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January 26, 2017 2:15 PM

UN to Help Ensure Smooth Transition in Gambia

The United Nations has deployed officials to Gambia to help ensure a smooth transition from former President Yahya Jammeh's Government to that of incoming President Adama Barrow. <br/><br/>In an interview to media, Special representative of the UN, Secretary General for West Africa,...

January 26, 2017 2:12 PM

Bangladesh: Police breaks up an anti-Ramphal coal power plant protest in Dhaka

In Bangladesh, police today broke up an anti-Ramphal coal power plant protest in Dhaka during a half-day shut down in the capital. The leaders and activists of the National Committee to Protect Gas, Natural Resources, Power and Ports called for a eight-hour general strike in the capital protesting a...

January 26, 2017 2:09 PM

Final toll for Italy avalanche stands at 29 as recovery ends

Italy has put the final death toll from the devastating avalanche to 29. Final bodies were pulled out of the rubble of a hotel crushed by tons of snow in Rigopiano in central Italy. <br/><br/>According to the update issued by Firefighters, nine people were rescued and two escaped.<br/...

January 26, 2017 1:46 PM

Wants to fight fire with fire when it comes to terrorism: Trump

US President Donald Trump has suggested reinstatement of torture and other interrogation techniques. In an interview with media, Mr Trump said, he believes waterboarding works, adding that he wants to fight fire with fire when it comes to terrorism. Asserting to do everything within the bounds of la...

January 26, 2017 1:45 PM

Russian envoy to India passes away due to heart failure

Russian Ambassador to India, Alexander Kadakin passed away due to heart failure this morning. He was 67. He breathed his last at 8:50 am in New Delhi after brief illness.<br/><br/>Mr Kadakin had contributed greatly to strengthen India-Russia relations. He had served as the Russian Ambass...

January 26, 2017 1:33 PM

Australia celebrates its National Day today

In Australia, thousands of protesters staged marches today in several cities including Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, demanding the date of Australia Day, that is 26 January be changed. Protesters say, 26th January is the beginning of the dispossession of Aborigines, who trace their lineage on the isl...

January 26, 2017 1:23 PM

Republic Day celebrations across borders

The Indian community in Sri Lanka gathered in large numbers to celebrate Republic Day. The main function was held at India House in Colombo where High Commissioner Taranjeet Singh Sandhu unfurled the tricolor. A contingent of Border Security Force turned out in their ceremonial dress to salute the n...

January 26, 2017 12:54 PM

Russian envoy to India passes away due to heart failure

Russian Ambassador to India, Alexander Kadakin passed away due to heart failure this morning. He breathed his last at 8:50 am in New Delhi. Mr Kadakin had greatly contributed to strengthen India-Russia relations greatly. He had served as the Russian Ambassador to India since October 2009.<br/>...

January 26, 2017 12:09 PM

Donald Trump orders wall to be built on Mexico border

Mexico has said, it will not pay for US President Donald Trump's border wall. In a message to the nation, President Enrique Pena Nieto said, Mexico does not believe in walls and will decide the next steps on the basis of the report by functionaries in Washington and advice from the chamber of c...

January 26, 2017 11:43 AM

Turkey to hold referendum on new constitution in early April

Turkey will hold a referendum on constitutional changes that include switching to a Presidential system in early April. This was announced by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim during a party heads meeting in Ankara today. <br/><br/>Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, he would act rapidly...

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