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May 20, 2017 8:30 PM

Iraq: Suicide attack near oil-rich Basra kills at least 8

In Iraq, a suicide bombing near the oil-rich city of Basra today killed at least eight people. Military sources said the bomber blew up his explosives-laden car, killing five civilians and three troops. <br/><br/>A second attacker drove down a desert road after the explosion, and securit...

May 20, 2017 8:12 PM

Nepal: Counting for 1st phase of local body elections nears completion

In Nepal counting of votes for the first phase of local elections is nearing its completion. Almost 90 percent results have been so far declared. Out of 281 local bodies, results of Mayor and Chairperson in 261 have been declared. Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has emerged as the largest party. <...

May 20, 2017 7:49 PM

Iran strikes back at US with more reciprocal sanctions

Iran has sanctioned nine more US-linked businesses, organisations and people over America's sanctions over its ballistic missile programme. Iran's Foreign Ministry published a new sanctions list on its website today, which added nine targets. The sanctions means Iran could seize local asse...

May 20, 2017 6:34 PM

Rouhani re-elected as Iran's 12th President with thumping majority

Hassan Rouhani has been re-elected as Iran's 12th President with a thumping majority. Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli confirmed the result on state television, saying Rouhani has won 57 percent compared to 38.3 percent of votes for hardline challenger Ebrahim Raisi. <br/><br/...

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