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December 9, 2017 8:36 PM

UN rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

UN has rejected US recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. The decision was taken at a special United Nations Security Council meeting yesterday. The UN move is expected to set off alarms about the risk of escalating conflict in the West Asia. <br/>Eight of the 15 members of the UN Se...

December 9, 2017 7:31 PM

Left alliance heading for victory in parliament & provincial elections in Nepal

In Nepal left alliance is heading for victory in parliament and provincial elections. Out of 165 constituencies of House of Representative results of 45 seats have been declared so far. Left alliance has won 37 seats and leading in 76. Ruling Nepali Congress has got just 6 seats. As per latest repor...

December 9, 2017 7:30 PM

Iraq declares war with Islamic State is over

Iraq has announced that its war against Islamic State is over. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told a conference in Baghdad that Iraqi troops are now in complete control of the Iraqi-Syrian border. The border zone contained the last few areas IS held, following its loss of the town of Rawa last month...

December 9, 2017 5:47 PM

Firefighters race to contain California wildfires

Firefighters in Southern California were under pressure today to contain six raging wildfires, which have destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to flee, before fierce winds are expected to strengthen again. Forecasters predict wind gusts to increase in intensity by t...

December 9, 2017 5:44 PM

Carter Center praises Nepal for successfully conducting elections

The Carter Center has praised Nepal for successfully conducting parliament and provincial elections. Releasing its preliminary report in Kathmandu on Saturday about recently concluded elections the center commended authorities, particularly Election Commission of Nepal for organizing elections withi...

December 9, 2017 2:20 PM

US to adopt new four-level travel advisory system from next month

The US will issue travel advisories from next month to its citizens based on a four-level classification system with clearly recommended actions. <br/><br/>A top American diplomat said, the level one is to "exercise normal precautions", level two would be "exercise increas...

December 9, 2017 12:46 PM

Nepal polls: Left alliance wins 24 Parliamentary seats, Nepali Cong 3

In Nepal, the Left Alliance has won 24 Parliamentary seats out of 28 results declared so far. It is also leading in 81 Parliamentary constituencies. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has won 18 and is leading in 54. <br/><br/>Another partner ...

December 9, 2017 11:45 AM

Israel bombs Hamas sites in response to rocket attacks

Israel said, it has targeted a number of sites belonging to Palestinian militant group Hamas in retaliation for rocket strikes. <br/><br/>The Israeli military claimed to hit a weapons manufacturing site and an ammunition store early on Saturday. <br/><br/>Three rockets were f...

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