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May 15, 2017 4:51 PM

Counting of votes for first phase of local elections begins in Nepal

In Nepal counting of votes for first phase of local elections has begun and results are expected from the afternoon. Local elections were held in Nepal yesterday after a gap of 20 years for 281 out of 283 local bodies. Representatives for two local bodies have been elected unopposed. <br/><...

May 15, 2017 4:51 PM

Bangladesh top court upholds life term for cleric over war crimes

Bangladesh's apex court today upheld the life sentence given to Islamist preacher for committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.<br/><br/>The Supreme Court dismissed both the pleas filed by the state and the defence and stood by its earlier j...

May 15, 2017 2:17 PM

Seventeen inmates shot dead during Papua New Guinea prison break

In Papua New Guinea, prison guards have shot dead 17 inmates after a mass break-out at Buimo prison in Lae city. Police Chief Super&apos;in&apos;tendent, Anthony Wagambie, said three prisoners have been recaptured while 57 others managed to escape and remain at large. <br/><br/>Authoriti...

May 15, 2017 11:51 AM

US lawmakers ask Trump to turn over any James Comey tapes

In US, senior lawmakers have called on President Donald Trump to turn over any recordings of conversations with fired FBI Director James Comey.<br/><br/>Senate Democratic leader, Charles Schumer said, destroying any tapes would break the law. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said, the W...

May 15, 2017 8:24 AM

Pakistan cracks down on social media activists for criticizing Army

In Pakistan, authorities have unleashed a crackdown on social media activists accused of criticizing and ridiculing the army in their online postings. An official announcement late yesterday said the cyber crime wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been ordered to swiftly move against ...

May 15, 2017 8:12 AM

Central African Republic death toll could reach 30: UN

In Central African Republic, hundreds of civilians are seeking refuge inside a mosque in the border town of Bangassou amid ongoing attacks by Christian militias. UN officials and aid workers said, the attacks throughout the weekend on the town of Bangassou on the Congolese border killed atleast 30 c...

May 15, 2017 8:07 AM

Putin sits down at piano in China, plays songs

Russian President Vladimir Putin, known for his passion for the outdoors, showed off his softer side during a visit to China when he sat down to play the piano today. Putin is in Beijing on a state visit to discuss a One trillion Dollar infrastructure plan that strives to revive the ancient Silk Roa...

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