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September 24, 2018 7:03 AM

Flash floods in Tunisia's Cap Bon peninsula kill 5 people

<div>Flash floods in Tunisia's Cap Bon peninsula have killed at least five people, as surging waters caused by heavy rains carried away homes, cars and chunks of road.</div>''<div>  </div>''<div&...

September 23, 2018 9:36 PM

Maldives: Counting of votes for Presidential elections begins

<span style="color: #222222;">In Maldives, counting of votes has begun for the Presidential elections held today and provisional results are expected by Monday morning. </span><br />'' <br />''...

September 23, 2018 9:34 PM

Israel gives West Bank village Oct. 1 demolition deadline

<span style="color: #222222;">The Israeli military has informed residents of a West Bank hamlet that they have until October 1 to leave before their homes face demolition.</span><br />'' <br />'' <sp...

September 23, 2018 7:39 PM

Nepal to be world's first country to double its tiger population

<span style="color: #222222;">Nepal is likely to be the first country in the world to double its tiger population. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;&quot...

September 23, 2018 6:14 PM

Pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss ship off Nigeria

<span style="color: #222222;">A gang of pirates took hostage 12 crew members of a Swiss cargo ship they attacked in Nigerian waters on Saturday. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style=&amp...

September 23, 2018 12:57 PM

US considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits

<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Trump administration has proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance.</span></div>&a...

September 23, 2018 8:43 AM

Japanese supply ship heads to International Space Station

An unmanned Japanese supply shift is headed to the International Space Station filled with cargo including food, experiments and new batteries. The craft was launched this morning from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan. <br />''<br />''It ...

September 23, 2018 8:42 AM

Trump officials move to restrict immigrants who use public benefits

The Trump administration yesterday said it would propose to restrict immigrants who use public benefits. The administration said that the proposal would make it harder for foreigners to come to the United States or remain there if they have received or are likely to receive public benefits such as f...

September 23, 2018 8:41 AM

Vatican announces historic deal on bishops with China

Pope Francis has recognised seven bishops appointed by China as part of a historic accord to improve ties between the Vatican and the communist country. <br />''<br />''The issue of who appoints bishops has been at the heart of a dispute since China fi...

September 23, 2018 8:40 AM

Tanzania ferry disaster toll passes 200

In Tanzania, the death toll from a crowded ferry capsizing in Lake Victoria rose to more than 200 yesterday. Rescuers found only one survivor from the disaster as scores of victims identified by grieving relatives.<br />''<br />'' Divers continued thei...

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