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July 9, 2017 4:39 PM

India hits out at Pak for glorifying terrorist Burhan Wani

India hit out at Pakistan for glorifying terrorist Burhan Wani, saying Islamabad's terror support and sponsorship need to be condemned by one and all. <br/>&apos;<br/>New Delhi's reaction, through a tweet by External Affairs Ministry spokesman Gopal Baglay, came a day after Pak...

July 9, 2017 12:48 PM

Canada's British Columbia battles 180 wildfires

In Canada, a state of emergency has been declared in the province of British Columbia as it battles over 180 wildfires. Reports said lightning, strong winds and high heat were all contributing factors in the spread of the wildfires burning across hundreds of kilometres. <br/><br/>The wil...

July 9, 2017 12:46 PM

Japan floods toll rises to 18

In Japan, the death toll from heavy rains and floods in the southern part of the country has risen to 18. Officials said, 25 people are missing, as rescue teams continued their search for survivors. Swathes of Kyushu - the southernmost of Japan's four main islands - have been left devastated af...

July 9, 2017 10:58 AM

IS terrorists defences collapses; Iraqi forces to gain full control

Iraqi authorities will imminently announce a final victory in the battle to recapture Mosul from the Islamic State (IS) terrorists. US Brigadier General Robert Sofge told news agency AFP, that an announcement is imminent. IS terrorists defences in Mosul are collapsing fast and the Iraqi security for...

July 9, 2017 8:36 AM

Egypt: Security forces kill 14 terrorists in an encounter

In Egypt, security forces have killed 14 terrorists in an encounter in the country's northeast, a day after 23 Army personnel were killed in a militant attack in the restive North Sinai region.<br/><br/>The Interior ministry said in a statement that the security forces raided a trai...

July 9, 2017 8:36 AM

Pakistan tense ahead of Sharif probe completion

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) today threatened to reject the findings of a joint investigation team (JIT) probing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family for tax evasion.<br/><br/><br/>The six-member JIT set up in May by the Supreme Court is investigating the Sharifs for a...

July 9, 2017 8:36 AM

IS terrorists defences collapses; Iraqi forces to gain full control

Islamic State terrorists defences in the Iraqi city of Mosul are collapsing fast and the Iraqi security forces are expected to take full control soon. According to BBC reports, only a few metres remain to be taken. <br/><br/>Some troops have been seen celebrating on streets even though c...

July 9, 2017 7:21 AM

IS terrorists defences collapses; Iraqi forces to gain full control

Islamic State terrorists defences in the Iraqi city of Mosul are collapsing fast and the Iraqi security forces are expected to take full control soon. According to BBC reports, only a few metres remain to be taken. <br/><br/>Some troops have been seen celebrating on streets even though c...

July 9, 2017 7:18 AM

Pakistan tense ahead of Sharif probe completion

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) today threatened to reject the findings of a joint investigation team (JIT) probing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family for tax evasion.<br/><br/><br/>The six-member JIT set up in May by the Supreme Court is investigating the Sharifs for a...

July 9, 2017 4:52 AM

G20 nations pledge to strengthen health systems

The G20 nations, including India, today pledged to strengthen health systems and also combat the menace of antimicrobial resistance, AMR in Hamburg, Germany. The group termed AMR as a growing threat to public health and economic growth. <br/><br/>The declaration adopted by the nations sa...

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