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September 23, 2017 12:34 PM

Indonesia: Bali volcano highest alert issued

Indonesia has issued its highest level alert for a volcano on Bali, warning that an eruption of Mount Agung could be imminent. <br/><br/>About 10,000 people have already been evacuated, with officials urging people to stay at least nine kilometres away from Mount Agung. <br/><br...

September 23, 2017 11:58 AM

Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh frees Myanmar photographers

Bangladesh authorities today released two Myanmar photographers covering the Rohingya crisis for a German magazine after they were granted bail by a court in Cox's Bazar, police and a lawyer said.<br/><br/>Minzayar Oo and Hkun Lat were detained early this month in the border distric...

September 23, 2017 11:54 AM

Iran tests new medium-range missile defying US warnings

Iran said today that it has successfully tested a new medium-range missile in defiance of warnings from Washington that it is ready to ditch a landmark nuclear deal over the issue. <br/><br/>State television carried footage of the launch of the Khoramshahr missile, which was first displa...

September 23, 2017 11:33 AM

7 killed in blast at fireworks plant in China

In China, a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks plant in the eastern Jiangxi province, killing seven persons. <br/><br/>Authorities today said the plant in Shangli county was ordered to stop production early yesterday due to loopholes in production safety. <br/><br/&gt...

September 23, 2017 11:27 AM

China imposes limit on oil supply to North Korea

China announced today that it will limit oil exports to North Korea under UN sanctions over its nuclear and missile development, further reducing support from Pyongyang's last major trading partner, energy supplier and diplomatic ally. <br/><br/>The Commerce Ministry said exports of...

September 23, 2017 11:27 AM

Bodies of eight foreigners found in Mexico rubble

Bodies of eight foreigners have been recovered from the rubble of the quake that struck Mexico City on Tuesday. <br/><br/>Mexico's high court today said in a statement citing information from the forensic institute that the remains were those of four Taiwanese women, a Korean man, a...

September 23, 2017 8:20 AM

More countries could be listed for harsh US travel restrictions

More countries could be hit with tough travel restrictions to the United States after the ban on people from six mainly Muslim countries expires from tomorrow. <br/><br/>White House and Homeland Security officials said that after a 50-day review, they had identified a number of countries...

September 23, 2017 7:28 AM

More countries could be listed for harsh US travel restrictions

More countries could be hit with tough travel restrictions to the United States after the ban on people from six mainly Muslim countries expires from tomorrow. <br/><br/>White House and Homeland Security officials said that after a 50-day review, they had identified a number of countries...

September 23, 2017 6:48 AM

Sushma Swaraj reaffirms India&apos;s commitment to regional cooperation

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has reaffirmed India&apos;s commitment to regional cooperation. <br/><br/>Addressing SAARC Foreign Minister on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly, Mrs Swaraj said, India believes that Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas is as relevant to foreign ...

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