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May 20, 2019 8:41 PM

Maldives court annuls ex-V Prez's conviction in boat explosion

In Maldives, a court has set aside the conviction and 15-year prison term given to the former vice president Ahmed Adeeb on allegations that he conspired to assassinate former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom. <br />''<br />''The...

May 20, 2019 8:40 PM

7 killed, 26 wounded in roadside blast in Iraq

<span style="color: #222222;">An Iraq, seven people were killed and 26 wounded when a roadside bomb has hit a bus carrying Shiite paramilitary fighters in eastern  town of Balad Ruz.<br />''<br />''The Popul...

May 20, 2019 8:35 PM

19 killed in ethnic violence in Chad

In Chad, at least 19 people have been killed in a new bout of ethnic violence, bringing the death toll since Thursday to more than 31. <br />''<br />''Public prosecutor Hassan Djamouss Hachimi said fighting erupted yesterday in two village...

May 20, 2019 7:14 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskiy takes oath as Ukraine's new President

In Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy today took oath as country's new President, announcing snap parliamentary elections at the same ceremony. <br />''<br />''The 41-year-old announced dissolution of the parliament in his speech. The announcement is se...

May 20, 2019 5:38 PM

At least 32 killed in Tajikistan prison riot

In Tajikistan, at least 32 people, including three guards, have been killed in a riot at a prison near capital Dushanbe.The justice ministry, in a statement, said the riot broke out late yesterday, as convicted members of the Islamic State armed themselves with knives and killed three g...

May 20, 2019 5:32 PM

12 suspected militants killed in Egypt police raids

In Egypt, twelve suspected militants were killed today in police raids near Cairo. In a statement, Egypt's interior ministry said, security forces carried out a raid in an apartment where explosive devices were reportedly being made. <br />''<br />'&ap...

May 20, 2019 1:43 PM

South Korea vows to send aid to North quickly

<span style="color: #222222;">South Korea has vowed to move quickly on its plans to provide 8 million US Dollar worth of humanitarian aid to North Korea through international organizations.<br />'' <br />'' It is also co...

May 20, 2019 1:25 PM

Riot in Tajikistan's prison leaves 32 dead

<span style="color: #222222;">In Tajikistan, 32 people died in a riot at a prison near capital Dushanbe yesterday. <br />'' <br />'' Official sources said, 24 members of the Islamic State group and three gua...

May 20, 2019 12:49 PM

Sudan army rulers, protesters plan more talks after no agreement

<span style="color: #222222;">Sudan's Army rulers and protest leaders have said more talks are planned for today to finalise the makeup of a new ruling body, after hours of negotiations ended without agreement yesterday. <br />'&ap...

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