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May 21, 2017 4:49 PM

Two Indian peacekeepers to be honored posthumously with UN medal

Two Indian peacekeepers will be among 117 military, police and civilian personnel to be honored with a prestigious UN medal awarded posthumously for their courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.<br/><br/>Rifleman Brijesh Thapa who served with the UN Organisation Stabilization Mission ...

May 21, 2017 3:36 PM

Nepal: Counting of votes for 1st phase of local elections is almost complete

In Nepal counting of votes for the first phase of local elections is almost complete. More than 90 percent results have been so far declared. Out of 281 local bodies, results of Mayor and Chairperson in 266 have been declared. Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has emerged as the largest party. It has w...

May 21, 2017 2:40 PM

Baloch protesters demonstrate against Pakistan in London

The Baloch Republican Party, BRP, held a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London against Pakistani brutalities in the restive Balochistan.<br/><br/>The protesters accused the army of the illegal abduction of Baloch women and unleashing bloodshed in the region. BRP presiden...

May 21, 2017 1:40 PM

US president Donald Trump expects to give speech on Islam in Saudi

US President Donald Trump is expected to underline the need to confront extremism in Islam when he makes a speech in Saudi Arabia later today. <br/><br/>His address, to leaders of 50 Muslim-majority countries, will come on the second day of his first presidential trip abroad. It is expec...

May 21, 2017 1:40 PM

Taliban raid kills 20 policemen in southern Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, at least 20 policemen were killed and 15 others injured today when Taliban terrorists stormed multiple security outposts in the volatile southern province of Zabul. <br/><br/>Provincial Governor Bismillah Afghanmal said a group of terrorists armed with heavy and light wea...

May 21, 2017 11:35 AM

Pakistan: Imran Khan warns govt against curbs on media, social media

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has warned the government against imposition of curbs on media and social media. He said that his party will not allow the government to suppress the voice of the people in any case. <br/><br/>Addressing a rally at Quetta's Ayub Stadium on F...

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