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March 8, 2017 8:58 PM

Attack on military hospital in Afghan capital kills 30

Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says an attack on a military hospital in the capital has killed more than 30 people. An Islamic State affiliate claimed today's attack on the hospital in Kabul's heavily guarded diplomatic quarter, which set off clashes that lasted for several hours. &lt...

March 8, 2017 8:49 PM

Valfrejus avalanche: One dead and two missing in France

An avalanche at the French ski resort of Valfrejus has killed a Dutch tourist, while two others remain missing. According to local police, the authorities are still looking for the missing, who are also Dutch, after finding the snowboarder's body on an off-piste section. <br/><br/>T...

March 8, 2017 8:01 PM

Indian Coast Guard detains 10 Sri Lankan fishermen

Indian Coast Guard apprehended ten Sri Lankan fishermen and detained their two fishing boats for poaching in Indian waters today. The Lankan fishermen were handed over to Coastal Security Group marine police of Nagapattinam. Meanwhile Indian fishermen in Nagai Rameswaram Pudukottai continued their s...

March 8, 2017 7:27 PM

China calls on N Korea to suspend missile and nuclear tests

China has proposed that North Korea suspend its tests of missile and nuclear technology to defuse a looming crisis. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that in exchange, the US and South Korea could halt annual joint military drills, which consistently infuriate the North. The appeal comes after North Kor...

March 8, 2017 7:26 PM

Attack on military hospital in Afghan capital kills 30

Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says an attack on a military hospital in the capital has killed more than 30 people. An Islamic State affiliate claimed today's attack on the hospital in Kabul's heavily guarded diplomatic quarter, which set off clashes that lasted for several hours. &lt...

March 8, 2017 6:15 PM

Veto power for UNSC members should not come in way of UN body reform: India

India has said that the issue of veto power for the new permanent members in the reformed United Nations Security Council is important but it should not come in the way of reform of the UN body. Speaking at the informal meeting of General Assembly 2nd Inter-Governmental Negotiations meeting in New Y...

March 8, 2017 5:47 PM

Maldives: No-confidence motion submitted against Parliament Speaker

The Maldives United Opposition (MUO) led by Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), today submitted a motion of no confidence against the Parliament Speaker. The motion cited the Speaker&apos;s lack of fairness in conduct of Parliament, blatant disregard of Parliamentary procedures and his role in subvert...

March 8, 2017 5:39 PM

South Korean court to rule on impeached President Park's fate on Friday

South Korea's highest court will rule this week on whether impeached President Park Geun-hye should permanently step down over a corruption scandal or be reinstated to office. The Constitutional Court today said that it will issue the ruling on Friday. If the court formally unseats Park, the co...

March 8, 2017 5:07 PM

Govt launches web portal for obtaining CRZ clearances

Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave today launched the web portal for obtaining Coastal Regulation Zone clearances in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>The Minister termed the launch of the portal as a good example of ease of doing business. He said, the system will enable the project propone...

March 8, 2017 5:06 PM

Cleanliness is more important than political freedom: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said cleanliness is more important than political freedom. He was addressing sarpanchs from across India in Gandhinagar after giving away Nari. Mr. Modi honored 10 women Sarpanchs, who have adopted best practices in building toilets and working towards making their villa...

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