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June 1, 2017 8:47 PM

Paris climate deal: EU and China rebuff US President Trump

Chinese and EU leaders are to agree a joint statement on the Paris climate agreement saying it is an imperative more important than ever. A draft of the document, seen by the BBC, stresses the highest political commitment to implement the deal.<br/><br/>It will be widely seen as a rebuff...

June 1, 2017 7:06 PM

Russian state never engaged in hacking, says President Putin

President Vladimir Putin today insisted that the Russian state has never engaged in hacking and scoffed at allegations that hackers could influence the outcome of elections in the United States or Europe. But he admitted the possibility that some individual hackers could have mounted some attacks am...

June 1, 2017 7:00 PM

44 Migrants found dead after vehicle broke down in desert of northern Niger

At least 44 migrants, including women and babies, were found dead after their vehicle broke down in the desert of northern Niger while on the way to Libya. The Red Cross has dispatched a team to the site to gather information on the circumstances.<br/><br/>In early May, eight migrants fr...

June 1, 2017 2:17 PM

India, Pak to become members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: China

China today said, India and Pakistan's admission to the Beijing-backed Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be formalised at the group's summit in Kazakhstan next week.<br/><br/>Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said, the members states of the SCO are accelerat...

June 1, 2017 2:14 PM

French prosecutor opens inquiry into Macron minister

A French public prosecutor today opened an investigation into the financial dealings of the head of Emmanuel Macron's successful presidential campaign, throwing a new spotlight on sleaze in a fraught election year. <br/><br/>The inquiry comes 10 days from a parliamentary election wh...

June 1, 2017 1:12 PM

Afghans mourn a day after massive truck bombing kills 90

Afghans today mourned the loss of family members, friends and colleagues a day after a massive truck bomb in the capital left at least 90 people dead and more than 450 others wounded in one of the worst extremist attacks. <br/><br/>Scores of people waited today in hospitals to learn the ...

June 1, 2017 11:58 AM

INS Sumitra of Indian navy reaches Chittagong with 33 Bangladeshis rescued

Off-shore patrol vessel INS Sumitra of the Indian navy reached Chittagong this morning and handed over the 33 Bangladeshis rescued a day after cyclone Mora lashed the Bangladesh coast. <br/><br/>Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Sringla handed them over to Chittagong Deputy Commissi...

June 1, 2017 11:47 AM

Tropical depression forms in Pacific near southern Mexico

A tropical depression formed off Mexico's southern Pacific coast today, prompting authorities to issue a tropical storm warning for a coastal region popular with tourists. <br/><br/>The US National Hurricane Center said the storm was centered about 165 kilometers south-southwest of ...

June 1, 2017 11:27 AM

Peace in Afghan a 'dream' until terrorism removed in Pak

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has said that peace in Afghanistan will remain a dream until terrorist safe havens are eliminated from Pakistan. <br/><br/>MQM leader Altaf Hussain said banned extremist and terrorists organisations have been given a free hand to operate in Pakistan. He sai...

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