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February 13, 2019 8:36 AM

EU members of UNSC ask for humanitarian access to eastern Ukraine's

European Union members of the UN Security Council have asked for humanitarian access to eastern Ukraine's areas held by separatists. <br />''<br />''<br />''The countries said in a statement, some 3.5 million p...

February 13, 2019 7:31 AM

Nigeria: 14 people killed in stampede at Buhari's campaign rally

In Nigeria, at least 14 people were reportedly killed in a stampede during a campaign rally of President Muhammadu Buhari in capital Abuja. Local media said panic broke out at the end of the gathering inside the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, ahead of the general election scheduled on Saturday.<...

February 13, 2019 7:03 AM

Afghan govt fired its election commission

The Afghan government has fired its election commission. The move by President Ashraf Ghani's administration comes more than three months after chaotic parliamentary elections, the results of which have still not been announced and ahead of July's controversial presidential vote.<br...

February 12, 2019 7:37 PM

US-backed Syrian forces battle to take last IS pocket

US-backed Syrian forces are battling a fierce counteroffensive launched by the Islamic State terror group in eastern Syria's Deir al-Zour province. <br />''<br />''<br />''The spokesman of Syrian Democratic For...

February 12, 2019 7:36 PM

Australia government loses bill blocking sick asylum seekers

Australian legislators have passed a landmark bill making it easier for asylum seekers, being held on remote Pacific islands, to get medical treatment in the country. <br />''<br />''<br />''This is the first time i...

February 12, 2019 7:03 PM

Acting US Defence Secretary arrives in Baghdad

Acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived in Baghdad Tuesday on an unannounced visit for talks on the issue of continued troop presence following withdrawal from neighbouring Syria. <br />''<br />''<br />'&apo...

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