N Korean floods kill 133: UN
United Nations, Sep 12 (IANS) The toll from recent floods in North Korea rose to 133, while 395 others remain missing, the UN said in a statement on Monday. The statement by UN’s Office for…
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Australian falls into river while playing Pokemon Go
Perth, Sep 12 (IANS) An Australian fell into a river on Monday in Perth while playing the augmented reality smartphone game Pokemon Go, officials said. West Australia (WA) police in a three-paragraph statement posted on…
China’s ATL batteries to power Galaxy Note 7 replacement
Seoul, Sep 12 (IANS) After faulty batteries led to a global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, Samsung Electronics will only use batteries made by China’s ATL for its replacement devices, Yonhap news agency…
Supposed MH370 debris brought to Australia
Canberra, Sep 12 (IANS) A piece of plane debris with scorch marks, which is thought to be from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, has arrived in Australia for examination, authorities said on Monday. Amateur…
Thai King recovers from respiratory infection
Bangkok, Sep 12 (IANS) Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej has recovered from a respiratory infection, according to a statement from the Royal Family’s medical team. The doctors stated in the statement issued on Sunday night that…
Great Barrier Reef recovering from coral bleaching
Canberra, Sep 12 (IANS) Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has almost fully recovered from the worst coral bleaching ever known in recent history, authorities said on Monday. A three-minute video clip recorded on September 2 by…
N Korea ready to conduct another n-test: Seoul
Seoul, Sep 12 (IANS) South Korea’s military said on Monday that North Korea was ready to conduct another nuclear test following its fifth nuclear detonation. Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang-kyun said that according to intelligence…
Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip
New York, Sep 12 (IANS) Hillary Clinton has cancelled a two-day trip to California starting from Monday after the Democratic presidential candidate was diagnosed with pneumonia and has been advised to rest by her doctor….
MQM leader Farooq Sattar injured in car accident
Islamabad, Sep 12 (IANS) Senior MQM leader Farooq Sattar and three others were injured when their speeding vehicle met a road accident on Karachi-Hyderabad highway near Nooriabad area, a media report said. According to Dawn…
15th 9/11 anniversary: Obama calls for unity against terrorism
New York, Sep 12 (IANS) The 15th anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks saw President Obama’s call for unity against terrorism, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s fainting and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s only statement…
Chinese shares open lower
Beijing, Sep 12 (IANS) Chinese stocks opened lower on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 1.34 per cent to open at 3,037.51 points. The smaller Shenzhen index opened 1.71 per cent lower at…
Pakistani airline stops passengers from carrying Samsung smartphone
Islamabad, Sep 12 (IANS) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has stopped passengers from carrying the recently-launched Samsung Galaxy Note 7, following reports of the smartphone’s batteries exploding, officials said on Sunday. “In view of recent reports…
15th 9/11 anniversary: Obama calls for unity against terrorism
New York, Sep 12 (IANS) US President Barack Obama on Sunday led millions of Americans in paying moving tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks calling people to stand against terrorism. During a ceremony…
Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia: Doctor
New York, Sep 12 (IANS) US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was diagnosed with pneumonia at home after she fell sick during a memorial service marking the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks…
Thousands rally for Catalan independence from Spain
Madrid, Sep 12 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands Catalan nationalists rallied in Barcelona on Sunday and held demonstrations wishing to break with Spain. Police say 540,000 people turned out in the capital of Catalonia, a region…
Croatian elections: Exit poll shows close fight between major parties
Zagreb, Sep 12 (IANS) Two major parties were neck-and-neck in Croatian early parliamentary elections, according to an exit poll released on Sunday. The People’s Coalition, led by the Croatian Social Democratic Party (SDP), would win…
North Korea to continue nuclear arsenal development
Pyongyang, Sep 12 (IANS) North Korea on Sunday announced that it will continue to develop its nuclear capability despite increasing condemnation by the international community. “We are holding fast to the line of simultaneously developing…
President urges citizens to vote in Croatian early election
Zagreb, Sep 12 (IANS) After noting a low turnout in the early parliamentary election, Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic on Sunday urged citizens to vote — the second time in 10 months. She said she…
British police arrest armed men from gurdwara
London, Sep 12 (IANS) British police on Sunday made “a number of arrests” after more than 20 men, some carrying swords, entered a gurdwara on Sunday. Pictures aired by local media showed police have arrested…
Clinton falls sick during 9/11 memorial service in New York
New York, Sep 12 (IANS) US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Sunday left early from the memorial service marking the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks after she felt “overheated”, according to…