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March 8, 2017 1:20 AM

Greece: Coast guard rescues 113 migrants in Ionian

Greece's coast guard says, 113 migrants have been rescued from a boat that ran into trouble in rough seas in the Ionian off the western coast of Greece.<br/> <br/>The coast guard said, the migrants were found sailing 59 kilometers west of the islands of Paxos and were picked up by a...

March 7, 2017 9:17 PM

Donald Trump backs draft Republican proposal to dismantle ObamaCare

US President Donald Trump today backed a draft Republican proposal to dismantle ObamaCare that was unveiled yesterday. He said the proposed health care legislation is out for review and negotiation. Trump, in a tweet this morning, described the bill proposed by fellow Republicans in the House of Rep...

March 7, 2017 8:58 PM

UK Plans for EU Exit Facing More Snags in Parliament

The British Government is facing more opposition to its plans for leaving the European Union from Parliament's unelected House of Lords. The Lords are likely today to pass an amendment to the government's Brexit bill requiring Parliament not just the government to approve Britain's ex...

March 7, 2017 8:57 PM

UN chief: World must act to avert famine in Somalia

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Somalia on an emergency visit aimed at drumming up support for an effort to avert a famine that could affect over six million people. Guterres said the world must act now. Somalia's newly-elected President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohame...

March 7, 2017 8:32 PM

"Destination North East" in Chandigarh attracting large number of people

In Chandigarh, a three day "Destination North East" being organised by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is attracting large number of people. <br/><br/>The day witnessed round table discussions and exhibition stalls showcasing various features of the Nort...

March 7, 2017 8:11 PM

Uttarakhand: Indo-Nepal joint Military exercise 'Surya Kiran' begins today

The 11th Indo - Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran commenced today at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The fourteen day exercise is aimed at training of troops in counter insurgency operations in mountainous terrain. It formally incorporates issues related to humanitarian assistance and disaster m...

March 7, 2017 7:40 PM

India to modernise 400 railway station with help of private enterprise

India is in the process of modernizing at least 400 of its railway station with the help of private enterprise over the next few years and will focus on safety and use of clean energy to develop the railway network in India. Delivering the keynote address at the &apos;Middle East Rail 2017&apos; con...

March 7, 2017 7:25 PM

US issues travel warning to citizens visiting Pak, Afghan and Bangladesh

The US has issued a travel warning for its citizens visiting Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The State Department said that terrorist groups in South Asia may be planning attacks in the region, possibly against US facilities, citizens and interests. <br/><br/>It said US citizens sh...

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