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June 3, 2017 12:31 PM

Donald Trump calls his maiden foreign trip historic

US President Donald Trump says, his first foreign trip as President was full of historic and unprecedented achievements that helped in advancing American interests. <br/><br/>He said in Washington that wherever he went his aim was to unlock a future of peace, prosperity, and hope for all...

June 3, 2017 11:41 AM

UN agencies call for urgent aid for cyclone-hit communities

The UN agencies have called for an urgent aid to help thousands of people in Bangladesh and Myanmar affected by Cyclone Mora, which swept across the Bay of Bengal earlier this week.<br/>The spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, Andrej Mahecic told journal...

June 3, 2017 8:51 AM

India, China, & EU reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement on climate change

China, the European Union (EU) and India, which along with the US make up the four biggest emitters of carbon dioxide, have restated their commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. <br/><br/>Top EU official Donald Tusk said at a summit with China that Brussels and Beijing...

June 3, 2017 8:50 AM

Nepal: Parliament to elect new Prime Minister tomorrow

Nepal parliament will elect new Prime Minister tomorrow. According to Secretary General of Parliament, voting will take place at 11 AM tomorrow. Nominations can be filed till 4 PM today and final list of candidates will be issued at 4.30 PM. <br/><br/>The decision to have voting for Prim...

June 3, 2017 8:50 AM

Floods drive thousands from homes in Brazil

In Brazil, heavy rains and mudslides have driven at least 70,000 people from their homes and killed 12 people in two northeastern Brazilian States. The State of Pernambuco has declared a state of emergency in 31 cities. <br/><br/>Authorities in the neighboring State of Alagoas also decla...

June 3, 2017 8:24 AM

Manchester attack: Singer Ariana Grande visits injured fans in hospital

US singer Ariana Grande has visited fans injured in last month's terror attack at her Manchester concert. The star spent time with youngsters at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in a surprise appearance ahead of a benefit concert tomorrow.<br/><br/>Following the singer&...

June 3, 2017 8:14 AM

US Defense Secretary Mattis to deliver address at Asia security summit

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will deliver an address at an international security conference today. Attention is focused on the Trump administration's stances on North Korea's nuclear and missile programs as well as China's increased assertiveness in the South China Sea. The Asia S...

June 3, 2017 8:12 AM

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude strikes in Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck in Papua New Guinea today, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake was at a depth of 118 miles and centered 68 miles west of Madang province. No tsunami warning was issued.

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