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May 17, 2017 12:12 PM

UN chief Guterres watching India- Pak situation closely: Stephane Dujarric

UN says, it is closely watching tensions between India and Pakistan. UN spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric at the daily press briefing yesterday said, Secretary General, Antonio Guterres is watching the rising tensions at the border between India and Pakistan. <br/><br/>He said the UN Chief...

May 17, 2017 12:07 PM

US, Turkish leaders put best face on ties amid tensions

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, his country would not accept a US alliance with Kurdish forces fighting in Syria. At a joint news conference with President Donald Trump after their talks at White House, Erdogan said, there is no place for terrorist organisations in the future of the re...

May 17, 2017 8:03 AM

Nepal polls: Vote count underway in 34 districts

In Nepal counting of votes for the first phase of local elections is underway in 34 districts. According to Election Commission of Nepal counting is going on in 257 local bodies out of 281. <br/><br/>Nepali Congress has won 14 posts of Mayor/Chairperson, Communist Party of Nepal (UML) ha...

May 17, 2017 7:36 AM

US imposes sanctions on Syrians, entities linked to government

The US Treasury imposed sanctions yesterday against five entities and five people accused of providing support to Syria's government or linked to those previously sanctioned over the Syrian government's violence against its citizens. <br/><br/>Among those put on the Treasury sa...

May 17, 2017 7:36 AM

Trump to address Muslim leaders on 'Peaceful Vision Of Islam'

The US President Donald Trump will urge unity between the world's major faiths on an ambitious first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Jerusalem. <br/><br/>According to White House Trump will address a gathering of Muslim leaders on his hopes for a peaceful vision of Isl...

May 17, 2017 7:33 AM

Sri Lanka backs India's Stand on China-Pak Economic Corridor

Sri Lanka, which attended One Belt One Road conference in Beijing has backed India's concern over the Kashmir issue. <br/><br/>Speaking to PTI, Sarath Amanugama, Sri Lanka's Minister on Special Assignment said, it is difficult for New Delhi to accept the China-Pakistan Economic...

May 17, 2017 7:15 AM

US aims to sway China on new North Korea sanctions after test: Haley

The United States said it believed it could persuade China to impose new UN sanctions on North Korea following its latest ballistic missile test and warned that Washington would also target and "call out" countries supporting Pyongyang. <br/><br/>Speaking to reporters ahead of ...

May 16, 2017 8:01 PM

Mexico: Journalist Javier Valdez shot dead in Sinaloa

Mexican journalist Javier Valdez, known for his award-winning coverage of the drug trade, has been shot dead. <br/><br/>Unidentified attackers opened fire on him yesterday in Culiacan city in the north-western state of Sinaloa, where he lived and worked. Valdez, 50, received the Internat...

May 16, 2017 7:28 PM

Counting of votes for first phase of local elections is underway in Nepal

Counting of votes in Nepal for the first phase of local elections is underway in 34 districts. <br/><br/>According to Election Commission of Nepal counting is going on in 257 local bodies out of 281. Nepali Congress has won 10 posts of Mayor/Chairperson, Communist Party of Nepal (UML) ha...

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