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November 17, 2017 7:18 PM

UK military dog awarded medal for saving troops in Afghanistan

A UK special forces dog was today awarded a medal equivalent of the country's highest military honour for his role in saving hundreds of troops during his tour of duty in Afghanistan. <br/><br/>Mali, a Belgian Malinois, has been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal - the equivalent of the ...

November 17, 2017 5:13 PM

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe makes first public appearance

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has made his first public appearance since the country's army took over on Wednesday. <br/><br/>He attended a graduation ceremony in the capital, Harare. Mr Mugabe had been under house arrest for days. <br/><br/>The appearance come...

November 17, 2017 5:12 PM

Pakistan must prevent militants from operating from its soil: US Gen

In a blunt message to Pakistan, a top US general has told the country's military leadership that Islamabad must prevent militants from operating within its soil and across its borders to bring in security and stability in the region. <br/><br/>According to a statement from the US Em...

November 17, 2017 2:02 PM

Sri Lankan govt vows not to let AAVA or other gang to raise its head

Sri Lankan government has said that it would not allow the so-called AAVA group, or any other criminal gang, to raise its head in the North. <br/><br/>Law and order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said in a statement today that the Police had unleashed its full strength to curb the activities ...

November 17, 2017 12:51 PM

UN Climate Change Conference concludes today

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) ended today after two weeks of talks in Boon, Germany. Envoys from nearly 200 countries, including delegates from Washington, negotiated on implementing the Paris climate change agreement including a rulebook to be adopted next year and for enacting the globa...

November 17, 2017 12:50 PM

End military operations against Rohingyas: UNGA tells Myanmar

UN General Assembly&apos;s human rights committee on Thursday approved a resolution calling on Myanmar&apos;s authorities to end military operations against Rohingyas, ensure their voluntary return from Bangladesh and grant them full citizenship rights. <br/><br/>The resolution said ther...

November 17, 2017 11:55 AM

UN pleads for end of Yemen blockade

Three United Nations agencies have issued an urgent appeal for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen to fully lift its blockade of the country. <br/>The World Health Programme, World Food Programme and UNICEF said the closure of rebel-held ports is making an already catastrophic situation ...

November 17, 2017 11:54 AM

Pak needs to be told US will not tolerate safe havens to terrorists

In US, nominee for Under Secretary of Defence for Policy, John C Rood on Friday said the US should make it clear to Pakistan that the Trump administration will not tolerate Pakistan providing safe havens to terrorists. <br/><br/>Responding to a question from Senator John McCain, Chairman...

November 17, 2017 10:04 AM

Sudan committed to snap all trade, military ties with North Korea

Sudan on Thursday committed to severing all trade and military ties with North Korea. <br/><br/>The US State Department said, as Washington seeks to isolate Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile programmes, it welcomes the Government of Sudan's pledge and will continue engagement o...

November 17, 2017 8:52 AM

US Congress passes nearly $700 bn defence budget for 2018

The United States Congress has passed a nearly 700 billion US dollars American defence budget for 2018, which, among other things, seeks advancement in defence cooperation with India.<br/><br/>The 2018 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) sailed through both the chambers of the Cong...

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