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May 29, 2017 7:57 PM

North Korea fires third short-range ballistic missile

North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile, its third missile test in as many weeks. The Scud flew about 450 kms before landing in Japanese waters, prompting Japan to lodge a protest. <br/><br/>The US Pacific Command said the missile was launched from Wonsan in North Korea and...

May 29, 2017 7:46 PM

Nepal observes 10th Republic Day today

Nepal observed the 10th Republic Day today by organising several programmes with top leaders congratulating the people on the successful conclusion of the first phase of the local-level election, saying it strengthened democracy. <br/><br/>President Bidya Devi Bhandari was the chief gues...

May 29, 2017 6:45 PM

Sri Lanka Floods: IndianNavy teams deployed; death toll rises to 177

Indian Navy diving and medical teams have been deployed to assist Sri Lanka Navy operations in the flood-hit southwestern region. The death toll from the disaster today rose to 177 with 104 people still missing in the island nation's worst torrential rains in 14 years. <br/><br/>Sri...

May 29, 2017 6:02 PM

Iraqi forces launch offensive against IS, ask residents to flee west Mosul

Iraqi forces pressed forward today with a broad offensive targeting Islamic State group-held areas in west Mosul and called for civilians to leave areas where fighting is taking place. <br/><br/>More than seven months into the massive operation to recapture Mosul from IS, Iraqi forces ha...

May 29, 2017 6:01 PM

China calls for dialogue after North Korea missile test

China pleaded again for dialogue today to ease regional tensions after North Korea launched its latest missile test in defiance of UN sanctions. The Chinese foreign ministry urged Pyongyang in a statement to refrain from activities that go against United Nations Security Council resolutions. <br/...

May 29, 2017 5:55 PM

China calls for dialogue after North Korea missile test

China pleaded again for dialogue today to ease regional tensions after North Korea launched its latest missile test in defiance of UN sanctions. The Chinese foreign ministry urged Pyongyang in a statement to refrain from activities that go against United Nations Security Council resolutions. <br/...

May 29, 2017 5:38 PM

Philippine army makes gains in Marawi Islamist battle

The Philippine military says, it has made gains retaking Marawi city from Islamist militants amid clashes that have left about 100 people dead. According to the military, militants now control only small pockets within the southern Philippine city. <br/><br/>But there are still reports o...

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