Category: International

Madhesi Morcha refuses to join polls till demands are met

Kathmandu, Dec 30 (IANS) The agitating Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha in Nepal on Friday said it would not participate in…

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Russian MPs rap new US sanctions against Moscow

Moscow, Dec 30 (IANS) The outgoing US government's new sanctions against Russia were like the "death throes of political corpses",…

9 years ago

In a tit for tat, Russia to expel 35 US diplomats

Moscow, Dec 30 (IANS) Russias Foreign Ministry on Friday proposed expelling 35 American diplomats in response to the recent sanctions…

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Ex-chief of Chinese spy agency to be prosecuted for graft

Beijing, Dec 30 (IANS) The former head of China's spy agency is set to be prosecuted for alleged bribery and…

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IS leader killed in Syria

Damascus, Dec 30 (IANS) An Islamic State leader was killed in a Turkish airstrike in Syria's al-Bab as part of…

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Social Democrat Grindeanu Romania’s new PM

Bucharest, Dec 30 (IANS) Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Friday gave the mandate to Sorin Grindeanu, a second candidate proposed…

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Syrian ceasefire effective in first hours, some violations reported

Damascus, Dec 30 (IANS) The first hours of the latest ceasefire in Syria between the government and insurgent forces have…

9 years ago

S. Korea court to not question Park during impeachment hearings

Seoul, Dec 30 (IANS/Yonhap) South Korea's Constitutional Court on Friday did not approve the questioning of President Park Geun-hye during…

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Russia to expel 35 US diplomats in retaliation

Moscow, Dec 30 (IANS) Russia is to expel 35 US diplomats in a retaliatory move after the State Department on…

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Gwalior Trade Fair opens on January 5

Gwalior, Dec 30 (IANS) The Madhavrao Scindia Trade Fair will open here on January 5 and the preparations for it…

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Two injured in Pakistan blast

Islamabad, Dec 30 (IANS) At least two police personnel were injured in a suicide bombing in Punjab province of Pakistan…

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Amazon considering flying warehouses for item delivery

New York, Dec 30 (IANS) The e-commerce giant Amazon is considering flying warehouses called "airborne fulfilment centre (AFC)", utilising drones…

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Man arrested for threatening New Year celebrations in Sydney

Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) Australian counter-terrorism police have arrested a man for making online threats against the upcoming New Year's…

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Russia strikes IS positions in Syria: Turkish military

Ankara, Dec 30 (IANS) The Turkish armed forces on Friday said that Russian aircraft carried out three air strikes against…

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Painting may reveal the artist’s neuro disorders too

London, Dec 30 (IANS) A painting is not only a work of art, that pleases the eye and the mind.…

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Off-switch for CRISPR may improve safety of gene editing system

New York, Dec 30 (IANS) In a study that has the potential to improve the safety and accuracy of CRISPR…

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Margaret Thatcher’s resignation shocked US, Soviet Union: Files

London, Dec 30 (IANS) Margaret Thatchers resignation as British Prime Minister provoked tears in the US and Soviet Union, according…

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Nepal, China to conduct first ever joint military drill

Kathmandu, Dec 30 (IANS) Nepal and China will conduct their first ever joint military exercise early next year, Chinese Defence…

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Deport Afghan female pilot to Afghanistan, say activists

Kabul, Dec 30 (IANS) A group of activists has requested US President Barack Obama to reject asylum application of Afghanistan's…

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Over 6,500 earthquakes rocked Japan in 2016

Tokyo, Dec 30 (IANS) The number of noticeable earthquakes that struck Japan in 2016 exceeded 6,500, three times more than…

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