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November 23, 2017 11:57 AM

BBFC okays release of 'Padmavati'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed "Padmavati", whose release has been postponed amid the protests, has been cleared by British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) for the UK audience. &apos;<br/><br/>The BBFC has given the film a 12A rating and was passed without any cuts. The 12A...

November 23, 2017 11:49 AM

Australia calls on US to build a strong presence in Asia

Australia today called on the United States to build a strong presence in Asia and bolster ties with "like-minded partners while warning against China's rising influence. <br/><br/>In a 115-page foreign policy white paper, the government said a more insular United States would ...

November 23, 2017 11:49 AM

US counter-terrorism expert expresses outrage over release of Hafiz Saeed

Top American counter-terrorism and South Asian experts have expressed outrage over the release of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed. <br/><br/>Expressing his outrage over the release, Bruce Riedel, a top US expert on security, South Asia, and counter-terrorism told PTI that It ...

November 23, 2017 11:48 AM

Lebanon's PM Saad al-Hariri shelves resignation

Lebanon Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri has shelved his decision to resign from his post at the request of President Michel Aoun. He made his announcement yesterday after returning to Beirut for the first time since he quit abruptly on 4th of this month. <br/><br/>At the Presidential Palac...

November 23, 2017 8:35 AM

US asks Saudi Arabia to ease its blockade of Yemen

United States has asked Saudi Arabia to ease its blockade of Yemen. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said this just days before the Saudi-led military coalition announced on Wednesday that it would let aid flow through the Yemeni port of Hodeidah and allow UN flights to the capital. <br/>&l...

November 23, 2017 8:34 AM

Sexual attacks against Rohingya women & girls may be war crimes:UN envoy

The UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict has said the widespread atrocities against Rohingya women and girls have been orchestrated and perpetrated by Myanmar's military and may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. <br/><br/>Pramila Patten, who met many Roh...

November 23, 2017 8:33 AM

Breakdown of Syria prevented: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that breakdown of Syria has been prevented, and that a new stage has been reached for the possible transition to a political settlement in the war-torn country. <br/><br/>The leaders of Russia, Iran, Turkey held a trilateral summit in the Russian...

November 23, 2017 8:28 AM

Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn in as Zimbabwe's new President

Zimbabwe's former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as the President of the country Friday. <br/><br/>Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda said that the ruling ZANU-PF party has nominated him to fill the vacancy left by Mr Robert Mugabe. Mr Mugabe stepped down on Tue...

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