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March 16, 2017 7:41 AM

At least 31 people killed after Damascus suicide bombings

In Syria, two suicide bombings hit capital Damascus, killing 31 people and wounding 102 others. State news agency SANA reported that a suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest in the capital's main judicial building yesterday. A second attacker detonated himself at a restaurant in the Rabweh...

March 16, 2017 7:38 AM

Federal Judge in Hawaii blocks Trump's latest travel ban

In the United States, a Federal judge in Hawaii has blocked President Donald Trump's new travel ban, a day before it was due to begin from tomorrow. The ruling by US District Judge Derrick Watson stops the executive order from going into effect. <br/><br/>Hawaii is one of several US...

March 16, 2017 7:35 AM

Dutch PM's Party wins most seats: exit poll

In the Netherlands, exit polls predict Prime Minister Mark Rutte's party's win in most seats in parliamentary elections. Early results confirm the exit poll prediction as the Prime Minister's centre-right VVD Party has, so far, won 33 of 150 seats.<br/><br/>His party came ...

March 16, 2017 7:26 AM

Donald Trump stands by wiretap claim

US President Donald Trump has stood by his claim that Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower last year. He told Fox News that a wiretap covers a lot of different things and hinted more could emerge in the coming weeks. Mr Obama has denied the charge and former spy chiefs and several lawmakers have said...

March 16, 2017 6:49 AM

Death toll in Ethiopia landfill collapse rises to 113

In Ethiopia, the death toll from a massive landslide near capital Addis Ababa rose to 113, as the search for the missing continues. <br/><br/>Part of the largest hillside at the Koshe landfill site collapsed on Saturday, burying a slum that had been built on the landfill. Communications ...

March 16, 2017 6:49 AM

Trump, Saudi Deputy Crown Prince agree to work toward stronger ties

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabian Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to explore ways to further strengthen strategic relations between the two countries. The White House said, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to stability in the Middle East, which is confronted ...

March 16, 2017 6:49 AM

Senate confirms Trump security adviser

In US, the Senate has voted overwhelmingly to confirm former Republican Senator Dan Coats to be President Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence and approve Army Lieutenant General HR McMaster as National Security Adviser.<br/><br/>Coats had served as US Ambassador to Germ...

March 16, 2017 6:49 AM

At least 31 people killed after Damascus suicide bombings

In Syria, two suicide bombings hit capital Damascus, killing 31 people and wounding 102 others. State news agency SANA reported that a suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest in the capital's main judicial building yesterday. A second attacker detonated himself at a restaurant in the Rabweh...

March 16, 2017 6:48 AM

Pakistan launches population census

Pakistan has launched a countrywide census, the first in nearly two decades. The census, started yesterday with the assistance of over 2 lakh troops, is being conducted in two phases. At least one soldier will accompany each civilian enumerator going from house to house to enlist the number of house...

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