed.

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· Sep 17, 2018 · 07:10 pm

Thailand ambassador says he was told not to attend Kerala flood relief event

Chutintorn Gongsakdi tweeted an image with the phrase ‘I surrender’ on Thursday.

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· Sep 15, 2018 · 01:02 pm