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September 25, 2018 7:20 AM

Inquiry starts into UK blood contamination scandal

<span style="color: #222222;">In the United Kingdom, a public inquiry into a contaminated blood scandal dating back decades which left at least 2,400 people dead began today. </span><br />'' <span style=&qu...

September 25, 2018 7:17 AM

India to organise 'Gandhi March' in Netherlands

<span style="color: #222222;">India will organise 'Gandhi March' from the iconic Peace Palace at the Hague to Grote Kerk on Sunday to launch the two-year long celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.</sp...

September 25, 2018 7:13 AM

Statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled at United Nations

<span style="color: #222222;">A statue of Nelson Mandela has been unveiled at the United Nations to honour the late South African leader's birth.This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mandela's birth, and the U.N. is declaring 2019-2028 the "N...

September 25, 2018 7:12 AM

Leaders back climate change urgency in New York

<span style="color: #222222;">Heads of state and government today kicked off "Climate Week, on the margins of the UN General Assembly,  urging world leaders to act urgently to reduce global warming.</span><br />&ap...

September 25, 2018 7:10 AM

UAE to host Interfaith Alliance Forum in November

<span style="color: #222222;">The UAE will host the Interfaith Alliance Forum in the nation's capital, Abu Dhabi on 19th and 20th November.  The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Ministry of Interior headquarter...

September 24, 2018 6:41 PM

Egypt court confirms 20 death sentences over police killings

An Egyptian court today upheld death sentences for 20 Islamists convicted for killing 13 policemen during violent unrest after the military overthrow of then-President Mohamed Morsi in 2013.<br />''<br />''<br />''A judicial off...

September 24, 2018 2:17 PM

Abdullah Yameen concedes defeat in Maldives Presidential elections

Maldives President Abdullah Yameen has conceded defeat at the Presidential elections held yesterday in which opposition candidate  Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has emerged victorious. In a live address to the nation, Mr. Yameen said that Maldivian people made their decision yesterday and he ha...

September 24, 2018 8:54 AM

18 people killed in DR Congo rebel attack

<div>At least 18 people, including 14 civilians, have been killed in a rebel attack in Beni in Democratic Republic of Congo's restive east. An army spokesperson told AFP today. Four soldiers were among the dead following the attack on Saturday night, a military official said.&...

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