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June 8, 2017 8:42 PM

30 % of weapons handed to UN, says Colombia's FARC

FARC rebels in Colombia say they have handed over 30 per cent of their arms to United Nations monitors, under the terms of last year's peace agreement. They will hand over another one-third next Wednesday, with the remainder due to be surrendered in a fortnight's time. The weapons are to b...

June 8, 2017 8:36 PM

At least 43 killed in Zimbabwe road accident

In Zimbabwe, at least 43 people were killed after a bus driver lost control and rammed into a tree yesterday. Police said today the bus was travelling to Zambia when the crash occurred in the Nyamakate area near the border with Zambia. Cross-border coaches usually ferry traders from Zimbabwe who tra...

June 8, 2017 8:13 PM

UN Syria envoy visits Russia for talks on future peace negotiations

The United Nations envoy for Syria visited Russia today for talks focusing on future peace negotiations. Speaking at the start of his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Staffan de Mistura said it comes at a delicate important moment in Syria's 6-year civil war. <br/><...

June 8, 2017 7:24 PM

UN says 231 civilians trying to flee Mosul killed by IS

The UN has received reports that 231 Iraqi civilians have been killed by so-called Islamic State while attempting to flee Mosul over the past two weeks. At least 204 are believed to have been shot dead by militants during clashes with Iraqi security forces in the Shifa district last Thursday and Sat...

June 8, 2017 6:43 PM

At least 43 killed in Zimbabwe road accident

In Zimbabwe, at least 43 people were killed after a bus driver lost control and rammed into a tree yesterday. Police said today the bus was travelling to Zambia when the crash occurred in the Nyamakate area near the border with Zambia. Cross-border coaches usually ferry traders from Zimbabwe who tra...

June 8, 2017 1:38 PM

Polling underway in Britain to elect new Parliament

In Britain, polling is underway to elect a new Parliament. 46 million eligible voters are expected to cast their ballot to choose between Prime Minister Theresa May and Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn. <br/><br/>An estimated 1.5 million Indian-origin voters, are eligible to vote. The odd...

June 8, 2017 1:29 PM

Trump calls Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi over deepening diplomatic crisis

In a bid to resolve the deepening diplomatic crisis between Qatar and other Arab nations, US President Donald Trump called Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to take stock of the latest regional issues and discussed join...

June 8, 2017 12:17 PM

UK: Polling begIns to elect new Parliament

In Britain, polling began to elect a new Parliament. More than 40,000 polling stations across the country have been set up. A total of 650 Westminster MPs will be elected, with about 46.9 million people registered to vote. <br/><br/>That is up from the last general election, in 2015, whe...

June 8, 2017 10:56 AM

Myanmar's military finds plane wreckage, bodies

Myanmar's military said today it has found the wreckage of a plane in the Andaman Sea that went missing with around 120 people on board. Several bodies have also been recovered. <br/><br/>The country's Commander in Chief confirmed in a Facebook post that the wreckage had been f...

June 8, 2017 10:55 AM

Nepal's first woman Chief Justice retires

First woman Chief Justice of Nepal Supreme Court Sushila Karki has retired after attaining the age 65 years. She was appointed Chief Justice on July 11 last year. <br/><br/>She was 25th Chief Justice of Nepal Supreme Court. Justice Karki handled many important cases including impeachment...

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