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October 23, 2018 6:39 AM

Vancouver: Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes off the coast of Canada

In Canada, earthquake of  6.6 magnitude struck northwest Vancouver Island early today.<br />'' <br />''According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) three powerful earthquakes, as well as several smaller ones, struck late Sunday ...

October 23, 2018 6:35 AM

Cameroon: 85-year-old strongman Paul Biya wins 7th presidential term

In Cameroon, Paul Biya, who has ruled the country with an iron fist since 1982, today won seventh presidential term with a landslide victory in a controversial presidential election.<br />''  <br />''The Constitutional Council head, Clemen...

October 22, 2018 9:47 PM

Foreign secretary pays official visit to Myanmar

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale paid an official visit to Myanmar on Monday. <br />''<br />''<br />''An official release said, he called on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi during the visit. All matters relating to...

October 22, 2018 8:56 PM

EU urges US, Russia talks to preserve nuclear treaty

The European Commission on Monday urged the United States and Russia to pursue talks to preserve a nuclear weapons treaty after President Donald Trump said Washington was withdrawing from the deal.<br />''<br />''<br />''The Com...

October 22, 2018 8:20 PM

Japan orders Facebook to improve data protection

The Japanese government on Monday ordered Facebook to improve the protection of users' personal information following data breaches affecting tens of millions of people worldwide.<br />''<br />''<br />''Facebook said early ...

October 22, 2018 3:37 PM

Two earthquakes strike off Canada's west coast

Two strong earthquakes, the first measuring 6.6 magnitude and the second 6.8  struck in quick succession off Canada's west coast late yesterday, the US Geological Survey said.<br />''  <br />'' The epicentre ...

October 22, 2018 3:37 PM

Extremely dangerous Hurricane Willa aims for Mexico

Forecasters say Hurricane Willa has grown rapidly into an extremely dangerous near-Category 5 storm in the eastern Pacific, on a path that could hit Mexico's western coast in the coming days.<br />''  <br />''The US National Hurricane...

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