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September 24, 2017 11:24 PM

Libya: 17 militants killed in air strikes by US forces at IS camp

In Libya, at least 17 militants were killed in air strikes by US forces at an Islamic State camp yesterday. US Africa Command said today that six precision air strikes were conducted in coordination with Libya's Government of National Accord on Friday. <br/><br/>The air strikes hit ...

September 24, 2017 8:50 PM

US knows North Korea has nukes, will not strike: Russian Foreign Minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today said that the United States would not carry out a strike on North Korea because it knows Pyongyang has nuclear bombs. Lavrov said in an interview with Russia's NTV television aired today that the Americans won't carry out a strike on North Korea...

September 24, 2017 5:23 PM

Thousands flee as Bali volcano threatens to erupt

More than 35,000 people have fled a menacing volcano on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, fearing it will erupt for the first time in more than half a century as increasing tremors rattle the region.<br/><br/>The numbers today from disaster officials are more than double previous es...

September 24, 2017 4:46 PM

Bangladesh bans phones for Rohingya Muslims

Bangladesh has banned Telecom companies from selling mobile phone connections to Rohingya refugees, citing security concerns for the latest restrictions. Bangladesh's four mobile phone providers were threatened with fines if they provide any of the nearly 4 lakh 30,000 newly arrived refugees fr...

September 24, 2017 2:16 PM

Iraq qualifies for next year's AFC Under-16 Championship

Iraq has qualified for next year's Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-16 Championship. In its final qualifying match played at Kathmandu in Nepal today, Iraq played out draw with India.<br/>Following the draw, Iraq topped the Group-D with 7 points. India, which has 5 points from thr...

September 24, 2017 1:02 PM

Afghanistan: Taliban shut down dozens of clinics in Uruzgan province

In Afghanistan, Taliban has shut down dozens of clinics in Uruzgan province. Spokesman for the Provincial governor said, only three clinics, including the provincial hospital, were operating after the Taliban shut down 46 of the 49 treatment centres since Friday. The spokesman said, Taliban is askin...

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