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October 19, 2017 1:28 PM

Death toll in California wildfires rises to 42

In the US, death toll from California's wildfires has risen to 42, as rescuers found another body. <br/><br/>Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Call Fire) said the latest victim was found in Sonoma County, the worst-hit part of California's wine-growing region that has...

October 19, 2017 1:03 PM

US lawmaker expresses concern over situation of Muhajirs in Pakistan

A US lawmaker has expressed concern over the human rights violation against the Muhajir community in Pakistan. <br/><br/>Expressing concern over human rights violation against the Muhajir community in Karachi, Congressman Rob Wittman said that he will ask Secretary of State Rex Tillerson...

October 19, 2017 12:51 PM

At least 43 Afghan soldiers killed in military base attack

At least 43 Afghan soldiers were killed as the Taliban carried out two suicide car bombings at an army camp in Kandahar, setting off several hours of fighting. <br/><br/>Afghanistan's ToloNews cited security officials saying at least 24 were wounded in the attack last night. It said...

October 19, 2017 8:27 AM

US pushes UN to follow tougher stance on Iran

United States has urged the UN Security Council to follow in the US footsteps and confront Iran over what it describes as aggressive, destabilising and unlawful behaviour of Tehran in the region. <br/><br/>The council met for its monthly debate on the Middle East yesterday, days after US...

October 18, 2017 6:17 PM

Death toll in Afghan suicide attacks rises to 80; nearly 300 injured

The death toll from two suicide and gun attacks on Afghan security forces in southeast Afghanistan has risen to 80 with nearly 300 injured. The deadliest attack took place yesterday on a police compound in the city of Gardez in Paktia province where Taliban militants disguised as police detonated th...

October 18, 2017 2:04 PM

7 policemen killed, 22 others injured in explosion in Pakistan

In Pakistan, at least seven policemen were killed and 22 others injured in an explosion in the Sariab Mill area on the Quetta-Sibbi Road today morning. According to DawnNews, security sources claimed a roadside bomb exploded just as a police vehicle carrying 35 police personnel passed the area. <...

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