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Switzerland votes in a referendum on new law against homophobia

February 9, 2020 11:49 AM

Switzerland votes in a referendum on new law against homophobia

Switzerland votes in a referendum today on a new law against homophobia that is opposed by the populist rightwing Swiss People's Party (SVP).<br />'' <br />''The new law would widen existing legislation against discrimination or incit...

Cameroon polls overshadowed by violence, boycott

February 9, 2020 11:44 AM

Cameroon polls overshadowed by violence, boycott

<span style="color: #222222;">Central African country of Cameroon is voting today for national legislature and local councils in the polls overshadowed by separatist violence and a partial opposition boycott. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in the ...

Death toll from coronavirus in China rises to 812

February 9, 2020 11:43 AM

Death toll from coronavirus in China rises to 812

China has reported 2656 new cases of coronavirus and 89 new deaths yessterday. The total numbers of confirmed cases are 37251 in China and around 320 abroad. Total deaths are 812 in China and 1 abroad. 2,651 patients have been discharged. 28,942 are suspected cases in China.<br />&apos...

Thailand: Soldier opens fire in Korat city killing at least 17 people

February 8, 2020 8:40 PM

Thailand: Soldier opens fire in Korat city killing at least 17 people

<span style="color: #222222;">In Thailand,  at least 17 people have been shot dead and many injured when a Thai soldier opened fire in the city of Korat today.<br />''<br />''Confirming the incident, a defen...

French, Malian forces killed 20 extremists in Sahel

February 8, 2020 8:32 PM

French, Malian forces killed 20 extremists in Sahel

The French military said operations by French and Malian forces have killed 20 extremists in the restive border zone in Africa's Sahel region where Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso meet. In recent times, France have stepped-up efforts to combat terrorist groups in the area.<br />&apos...

Meeting of BBIN Motor Vehicle Act held in New Delhi

February 8, 2020 7:40 PM

Meeting of BBIN Motor Vehicle Act held in New Delhi

A meeting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal on the BBIN MVA (Motor Vehicle Act) was held in New Delhi today.<br />''<br />''The Indian delegation was led by Vikram Doraiswami, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs.<br />...

Bangladesh to screen all passengers arriving in the country

February 8, 2020 7:34 PM

Bangladesh to screen all passengers arriving in the country

<span style="color: #222222;">Bangladesh has announced that it will screen all inbound passengers arriving in the country as a precautionary measure to check the spread of Coronavirus. <br />''<br />''The In...

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