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February 11, 2017 1:42 PM

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is healthy after minor fault

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is healthy after minor fault and operating normally after spending over 24 hours in a protective "safe mode". US space agency said, New Horizons is healthy and continues to speed along towards its next target- the Kuiper Belt object 2014 MU69 - while its...

February 11, 2017 1:39 PM

Philippines: 15 killed in 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits island of Mindanao

In Philippines, at least 15 people have been killed and more than 120 injured when a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck the island of Mindanao in southern parts of the country. <br/><br/>Governor of Surigao del, Sol Matugas sai, the quake struck 14 kilometers northwest of S...

February 11, 2017 1:28 PM

Chinese soldier crossed over to India after 1962 war reaches Beijing

Chinese soldier Wang Qi and his family members arrived in Beijing today. Wang Qi, who crossed over to India after 1962 war, is visiting his home after five decades. The family was received by Chinese officials and the provincial government of Shaanxi province. <br/><br/>External Affairs ...

February 11, 2017 12:27 PM

Earthquake strikes southern Taiwan early today

A shallow earthquake struck southern Taiwan early today. According to US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the moderate 5.6-magnitude quake was 19 kilometres from Tainan city where a 6.4-magnitude quake last February toppled an apartment complex, burying residents and killing 115.<br/><br...

February 11, 2017 11:50 AM

Yemen fighting displaced 10 of thousands more people: UNHCR

The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR said that tens of thousands of people have been displaced amid the latest escalation of fighting along Yemen's western coastline. <br/><br/>UNHCR spokesman William Spindler said that 34,000 people fled their homes after fierce fighting erupte...

February 11, 2017 11:34 AM

Taiwan reacts to US President Donald Trump remarks on 'One China' policy

Taiwan has reacted to the remarks made by the US President Donald Trump that he will honor the 'One China' policy. A spokesperson of the President, Tsai Ing-wen, said in a statement that Taiwan has kept close contact with the US side over the matter. <br/><br/>He said, United S...

February 11, 2017 8:34 AM

US President Donald Trump warns Iranian President to be careful

US President Donald Trump has warned the Iranian President to be careful, after Hassan Rouhani was quoted as saying that anyone who speaks to Iranians with threats would regret. <br/><br/>The US President was replying to a query on a special flight, about Mr Rouhani's reported remar...

February 11, 2017 8:29 AM

Philippines: Strong earthquake with magnitude of 6.5 shakes Surigao city

In Philippines, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6(point)5 shook the Surigao del Norte province in southern region late today. According to the officials, the earthquake injured at least 2 people and damaged some buildings. <br/><br/>There was no threat of a tsunami from the quake...

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