Category: International

World powers term Pyongyang’s n-tests ‘grave threat to peace’

Pyongyang, Sep 9 (IANS) North Korea on Friday said it "successfully" conducted a nuclear test, its fifth and the "most…

9 years ago

North Korea nuclear development timeline

Pyongyang, Sep 9 (IANS) North Korea on Friday announced a "successful" nuclear test, its fifth and the second this year.…

9 years ago

Pakistan extends stay of Afghan refugees

Islamabad, Sep 9 (IANS) Pakistan on Friday decided to extend the stay of the registered Afghan refugees until March 2017,…

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Kerry, Lavrov hold Syria talks in Geneva

Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov kicked off the talks…

9 years ago

Greek PM emphasises Mediterranean unity at south EU members summit

Athens, Sep 9 (IANS) Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday told leaders at the summit for Mediterranean European Union…

9 years ago

‘Irrespective of poll results, India-US ties will grow’

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Irrespective of the outcome of the November 8 US presidential elections, India-United States relations will…

9 years ago

Funding platform for preparedness of health emergencies created

Colombo, Sep 9 (IANS) Members of the WHO South East Asia Region on Friday decided to establish a dedicated funding…

9 years ago

Russia, US demand North Korea to respect UN resolutions

Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) Major global powers on Friday expressed concern at North Korea's testing a nuclear device in contravention…

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World Banks loans Egypt $1 bn as economic relief

Cairo, Sep 9 (IANS) The World Bank on Friday transferred $1 billion to Egypt to boost the Arab country's economic…

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Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India

Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) Ahead of the state visit of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' to India, Nepal's Foreign…

9 years ago

Zika infections rise to 304 in Singapore

Singapore, Sep 9 (IANS) Twelve new cases of the locally transmitted Zika virus infection have brought the total number of…

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Don’t want India-Pakistan tensions to spiral out of control: US

Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The US has urged India and Pakistan to hold dialogue to de-escalate tensions, saying they don't…

9 years ago

Nearly a tenth of wilderness lost since 1990s: Study

Toronto, Sep 9 (IANS) An estimated 3.3 million square kilometres -- almost 10 per cent -- of wilderness area has…

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‘Strong relations’ between US, Pakistan, says Washington

Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The US has refuted reports that relation between Washington and Islamabad had hit a low point…

9 years ago

Philippines says Indonesia can enter its waters to fight pirates

Jakarta, Sep 9 (IANS) The Philippines will grant the Indonesian navy access to its territorial waters if they are chasing…

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North Korea carries out fifth nuclear test

Seoul, Sep 9 (IANS) North Korea on Friday said it "successfully" conducted a nuclear test, its fifth and the "most…

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100 killed in dump site explosion in Benin

Cotonou, Sep 9 (IANS) At least 100 people were killed and more than 200 injured in an explosion at a…

9 years ago

4 killed as train derails in Spain

Madrid, Sep 9 (IANS) At least four persons were killed and 49 injured on Friday as a train derailed in…

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Russia to develop fifth-generation missile systems

Moscow, Sep 9 (IANS) Russia has commenced development of the fifth-generation medium-range air defence missile system, a media report said…

9 years ago

Zuckerberg faces flak after Facebook removes ‘napalm girl’ photo

New York, Sep 9 (IANS) The editor-in-chief of Norways biggest daily newspaper has criticised Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his…

9 years ago



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