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August 16, 2017 5:21 AM

Boko Haram extremists kill at camp in northeast Nigeria

In Nigeria, 20 people have been killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram extremists in northeastern village of Mandarari. <br/><br/>A local official said, at least three suicide bombers entered the market last evening posing as buyers, then went to the nearby camp for people displaced...

August 16, 2017 5:21 AM

More than 400 killed in Sierra Leone mudslide

In Sierra Leone, the death toll has crossed over 400 in the mudslides caused by heavy rain on Monday. President Ernest Bai Koroma said that his country needs "urgent support now" for thousands of people affected by flash flooding and mudslides in and around the capital Freetown.<br/>...

August 16, 2017 12:52 AM

Religious freedom under attack in Pakistan: US

The United States said, religious freedom is under attack in Pakistan. A report released by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, said that minorities like Sikhs, Christians and Hindus remained concerned over government's inadequate action to address forced conversions to Islam.<br/>&apos;&lt...

August 16, 2017 12:08 AM

Nepal, China sign three pacts to boost their ties

Nepal and China today signed three pacts to further boost their ties in power and energy sectors. The pacts were signed to undertake a feasibility study to excavate natural gas and petroleum in the Himalayan country, including in the southern Terai plains.<br/>&apos;<br/>Both the countri...

August 15, 2017 10:02 PM

Death toll in Nepal floods climbs to 123

In Nepal, the death toll in flood and landslide has climbed up to 123. Thirty five persons are still missing. Home Minister Janardan Sharma today informed the parliament that relief and rescue work has been intensified. He said that around 80 percent of the land in flood-affected districts have been...

August 15, 2017 9:34 PM

Death toll in Nepal floods climbs to 115

The death toll from widespread flooding and landslides in Nepal today climbed to 115 with nearly 40 people still unaccounted for and over six million affected by incessant rainfall across the Himalayan country. More than 2,800 houses have been completely destroyed.<br/><br/>Normal life i...

August 15, 2017 9:34 PM

More than 300 killed in Sierra Leone mudslides and flooding

In Sierra Leone, more than 300 people were killed in the capital Freetown following mudslides and torrential flooding. Red Cross spokesman Patrick Massaquoi said 312 people were confirmed dead and warned the toll could rise further. <br/><br/>According to Redcross, homes in Freetown were...

August 15, 2017 9:34 PM

3,000 firefighters in Portugal combat raging wildfire

Around 3,000 firefighters in Portugal are engaged to put out more than 150 wildfires raging across the country. Fifty-five people have been injured by fires in Portugal since August 9. Officials in Lisbon said, persistent hot and dry weather stoked the flames.<br/><br/>Portugal has been ...

August 15, 2017 9:07 PM

Around 3,000 firefighters in Portugal combat raging wildfire

Around 3,000 firefighters in Portugal are engaged to put out more than 150 wildfires raging across the country. Fifty-five people have been injured by fires in Portugal since August 9. Officials in Lisbon said, persistent hot and dry weather stoked the flames.<br/><br/>Portugal has been ...

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