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August 22, 2017 1:43 PM

US will deepen its strategic partnership with India: Trump

US President Donald Trump, in a prime-time televised address to the nation, laid out his South Asia policy saying a "critical part" of it was to further develop US' strategic partnership with India. He ruled out a hasty withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan and sought an enhanced ...

August 22, 2017 1:21 PM

Syria: 42 Civilians killed in US-led air strikes on IS territory in Raqa

In Syria, at least 42 civilians were killed in US-led air strikes on an Islamic State terror group territory in Raqa. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, 19 children and 12 women were among those killed in the raids which hit several neighbourhoods in the northern city.<br/><br/&g...

August 22, 2017 1:21 PM

Maldives: Parliament session adjourned amidst chaos today

In Maldives, the Parliament session was adjourned amidst chaos in the house today as opposition MPs were prevented from bringing the no confidence motion against parliament speaker for the second time.<br/><br/>Mohammed Maleeh, a former minister and currently MP told our correspondent th...

August 22, 2017 8:17 AM

Total solar eclipse turns day into night across United States

Millions of Americans gazed in wonder through telescopes, cameras and disposable protective glasses as the moon blotted out the sun in the first full-blown solar eclipse to sweep the US from coast to coast in nearly a century.<br/><br/>The temperature dropped, birds quieted down, cricket...

August 22, 2017 6:53 AM

Afghanistan: Blast occurred in heavily fortified diplomatic area of Kabul

In Afghanistan, a blast occurred in the heavily fortified diplomatic area of the capital Kabul. The unidentified attackers used a rocket for the blast into the area, where most embassies and the headquarters of NATO's operations in Afghanistan are located. A police officer said there were no im...

August 22, 2017 6:46 AM

3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Italian resort island of Ischia

A 3(point)6-magnitude earthquake rattled the Italian resort island of Ischia, collapsing some buildings, cutting electricity and sending panicked residents and tourists into the streets.<br/><br/>Doctors reported that at least one person was killed and about 20 people suffered slight inj...

August 22, 2017 12:28 AM

Russia boosts air campaign to help recapture key Syrian city

Russia said it has intensified its air campaign in Syria to help President Bashar Assad's forces drive Islamic State militants from Deir el-Zour, a major stronghold for the group, killing an estimated 800 militants across the country this month alone.<br/>&apos;<br/>Col. Gen. Sergei...

August 21, 2017 9:06 PM

Nepal: parliament rejects Second Constitution Amendment Bill

The much awaited Second Constitution Amendment Bill has been rejected by the Nepal parliament as it could not get required two third majority. <br/><br/>After a clause wise discussion, the speaker Onsari Gharti announced this evening that 347 members voted in favour of the bill and 206 a...

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