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August 17, 2017 11:31 AM

US experts welcome two-by-two ministerial dialogue between India & US

The decision by India and the US to establish a new two-by-two ministerial dialogue has been welcomed by top American experts who believe that it will enhance strategic coordination between the two nations.<br/><br/>According to the White House, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minist...

August 17, 2017 11:05 AM

Venezuela: 37 people killed in prison riot in Puerto Ayacucho

In Venezuela, at least 37 people have been killed in a prison riot in Puerto Ayacucho, the capital of Amazonas state.<br/><br/>Prosecutors said 14 officials were also wounded in the violence and Special interior ministry forces were sent in to regain control of the jail. Two prison-monit...

August 17, 2017 8:15 AM

Gaza: Suicide bomber blows himself, wounds several people

Gaza's Hamas authorities say a suicide bomber blew himself up when security officers tried to stop him from infiltrating into Egypt, and several people were wounded. The Interior Ministry says the assailant died and a companion was injured. One of the wounded was reported in serious condition.&...

August 17, 2017 8:14 AM

Guatemala: 7 people killed in gang attack on hospital

In Guatemala, at least seven people were killed when attackers stormed into one of largest hospitals with guns blazing to free an imprisoned gang member. Officials said five were arrested.<br/><br/>Carlos Soto, Director of Roosevelt Hospital in the capital, said an unknown number of gunm...

August 17, 2017 7:43 AM

Saudi Arabia's King orders Qatar border to reopen for hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered that the border with Qatar be reopened to allow pilgrims to carry out their annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Official state media said today the decision represents the first step forward since a diplomatic crisis began when Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain an...

August 17, 2017 7:34 AM

Colombia announces plans to protect demobilised members of FARC rebel force

Colombia has announced plans to protect demobilised members of the FARC rebel force, whose leaders say some of their ex-fighters have been murdered.<br/><br/>The 7,000 members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia have disarmed under a peace deal and are preparing to enter civili...

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