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September 20, 2017 1:21 PM

Afghan President backs new US policy on terrorism

The Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has expressed concern over terrorist threats and backed the new US Strategy. <br/><br/>He was addressing the United Nations General Assembly yesterday in New York. Ghani said US President Donald Trump&apos;s new Afghan strategy sent a signal to Taliban g...

September 20, 2017 1:21 PM

India to work for environment beyond Paris Agreement: Sushma Swaraj

India has said that it understands its responsibility towards planet Earth and will continue to work on climate change issues above and beyond the Paris Agreement. <br/><br/>External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in UN Secretary General's meeting with select leaders on Climate Chan...

September 20, 2017 1:13 PM

At least 248 killed as powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Mexico

At least 248 people were killed when a powerful seven point one magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, including 21 children crushed beneath an elementary school that was reduced to rubble.<br/><br/>The destruction revived horrific memories in Mexico on the anniversary of another massive qu...

September 20, 2017 12:56 PM

Hurricane Maria hits Virgin Islands

Hurricane Maria, the second maximum strength storm to hit the Caribbean this month, killed at least one person in the French island territory of Guadeloupe and reached the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. <br/><br/>The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, Maria, a rare Category 5 s...

September 20, 2017 11:41 AM

Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises to 226

The death toll from yesterday's powerful earthquake in Mexico has risen to 226. <br/><br/>Civil Protection Agency said the deaths were reported from the capital Mexico city, Morelos, Puebla, and in Guerrero. <br/><br/>Dozens of buildings were severely damaged in densely ...

September 20, 2017 11:31 AM

Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises to 149

The death toll from yesterday's powerful earthquake in Mexico has risen to 149. <br/><br/>According to Civil Protection Agency, at least 55 people were killed in Morelos state and 32 reported killed in Puebla state. 49 are confirmed dead in Mexico City, with another 10 in Mexico Sta...

September 20, 2017 8:06 AM

Saudi Arabia to unblock internet calling apps

Saudi Arabia will lift its ban on internet calling applications today, easing restrictions online as the conservative kingdom faces new criticism over censorship. <br/><br/>Authorities said Voice and video calling apps such as WhatsApp and Skype will be widely available to users. <br/...

September 20, 2017 8:03 AM

Strong earthquake hits Mexico, dozens killed

A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing at least 139 people and toppling dozens of buildings in the capital, Mexico City. <br/><br/>Officials say, the capital's airport has suspended operations after the 7.1 magnitude quake, and buildings across the city have been eva...

September 20, 2017 7:50 AM

Visits by Trump, Modi to Israel truly historic: Netanyahu

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu feels that the visits by his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the US President Donald Trump were "truly historic". <br/><br/>Mr. Netanyahu mentioned it today during his address to the United Nations General Assembly. <br/>...

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