Category: International

Madhesi parties in Nepal issue fresh ultimatum to government

By Anil Giri Kathmandu, Nov 14 (IANS) The "Sanghiya Gathabandhana" -- an alliance of 29 Janjati and Madhes-centric parties protesting…

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Assange questioned in London over alleged sexual assault

London, Nov 14 (IANS) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was on Monday to be questioned at the Embassy of Ecuador in…

9 years ago

Afghan parliament dismisses Ministers despite opposition by President

Kabul, Nov 14 (IANS) The Afghan Wolesi Jirga or the lower house of parliament on Monday disqualified another Minister on…

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Team Trump urges Democrats to help stop protests

Washington, Nov 14 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump's advisers have dismissed the tens of thousands of protesters on the streets…

9 years ago

Qatar ruler to participate in COP22, African Summit in Marrakech

Doha, Nov 14 (IANS) The ruler of Qatar will participate in the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to…

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Mayors from across Europe meet in London following Trump win, Brexit

London, Nov 14 (IANS) London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Monday called for an end to politics of division following Donald…

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Pakistan says 7 soldiers killed on LoC; Indian envoy summoned

Islamabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Pakistan on Monday said that seven of its soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops…

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Morocco foils drugs trafficking operation

Rabat, Nov 14 (IANS) Morroco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ), in coordination with the Maritime Gendarmerie and the Royal…

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Putin, Trump contact possible before inauguration: Kremlin

Moscow, Nov 14 (IANS) Contacts between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump before the latter's inauguration are…

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Abu Dhabi hosts Middle East Banking Forum

Dubai, Nov 14 (IANS/WAM) The issues and challenges facing the region's banking industry were under the spotlight at this year's…

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Bulgarian PM resigns after presidential election failure

Sofia, Nov 14 (IANS) The Bulgarian Prime Minister on Monday announced the resignation of his cabinet after his party's candidate…

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OIC to hold ministerial meeting on Houthi attacks on Mecca

Riyadh, Nov 14 (IANS) Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation member states will hold an emergency meeting in…

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China introduces emergency plan for debt risks

Beijing, Nov 14 (IANS) Following rising concern over local government debt, China floated a four-grade emergency plan on Monday that…

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China’s 1st female fighter pilot killed in crash

Beijing, Nov 14 (IANS) One of China's first female fighter pilots and a member of the country's air force aerobatics…

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7 Pakistani soldiers killed at LoC; ‘Threat to peace’, says Islamabad

Islamabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Pakistan on Monday said that seven of its soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops…

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Brain training may keep dementia at bay

Sydney, Nov 14 (IANS) Computer-based brain training can improve memory and mood in older adults with mild cognitive impairment --…

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Saudi jails company manager for forcing worker to shave beard

Riyadh, Nov 14 (IANS) A Saudi court has sentenced a company manager to one year in jail and 900 lashes…

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12 killed in Iraq suicide attack

Baghdad, Nov 14 (IANS) At least six civilians and six militants were killed on Monday in a suicide attack in…

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Apple rumoured to unveil curved, bezel-free iPhones next year

New York, Nov 14 (IANS) Soon after getting mixed responses for its latest device iPhone 7 and 7 Plus smartphones,…

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Terror-hit Dhaka cafe handed over to owner

Dhaka, Nov 14 (IANS) The Dhaka cafe which was attacked by Islamic State militants in July this year, was returned…

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