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August 19, 2017 11:22 AM

Lebanese army launches operation against Islamic State

The Lebanese army today declared that it had launched an offensive against an Islamic State close to the Syrian border in the east of the country. <br/><br/>Army chief General Joseph Aoun said, the army is targeting Islamic State positions near the town of Ras Baalbek with rockets, artil...

August 19, 2017 11:21 AM

6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Fiji

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Fiji today. The US Geological Survey, USGS, said the deep quake was registered almost 158 miles northeast of the town of Lambasa and lied at the depth of 335 miles.<br/><br/>USGS said, there were no reports of damage or injury. The quake occur...

August 19, 2017 11:04 AM

Nepal PM thanks PM Modi for his condolences & sympathies to flood victims

Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed sincere thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his deepest condolences and sympathies to the flood victims and survivors in Nepal.<br/><br/>In a tweet PM Deuba also expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for his generous pledge of ...

August 19, 2017 8:28 AM

Steve Bannon steps down as Donald Trump's chief strategist

US President Donald Trump's embattled chief strategist Steve Bannon today left his position.<br/>&apos; <br/><br/>White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement in Washington that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed, that ...

August 19, 2017 7:13 AM

UN chief urges protection for civilians trapped in conflicts

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging people everywhere to protect the millions of civilians trapped in conflicts around the world who are routinely being killed in direct and indiscriminate attacks. <br/><br/>He told a UN event on the eve of World Humanitarian Day that protect...

August 19, 2017 7:00 AM

Disputed Venezuela assembly takes parliament's powers

Venezuela's controversial new constituent assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of assuming the powers of the opposition-led parliament. <br/><br/>The move has been rejected by parliament, which said Venezuelans and the international community would not recognise the new power...

August 19, 2017 6:45 AM

Police name three Moroccans suspected of Catalonia attacks

Spanish police has released the names of three Moroccans suspected of deadly terror attacks and who were shot dead overnight by security forces in the seaside resort of Cambrils.<br/><br/>Catalonia's regional police identified them as Moussa Oukabir, Said Aallaa and Mohamed Hychami....

August 19, 2017 5:54 AM

Disputed Venezuela assembly takes parliament's powers

Venezuela's controversial new constituent assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of assuming the powers of the opposition-led parliament. The move has been rejected by parliament, which said Venezuelans and the international community would not recognise the new powers. President Nicolas M...

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