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January 14, 2018 6:02 PM

Nepal: 5 killed, several injured in road accident

In Nepal, at least five persons died and several others injured in a road accident in Sankhuwasabha district. The accident occurred when a jeep fell around 900 meters below the road in Samatar area of the district this afternoon. <br/><br/>According to police 5 persons including driver d...

January 14, 2018 6:02 PM

Burning Iranian oil tanker sinks after one week in East China Sea

An Iranian oil tanker has sunk after burning for more than a week following a collision with a cargo ship in the East China Sea. <br/><br/>Iranian officials now say all 32 crew members - 30 Iranians and two Bangladeshis - on the tanker are dead.<br/><br/>Chinese state media t...

January 14, 2018 4:56 PM

Intense cold wave claims 15 more lives in Nepal, toll reaches 54

The intense cold continues to take its toll in Nepal. 15 more persons have lost their lives in last two days. According to Police 7 persons died on Saturday and 8 on Friday due to extreme cold in Rautahat, Saptari and Siraha districts. <br/><br/>In last two weeks at least 54 persons have...

January 14, 2018 1:51 PM

Philippines raises volcano alert level as eruptions spew ash

The Philippines raised the alert at its restive Mayon volcano by one notch early today, citing signs of rising magma that could lead to hazardous eruptions. <br/><br/>Residents were evacuated from two villages near the volcano, in central Albay province, following a "phreatic or ste...

January 14, 2018 1:45 PM

Tunisia protests: Govt announces reforms after unrest

Tunisian government has announced a wave of social reforms, following days of demonstrations by anti-austerity protesters. <br/><br/>Officials said plans had been submitted to parliament to reform medical care, housing and increase aid to the poor. Demonstrations began earlier this month...

January 14, 2018 1:44 PM

Trump administration resumes accepting DACA renewals

Trump Administration has resumed receiving renewal applications for individuals eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme. <br/><br/>US Citizenship and Immigration Services, in a statement posted on its website, said the DACA program will be operated "on the ...

January 14, 2018 8:12 AM

Tunisian govt announces social reforms after week of unrest

The Tunisian government has announced an increase in aid to the needy and improved health care as part of social reforms following a week of unrest triggered by austerity measures. <br/><br/>Social Affairs Minister Mohamed Trabelsi told reporters that the monthly aid to needy families wo...

January 14, 2018 8:04 AM

At least 8 dead, dozens injured in Portugal building fire

In Portugal, at least eight people lost their lives after a heater exploded and started a fire at the packed premises of a local residents' association in the town of Tondela. <br/><br/>Local Mayor Jose Gomes Jesus told reporters that a wood-burning stove exploded in the two-story b...

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