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February 24, 2017 8:08 AM

US: 3 men wounded in shooting at bar in Olathe, Kansas

In US, three men were wounded in a shooting at a bar in Olathe, Kansas on Wednesday night and one of them later died. A barman told local media a man used racial slurs before opening fire. Two of the victims, including the deceased, appear to be Indian.<br/><br/>Police are investigating ...

February 24, 2017 7:34 AM

Chemical used in killing of Kim Jong-Nam identified as nerve agent

The chemical substance used in the killing of the North Korean leader's half-brother has been identified as a nerve agent. Malaysian police said Kim Jong-nam was poisoned at Kuala Lumpur airport after two women wiped a toxin on his face.<br/><br/>The VX nerve agent was found on his ...

February 24, 2017 7:23 AM

Maha Shivaratri being celebrated at famous Pashupatinath temple in Nepal

Maha Shivaratri is being celebrated with gaiety and religious fervour in Nepal. Our Kathmandu correspondent reports that thousands of devotees offering prayers at famous Pashupatinath temple.<br/><br/>Amid chants of Om Namah Shivaye and Shambhu Kathmandu is fully gripped in the festivity...

February 24, 2017 7:21 AM

India's Foreign Secy Jaishankar calls on Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka

India's Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar called on the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka last evening and discussed recent developments in Indo-Bangla relations and the region. During the talks, Mr. Jaishankar raised the issue of SAARC and drew her attention to its current deadloc...

February 24, 2017 7:12 AM

UNSC likely to vote next week on Syria sanction

The UN Security Council is likely to vote next week on a draft resolution that would slap sanctions on Syria over the use of chemical weapons. However, it is likely possible that Russia might veto the measure.<br/><br/>Britain, France and the United States are pushing for a ban on the sa...

February 24, 2017 6:20 AM

UN likely to vote next week on Syria sanctions

The UN Security Council is likely to vote next week on a draft resolution that would slap sanctions on Syria over the use of chemical weapons. However, it is likely possible that Russia might veto the measure. Britain, France and the United States are pushing for a ban on the sale of helicopters to ...

February 24, 2017 2:34 AM

9th BRICS Summit to be held in China's Xiamen city

The ninth BRICS Summit will be held in China's Xiamen city from September 3 to 5, State Councilor Yang Jiechi said this today. &apos;While addressing the First Sherpa Meeting of the summit in Nanjing, he said the theme of this year's event is 'BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighte...

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