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November 19, 2016 10:49 AM

Saudi-led coalition declares 48-hour ceasefire from today in Yemen

In Yemen, the Saudi-led coalition has declared a 48-hour ceasefire from today. In a statement it said, the ceasefire will begin from 12:00 noon in Yemen's timing. <br/><br/>The truce will be renewed if the Houthi rebels and their allies abide and allow aid deliveries to besieged cit...

November 19, 2016 10:49 AM

5.4 magnitude earthquake felt in western Japan today

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 was felt in western Japan today. <br/><br/>Japan Meteorological Agency said, the epicentre of the earthquake, was in Wakayama prefecture. There was no immediate reports of damage because of the tremor and no tsunami warning was issued.

November 19, 2016 8:19 AM

'Zika virus outbreak no longer poses a world public health emergency'

World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that Zika virus outbreak no longer poses a world public health emergency. In an online press conference, the world health body's emergency committee Chair Dr David Heymann said, the Zika virus remains a highly significant and long term problem, but ...

November 19, 2016 7:49 AM

Zika virus outbreak no longer poses world public health emergency: WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that Zika virus outbreak no longer poses a world public health emergency. In an online press conference, the world health body's emergency committee Chair Dr David Heymann said, the Zika virus remains a highly significant and long term problem, but ...

November 19, 2016 7:49 AM

Yemen: 40 people killed in fighting between rebels & loyalists

In Yemen, almost 40 people have been killed in intense fighting between rebels and loyalists in the outskirts of Taez. The clashes have eliminated hope of the warring parties abiding by a truce announced by US Secretary of State John Kerry that was to have taken effect on Thursday.<br/><br/...

November 19, 2016 7:42 AM

India welcomes Marrakesh Action Proclamation

India has welcomed the Marrakesh Action Proclamation saying that most of its demands, including the issue of providing finance to developing nations to tackle climate change, have been incorporated. Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh that whatever issues Ind...

November 19, 2016 7:34 AM

Pakistan must take more effective action against terror: US

US has said, Pakistan can and must take more effective action against terror groups operating from its soil as no state should allow its territory to be used to launch attacks into another. <br/><br/>A senior White House official said, while recognising the sacrifices of people and the s...

November 19, 2016 6:50 AM

Donald Trump picks Michael Flynn as NSA

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced key Cabinet picks, with the post of National Security Adviser going to his military Adviser Michael Flynn. Mr Flynn is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General and former director of the Defence Intelligence Agency. Flynn served as Mr Trump's...

November 18, 2016 10:14 PM

UN should do more to send right message to terror groups: India

Stressing that the United Nations must do more to send the right message to terrorist groups, India has told the world body that inconsistent implementation of sanctions on some of these terrorist eats away at the UN's authority. <br/><br/>Participating in a debate on situation in A...

November 18, 2016 10:13 PM

Singapore executes two foreigners for drug trafficking

Singapore today executed two foreigners convicted of drug trafficking. The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said in a statement that a Nigerian and a Malaysian were hanged today, a day-after their last minute appeals were rejected by the the country's highest court. <br/><br/>CNB said...

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