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December 3, 2017 5:50 AM

International Day of Persons with Disabilities to be observed today

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be observed today. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. <br/><br/>The annual observance of the Day ...

December 2, 2017 11:20 PM

Two mass graves found in Yazidi district of Iraq

Iraqi paramilitary forces have uncovered two more mass graves containing the bodies of 140 civilians, including women and children, in an area home to the Yazidi religious minority. <br/><br/>In 2014, IS militant group killed thousands of Yazidis in Sinjar and kidnapped thousands of wome...

December 2, 2017 11:14 PM

First phase of Chabahar port to be inaugurated tomorrow

The first phase of Chabahar port will be inaugurated tomorrow which will open up a new strategic transit route among Iran, India and Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan.<br/>&apos;<br/>The port, located in Iran&apos;s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan Province, is scheduled to be inaugurated b...

December 2, 2017 8:47 PM

Pope Francis wraps up Asia tour after meeting Rohingya

Pope Francis wrapped up a high-stakes Asia tour today after meeting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh in a highly symbolic gesture of solidarity with the Muslim minority fleeing violence in Myanmar. <br/><br/>The Catholic leader flew out of Dhaka after visiting a hospital run by the order ...

December 2, 2017 8:39 PM

US wants Pakistan to take action against terror safe havens: Jim Mattis

The United States wants Pakistan to act in its best interest and take action against terror safe havens. Jim Mattis said this today, ahead of his first visit to Islamabad as America's Defence Secretary. <br/><br/>Mattis embarked on a four-nation tour yesterday which will take him to...

December 2, 2017 8:26 PM

Former US NSA Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI about Russia links

In the United States, former national security adviser, Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about his contacts with Russia. <br/><br/>Appearing in a federal court in Washington, on Friday, Flynn admitted to knowingly making...

December 2, 2017 8:14 PM

US senators passes sweeping tax cuts bill

US senators have passed a sweeping tax cuts bill, paving the way for Donald Trump's first big legislative victory. The package would mark the biggest tax overhaul since the 1980s. <br/><br/><br/>It was passed by 51 votes to 49, after a series of amendments in a marathon sessio...

December 2, 2017 7:54 PM

Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers kill at least 13 in Biu

In Nigeria, suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers have killed at least 13 people and injured 53 in an attack on a market in the northeast town of Biu in Borno state. <br/><br/>In addition to 13 people, two bombers were killed. Officials said, the blasts struck while aid workers were distr...

December 2, 2017 7:53 PM

US senators passes sweeping tax cuts bill

US senators have passed a sweeping tax cuts bill, paving the way for Donald Trump's first big legislative victory. The package would mark the biggest tax overhaul since the 1980s. It was passed by 51 votes to 49, after a series of amendments in a marathon session. Democrats complained it only b...

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