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September 8, 2017 1:17 PM

Earthquake of magnitude 8.1 strikes off Mexico's Pacific coast

A strong earthquake of magnitude 8.1 has struck in the Pacific off the southern coast of Mexico, killing at least five people. The United States Geological Survey said, the epicentre was about 87 kms south-west of the town of Pijijiapan and at a depth of 70 kms. <br/><br/>A tsunami warni...

September 8, 2017 1:17 PM

Sri Lankan foreign minister to reach New Delhi on two-day visit

Sri Lankan foreign minister Tilak Marapana will reach New Delhi today on a two-day visit to India. He is being accompanied by Sri Lankan Foreign secretary Prasad Kariyawasam and other senior officials. This will be the maiden overseas trip for Sri Lankan minister after taking over as foreign ministe...

September 8, 2017 1:07 PM

Scientists identifies 27 distinct types of human emotions

Scientists have identified 27 distinct types of emotions, challenging a long-held assumption that our feelings fall within the universal categories of happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear and disgust. <br/><br/>Using novel statistical models to analyse the responses of more than 800...

September 8, 2017 12:38 PM

US-India bilateral relationship stands on its own: America Diplomat

A top America diplomat said, the US-India military ties has been an extraordinary story of the past decade and the bilateral relationship stands on its own. Alice Wells, the acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, said both India and China are leading powers but the ...

September 8, 2017 12:38 PM

Sri Lankan foreign minister to reach New Delhi on three-day visit

Sri Lankan foreign minister Tilak Marapana will reach New Delhi today on a three-day visit to India. He is being accompanied by Sri Lankan Foreign secretary Prasad Kariyawasam and other senior officials. This will be the maiden overseas trip for Sri Lankan minister after taking over as foreign minis...

September 8, 2017 12:38 PM

Earthquake of magnitude 8.1 strikes off Mexico's Pacific coast

A strong earthquake of magnitude 8 has struck in the Pacific off the southern coast of Mexico. The epicentre was about 100 kms south-west of the town of Pijijiapan and at a depth of 35 kms. <br/><br/>The United States Geological Survey said, a tsunami warning has been issued for Mexico, ...

September 8, 2017 12:37 PM

Australians turn in 26,000 firearms in national amnesty

Australians have handed in nearly 26,000 firearms in the nation's first gun amnesty since its landmark response to a mass shooting in 1996. The amnesty began on 1st July to help counter a growing terrorism threat and an influx of arms in the country. It is illegal to own an unregistered firearm...

September 8, 2017 12:37 PM

Hurricane Irma pummels Turks and Caicos islands

Hurricane Irma has pummelled the Turks and Caicos Islands after leaving a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, killing at least 14 people. Howling winds and rough seas battered the British overseas territory, experiencing a top-rated category five hurricane for the first time. There has been s...

September 8, 2017 12:37 PM

Spain's constitutional court suspends Catalan referendum law

Spain's constitutional court has suspended a referendum law passed by the Catalan Parliament to hold a vote on independence next month. The court says, it will consider whether the law breaches Spain's Constitution. <br/><br/>Despite the decision, Catalan leaders say the vote w...

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