Category: International

Afghanistan IS leader killed in US drone strike

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) The head of Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in Afghanistan was killed in a US drone…

9 years ago

Los Zetas cartel’s top leader recaptured in Mexico

Mexico City, Aug 13 (IANS) Mexican police have recaptured Luis Reyes Enriquez, known as "Z-12", founder and leader of the…

9 years ago

22nd Sarajevo Film Festival kicks off

Sarajevo, Aug 13 (IANS) The 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) officially opened on Friday night with a red carpet ceremony.…

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Holi festival kicks off in Egypt

Cairo, Aug 13 (IANS) Egypt's largest Indian colour festival Holi kicked off on Friday, introducing fun and joy for lovers…

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Hillary Clinton releases her 2015 tax returns

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Friday released her 2015 tax returns and stepped up…

9 years ago

Next round of straw poll for UN chief selection on August 29

United Nations, Aug 13 (IANS) The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold next round of straw poll to select…

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Thai PM calls for patience after bomb blasts

Bangkok, Aug 13 (IANS) Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday called for patience and unity to help rid of…

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Woman arrested, charged with starting 15 wildfires in Spain

Madrid, Aug 13 (IANS) Spanish Civil Guards confirmed on Friday that they have arrested a woman on charges of provoking…

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Somali leaders endors 30 per cent parliamentary quota for women

Mogadishu, Aug 13 (IANS) Somalia's top political decision-making forum was lauded for endorsing a 30 per cent parliamentary quota for…

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Sri Lanka, China sign tripartite pact to construct mega port city

Colombo, Aug 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka and China on Friday signed a tripartite agreement to proceed with the construction of…

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Russia deploys advanced air defence system in Crimea

Moscow, Aug 12 (IANS) An anti-aircraft missile regiment based in Crimea had received a new S-400 Triumf air defence missile…

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Russian Chief of Staff dismissed

Moscow, Aug 12 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree dismissing Sergei Ivanov as head of the presidential administration…

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IS kidnaps 2,000 civilians while fleeing morthern Syrian town

Damascus, Aug 12 (IANS) Islamic State militants have kidnapped nearly 2,000 civilians while evacuating their last position in the northern…

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Pakistan invites India for dialogue on Kashmir

Islamabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Pakistan wants to have an exclusive dialogue with India on Kashmir, the country's top foreign affairs…

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Romanians arrested for trying to rob tourist

Rome, Aug 12 (IANS/AKI) Police said on Friday they had arrested two Romanians accused of attempting to rob a female…

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Cypriot archaeologists unveil fourth century artefact

Nicosia, Aug 12 (IANS) Cypriot archaeologists unveiled a fourth century mosaic depicting a chariot race, an Antiquities Department official said…

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Three Saudi women trying to join IS arrested in Lebanon

Riyadh, Aug 12 (IANS) At least three women trying to cross into Syria to join the Islamic State terrorist group…

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Picture of Dhaka terror attack ‘coordinator’ released

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) Bangladeshi investigators have released a photo of a suspect who they believe was the "coordinator" of…

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Nepal President calls on youth to lead post-quake reconstruction

Kathmandu, Aug 12 (IANS) Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Friday called on the country's youth to engage in post-quake…

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Pakistan should invite India for dialogue on Kashmir: Aziz

Islamabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Pakistan's top foreign affairs advisor on Friday said Islamabad "should invite New Delhi for a dialogue…

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