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May 31, 2017 8:17 PM

80 killed in massive blast near Indian embassy in Kabul

In Afghanistan, a powerful vehicle bomb today hit the diplomatic area of the capital Kabul, killing at least 80 people and injuring 350. It struck near Zanbaq Square in the heavily fortified zone, with civilians said to be the main casualties. <br/><br/>The morning rush-hour blast create...

May 31, 2017 7:29 PM

Nepal: Mountaineer Ravi Kumar's mortal remains being brought to India

The mortal remains of Indian mountaineer Ravi Kumar has been taken to home. His body was flown to New Delhi from Kathmandu this evening. His brother is accompanying the body.<br/><br/>According to post-mortem report Ravi Kumar died due to high altitude sickness and blunt force injury to ...

May 31, 2017 5:17 PM

Nepal: Second phase of local elections to be held on June 28

The second phase of local elections in Nepal has been rescheduled for June 28. The decision was taken at cabinet meeting held at Kathmandu today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.<br/><br/>According to Information and Communication Minister Sushil Kumar Karki th...

May 31, 2017 12:38 PM

Lanka floods death toll exceeds 200

The death toll in Sri Lanka's floods has climbed to 202 with 94 people still missing in the country's worst torrential rains since 2003.<br/><br/>The floods have displaced nearly half a million people. The Disaster Management Centre said at least 629,742 people of 163,701 famil...

May 31, 2017 11:36 AM

Trump urges world leaders to call him on his cellphone: Report

US President Donald Trump has raised security concerns as he urged world leaders to call him on his cellphone instead of using official channels of communication. <br/><br/>Officials said leaders of Canada, Mexico and France were given his personal mobile number, with Canadian Prime Mini...

May 31, 2017 10:58 AM

Massive blast near Indian Embassy in Kabul

A powerful blast today rocked Afghan capital Kabul's high-security diplomatic area where the Indian embassy is located. <br/><br/>Afghan officials said at least 50 people have been killed or wounded by a suicide car bombing. Reports said the massive blast also smashed windows of the...

May 31, 2017 10:22 AM

Kabul blast: Huge explosion hits Afghan capital

A huge explosion has hit the Afghan capital, Kabul. Reports say the explosion happened in an area close to foreign embassies. <br/><br/>It was not immediately clear whether there were casualties. Images circulating on social media appeared to show a large cloud of black smoke over the ci...

May 31, 2017 8:02 AM

World observes No Tobacco Day today

Today is World No Tobacco Day which is observed around the world every year on May 31. This year World No Tobacco Day, WNTD, is focusing on the theme tobacco as a threat to development. This theme has been set by the World Health Organization, WHO. <br/><br/>The campaign aims to demonstr...

May 31, 2017 7:44 AM

World observes No Tobacco Day today

Today is World No Tobacco Day which is observed around the world every year on May 31. This year World No Tobacco Day, WNTD, is focusing on the theme tobacco as a threat to development. This theme has been set by the World Health Organization, WHO. <br/><br/>The campaign aims to demonstr...

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