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January 16, 2019 8:17 AM

Cameroon: 36 People abducted in restive Anglophone region by gunmen

In Cameroon, 36 passengers were abducted in restive Anglophone region on Tuesday by gunmen along the Buea-Kumba highway in the Southwest.<br />''<br />''The area is one of the two war-torn English-speaking regions of Cameroon.  According t...

January 16, 2019 7:00 AM

Brexit deal defeat may lead to uncontrolled exit from EU: Portuguese PM

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has lamented rejection by the British Parliament of the country's exit agreement from the European Union saying he hoped that the British authorities would "quickly" inform them of their next steps to avoid an uncontrolled exit.&...

January 15, 2019 9:26 PM

Avalanches, flooding cause disruptions in Austria, Germany

Bad weather continued to afflict parts of Europe today with avalanches and flooding causing disruption in Austria and Germany.<br />''<br />''An overnight avalanche at Ramsau in central Austria, hit a hotel. All 60 visitors and staff were evacuated fro...

January 15, 2019 4:23 PM

Landslide claims lives of nine labourers in Pakistan

In Pakistan, nine labourers were killed when their vehicle was crushed in a sudden landslide in mountainous northern part of the country. The incident occurred last night near Khushi point on the Karakoram Highway when the labourers were returning from work. Authorities said, rescue workers have rec...

January 15, 2019 4:22 PM

Winter weather killed 15 displaced children in Syria: UN

In Syria, freezing temperatures and the lack of medical care have killed at least 15 displaced children in recent weeks.<br />''<div><br />'' </div>''<div>The United Nations Children's Fund said,...

January 15, 2019 4:21 PM

Iran launches satellite which failed to reach orbit in final stage

<div>Iran launched a satellite this morning, however, it failed to reach the orbit in the final stage. Quoting country's Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, State television said, the Payam satellite was successfully launched with the Basir satellite carrier....

January 15, 2019 3:13 PM

US President Donald Trump puts on fast food feast at White House

US President Donald Trump has put on a fast food feast at the White House, blaming the partial government shutdown for the lack of catering staff. He welcomed the winners of the national college football championship, the Clemson Tigers, with more than 300 burgers as well as fries and pizzas.&lt...

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