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US calls UN meeting on undermining North Korea sanctions

US calls UN meeting on undermining North Korea sanctions

United, Nations, Sep 15: The United States has called an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council for Monday in response to what it says are efforts by some countries “to undermine and obstruct” sanctions against North Korea. The US Mission announced Friday evening that the meeting will “discuss the implementation and enforcement of UN […]

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US warns ‘strongest action’ for not complying with Iranian sanctions

US warns ‘strongest action’ for not complying with Iranian sanctions

Washington, Sep 14 :  The United States is prepared to take “strongest action” against countries and entities who are found not complying with the Iranian sanctions, including reducing to zero the purchase of crude oil from Iran, a top Trump Administration official told lawmakers. “We are prepared to take the strongest actions possible on people […]

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Abe aims to rewrite Japan constitution as he seeks 3rd term

Abe aims to rewrite Japan constitution as he seeks 3rd term

Tokyo, Sep 14 (AP) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is vying for his third re-election as the ruling party leader next week, extending his stay in power to work on his long-cherished ambition – to revise his country’s war-renouncing constitution. Abe reportedly has already secured about 70 per cent of support from parliamentarians of the […]

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Swaraj, Russia’s Deputy PM review progress in bilateral cooperation

Swaraj, Russia’s Deputy PM review progress in bilateral cooperation

Moscow, Sep 14 :  External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov Friday reviewed the progress made in the bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, science and technology, culture and other issues of mutual interests. The two leaders co-chaired the 23rd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Technical and Economic […]

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11 killed, 44 others as driver intentionally crashes into crowd in China

11 killed, 44 others as driver intentionally crashes into crowd in China

Beijing, Sep 13 : A driver of a SUV vehicle deliberately crashed into crowds at a busy public square in central China’s Hunan province, killing 11 people and injuring 44 others, state-media reported Thursday. The attack took place on Wednesday night and injured mostly elderly people who had gathered in the square by the river in […]

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  India meets all qualifications to be member of NSG: US

   India meets all qualifications to be member of NSG: US

Washington, Sep 13:  India has not been able to secure membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group because of China’s veto, a senior Trump Administration official said Thursday asserting that the US will continue to advocate for New Delhi’s membership in the elite grouping as it meets all the criteria. India has been seeking entry into […]

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Suspending aid to Pakistan not done lightly: US

Suspending aid to Pakistan not done lightly: US

Washington, Sept 13: The US’ decision to suspend military aid to nuclear-armed Pakistan was not taken lightly as the Trump administration was concerned that the country’s atomic weapons could fall into the hands of terrorists, National Security Adviser John Bolton has said. Bolton said the war against terrorism was a matter of extraordinary importance to America. […]

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Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit

Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit

Vatican City, Sept 12 :  Pope Francis is summoning the presidents of every bishops conference around the world for a February summit to discuss preventing clergy sex abuse and protecting children — evidence that he realizes the scandal is global and that inaction threatens to undermine his legacy. Francis’ key cardinal advisers announced the decision […]

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Death toll in Tuesday suicide attack soars to 68: Afghan officials

Death toll in Tuesday suicide attack soars to 68: Afghan officials

Jalalabad, Sep 12 :  The death toll from a suicide attack on Afghan protesters has soared to 68, officials said Wednesday, as violence flares across the country ahead of elections and a key Islamic holy day. Another 165 were wounded in the blast — one of the deadliest attacks this year — on Tuesday in […]

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China to oppose any US move against its officials over Xinjiang issue

China to oppose any US move against its officials over Xinjiang issue

Beijing, Sep 12 : China said on Wednesday that it would resolutely oppose any US move to impose sanctions against its officials and companies to punish Beijing for the alleged human rights violations against Uygur Muslims in the volatile Xinjiang province. “China consistently resolutely opposes the United States using Xinjiang-related issues to interfere in China’s internal […]