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October 1, 2017 8:11 AM

US State Department says North Korea has no interest in talks

The US State Department has said, North Korea has not shown interest in pursuing talks on its nuclear and missile programs. The statement comes after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged that Washington was communicating directly with Pyongyang and probing the possibility of talks. <br/&...

October 1, 2017 8:11 AM

US accuses Iran, Venezuela of human trafficking failings

US has said, it has ordered that Iran, Venezuela and four African nations be added to a list of countries accused of failing to crack down on human trafficking, a step that further isolates them from the United States. <br/><br/>The White House said it also was increasing restrictions on...

October 1, 2017 8:08 AM

Burqa ban comes into effect from today in Austria

Austria's law banning face veils such as burkhas or niqabs comes into effect from today. The government said, acceptance and respect of Austrian values are basic conditions for successful cohabitation between the majority Austrian population and people from third countries living in Austria. &l...

October 1, 2017 8:06 AM

Iran slaps fuel trade embargo on Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran has embargoed exports and imports of fuel products to Iraqi Kurdistan in response to its controversial independence referendum. <br/><br/>This was reported by Iran's State broadcaster IRIB. Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted for independence in Monday's non-binding referendu...

October 1, 2017 7:57 AM

Catalonia to hold referendum today on independence from Spain

Catalonia is holding a referendum today on independence from Spain despite the government calling it a mockery of democracy. Tens of thousands of Catalan separatists took part in a final rally ahead of the referendum. <br/><br/>Regional President Carles Puigdemont told the crowd that he ...

October 1, 2017 6:09 AM

North Korea has not shown interest in pursuing talks: US

US State Department says North Korea has not shown interest in pursuing talks on its nuclear and missile programs. <br/><br/>This comes after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged the United States was communicating directly with Pyongyang. <br/><br/>State Department ...

October 1, 2017 6:06 AM

Turkish govt opens military training base in Somali capital

The Turkish government has opened a military training base, in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Turkish chief of staff General Hulusi Akar and Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire today inaugurated the newly- constructed facility.<br/>&apos;<br/>Two hundred Turkish military officers wil...

September 30, 2017 6:07 PM

Mobile phone services shut down in Karachi on Muharram

In Pakistan, Mobile phone services were totally shut down in Karachi, the biggest city of the country today as a security measure for Muharram processions taken out by Shia Muslims. <br/><br/>Sindh Home Minister Anwar Siyal said mobile phone services would be shut down totally in Karachi...

September 30, 2017 6:07 PM

Iran slaps fuel trade embargo on Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran has embargoed exports and imports of fuel products to and from Iraqi Kurdistan in response to the region's controversial independence referendum. <br/><br/>The state broadcaster's website reported citing a transport ministry directive that all transport companies and drive...

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