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April 19, 2017 6:30 PM

Nepal: 5 Major political parties agree on local elections schedule

In Nepal, five major political parties have agreed that local elections should be held on scheduled date of May 14. These Parties also agreed that negotiations with the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) should continue to bring Madeshi leaders on board election process.<br/><...

April 19, 2017 2:17 PM

US says Iran complies with nuke deal but orders review on lifting sanctions

US President Donald Trump has ordered review of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program. In a letter to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson said, President has directed a National Security Council-led inter-agency to re...

April 19, 2017 2:13 PM

Syria evacuations resume after deadly bombing

In Syria, the evacuation of civilians and fighters from besieged Syrian towns resumed today after a weekend bombing at a transit point killed 126 people including 68 children. Dozens of buses from the government-held towns of Fuaa and Kafraya, which have been under crippling siege for more than two ...

April 19, 2017 11:38 AM

Thai king's cremation set for October 26

Thailand has confirmed that the cremation of late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej will be held on October 26. A senior government official said in Bangkok that the palace has confirmed that the King agrees with the Government's plan to cremate the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 26 at a public...

April 19, 2017 11:28 AM

Ecuador presidential recount confirms Lenin Moreno victory

In Ecuador, a recount of nearly 1.3 million votes cast in the Presidential election has showed no significant differences over previous results. National Electoral Council President, Juan Pablo Pozo, announced that the recount is over and it has ratified the results. <br/><br/>According ...

April 19, 2017 11:05 AM

US gunman kills three in race attack

In the United States, three white men were killed and another wounded when a black gunman opened fire in Fresno, California, in a suspected race attack. Police Chief Jerry Dyer said the incident happened yesterday near the headquarters for Catholic Charities and the suspect Kori Ali Muhammad, shot 1...

April 19, 2017 9:16 AM

UN to issue special stamps commemorating International Yoga Day on 21 June

United Nations will issue special stamps commemorating the International Yoga Day on June 21 this year. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin tweeted that the commemorative stamps will be released soon. <br/><br/>The UN postal agency, UN Postal Admini...

April 19, 2017 7:39 AM

At UN, US warns on human rights in Iran, Cuba, N.Korea

United States has singled out North Korea and Syria over human rights violations. She also warned at the United Nations that new conflicts could be triggered by rights abuses in Iran, Cuba and North Korea. US Ambassador Nikki Haley made the case at the Security Council yesterday that more attention ...

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