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February 22, 2020 4:52 PM

France begins shut down of country's oldest nuclear power plant

French state-owned energy giant EDF today began shutting down the country's oldest nuclear power plant after 43 years in operation.<br />'' <br />'' EDF said, it had disconnected one of two reactors at Fessenheim, along the Rhine river near France...

February 22, 2020 12:39 PM

South Korea reports 142 more coronavirus cases, total jumps to 346

<span style="color: #222222;">South Korea today reported 142 more coronavirus cases, bringing the nationwide total to 346. Korean authorities said, an additional death was also reported, taking the toll in the country to two.</span><br />

February 22, 2020 8:37 AM

120 terrorists killed in a joint operation by Nigerien-French troops

In Niger, 120 terrorists were killed in a joint operation by Nigerien and French troops in the southwest part of the country. <br />''<br />''The country's defence ministry in a statement yesterday said, bomb-making equipment and vehicles were als...

February 22, 2020 8:35 AM

US, Taliban truce begins, raising hopes for a peace deal next week

<span style="color: #222222;">In Afghanistan, a week-long truce between the United States and the Taliban took effect at midnight yesterday. It has set the stage for the two sides to sign a peace deal next week aimed at ending 18 years of war in Afghanistan. Talking t...

February 22, 2020 8:33 AM

US coronavirus cases jump to 35 with return of cruise passengers

<span style="color: #222222;">At least 18 Americans who returned home from a quarantined cruise ship are infected with the coronavirus, bringing the number of cases in the United States to 35. <br />''<br />''Health offi...

February 21, 2020 8:10 PM

FATF decides to retain Pakistan in 'Grey List

<span style="color: #222222;">The global terror financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) today decided continuation of Pakistan in the 'Grey List' and warned the country that stern action will be taken if it fails to check the flow of money to t...

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