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September 11, 2017 8:23 PM

US softens N Korea resolution ahead of UN vote tonight

The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote tonight on a draft resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea after the United States toned down its demands in a bid to win support from Russia and China. <br/><br/>Washington has led the international drive to punish the rogue state af...

September 11, 2017 7:41 PM

Indian-Americans provide relief materials post-Harvey

As residents of Texas began the process of restoring their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey, Indian-Americans and their community organisations are also doing their bit by providing relief materials and working tirelessly to clean up the mess caused by the storm. Nearly two weeks after Harvey made ...

September 11, 2017 6:34 PM

Two policemen killed in bomb attack in Egypt

Egyptian officials say, at least two policemen were killed and three others injured today after a roadside bomb targeted their vehicles in the restive North Sinai city of Al-Arish. Security sources said, ambulances were unable to reach the area of the incident immediately because terrorists were tar...

September 11, 2017 6:33 PM

Voting on UN resolution today placing ceiling on oil exports to North Korea

A UN Security Council sanctions resolution to be put to a vote today will place a ceiling on crude oil exports to North Korea instead of a complete oil embargo. It remains unclear whether China and Russia will support the resolution. Both countries have veto rights and are cautious about strong sanc...

September 11, 2017 6:32 PM

Women playing important role in development of economy, society: Nepal PM

Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that women are playing an important role in the development of economy and society. <br/><br/>Inaugurating the "Across Barriers-International Business Women&apos;s Summit" in Kathmandu this morning, Mr. Deuba said that SAARC (...

September 11, 2017 6:22 PM

Millions left without power as Hurricane Irma rips through Florida

In US, search and rescue teams in Florida are due to swing into action as daylight reveals the extent of damage wreaked by Hurricane Irma. The huge storm weakened as it moved up the state's western coast overnight but Miami and other urban areas have been battered and inundated. <br/><...

September 11, 2017 2:55 PM

US commemorates 9/11; Thousands expected to gather at World Trade Center

Americans are marking the anniversary of one of the nation's most scarring days known as 9/11 today. Thousands of 9/11 victims' relatives, survivors, rescuers and others are expected to gather at the World Trade Center to remember the deadliest terror attack on American soil. <br/>&l...

September 11, 2017 2:49 PM

Bangladesh calls for international help for Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh has urged the international community to come up with urgent humanitarian assistance to help the country address the Rohingya refugee crisis , and make Myanmar agree on immediate implementation of Kofi Annan Commission's recommendations. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters las...

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