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Russia warns of ‘new wave’ of Mideast tensions after US Golan move

Russia warns of ‘new wave’ of Mideast tensions after US Golan move

Moscow, Mar 26:  Moscow said it feared “a new wave of tensions” in the Middle East following the decision by Washington to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, which are claimed by Russian ally Syria. The comments come after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in recognition of Israeli claims over the […]

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Air strike kills 13 civilians, mostly children, in Afghanistan

Air strike kills 13 civilians, mostly children, in Afghanistan

Kabul, Mar 25:  At least 13 civilians were killed, mostly children, in an air strike by “international forces” in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz late last week, the United Nations said Monday. The strike happened between late Friday and early Saturday in support of ground operations conducted by pro-government forces fighting against Taliban militants […]

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No proof that Trump campaign conspired with Russia to influence 2016 election: US attorney general

No proof that Trump campaign conspired with Russia to influence 2016 election: US attorney general

Washington, Mar 25: Robert Mueller’s investigation did not find sufficient evidence to establish that US President Donald Trump or any of his aides coordinated with Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 election, Attorney General William Barr has said as he summarised the key findings from the special counsel’s historic probe that has cast a dark […]

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New Zealand orders top-level inquiry into mosque massacres

New Zealand orders top-level inquiry into mosque massacres

Wellington, Mar 25: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday ordered an independent judicial inquiry into whether police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attacks on March 15. Ardern said a royal commission — the most powerful judicial probe available under New Zealand law — was needed to find out how […]

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China welcomes goodwill message exchange between Modi and Khan on Pakistan National Day

China welcomes goodwill message exchange between Modi and Khan on Pakistan National Day

Beijing, Mar 25: China on Monday welcomed the goodwill messages exchanged by Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan on the occasion of Pakistan National Day, saying it will play a constructive role and supports resolving the  differences between the two nations through dialogue and consultations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan […]

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US on edge for Russia probe findings on Trump

US on edge for Russia probe findings on Trump

Washington, Mar 24 :  The US public and Washington’s deeply divided political class on Sunday faced another day of anxiously waiting to learn if the key findings of the Russian meddling probe will implicate President Donald Trump in serious wrongdoing. Special Counsel Robert Mueller submitted the confidential final report on his 22-month investigation Friday and […]

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‘China to import more from US to balance bilateral trade’

‘China to import more from US to balance bilateral trade’

Beijing, Mar 24 :  Ahead of the crucial talks next month to finalise the texts of trade deal with the US to end the trade war, a top Chinese official said on Sunday that China will import more goods from the US to balance bilateral trade, a key demand of President Donald Trump. Trump is […]

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Norway airlifts passengers off cruise ship caught in storm

Norway airlifts passengers off cruise ship caught in storm

Oslo, Mar 24 :  Rescuers were working Sunday to airlift more than 1,300 passengers and crew off a cruise ship after it ran into trouble in rough seas off the Norwegian coast. The Viking Sky lost power and started drifting mid-afternoon Saturday in perilous waters two kilometres (1.2 miles) off More og Romsdal, prompting the […]

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Trump orders withdrawal of sanctions against N Korea

Trump orders withdrawal of sanctions against N Korea

Washington, Mar 23 :  Donald Trump has abruptly ordered the withdrawal of additional “large-scale” sanctions on North Korea, immediately after the Treasury Department imposed them, with his press secretary saying that the US President “likes” North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and does not think they are necessary. President Trump’s unusual move comes after his second […]

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26 charred to death in China as tour bus catches fire

26 charred to death in China as tour bus catches fire

Beijing, Mar 23 :  A tour bus with 56 people on board caught fire in China’s central Hunan province, killing 26 people and injuring 28 others, officials said Saturday. The accident occurred on Friday when the 59-seater bus from the neighbouring Henan province suddenly caught fire on a highway in Hanshou county in Changde city. […]