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October 11, 2016 5:54 PM

Vladimir Putin cancels Paris visit amid Syria row

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has cancelled a planned visit to France amid a row over Syria. He had been due to meet French President Francois Hollande and open a new Orthodox church later this month. But after France's government said talks would be confined to Syria the visit was hal...

October 11, 2016 5:53 PM

Vladimir Putin cancels Paris visit amid Syria row

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has cancelled a planned visit to France amid a row over Syria. He had been due to meet French President Francois Hollande and open a new Orthodox church later this month. But after France's government said talks would be confined to Syria the visit was hal...

October 11, 2016 5:53 PM

More cases of Cholera registered in Yemen: WHO

In Yemen, more cases of Cholera have been registered in the capital Sana'a. An official of the WHO told a news conference in Sana'a today that the number of cases has increased from five to 11 people. <br/><br/>The United Nations first reported the Cholera outbreak on Friday.&l...

October 11, 2016 5:51 PM

Hundreds of commandos deployed in Afghan city after attack

Afghanistan has deployed hundreds of commandos backed by NATO air strikes in Lashkar Gah to flush out Taliban militants. <br/><br/>Government special envoy for security in Helmand said, more than 300 commandos have been deployed to the city to prevent Taliban advancement. Fourteen people...

October 11, 2016 4:27 PM

Vladimir Putin to embark on four-day visit to India on Oct 14

President of Russia Vladimir Putin will embark on a four-day visit to India from 14th of this month. Besides attending BRICS Summit in Goa, Mr Putin will also hold 17th India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. <br/><br/>The External Affairs Ministry in a release said...

October 11, 2016 4:26 PM

Ecuador: ELN annonces to launch formal peace negotiations this month

The Colombian government and the country's second-largest rebel group, the National Liberation Army (ELN) have announced that they would launch formal peace negotiations on 27th of this month in Ecuador's capital Quito.<br/> <br/>The announcement of an open phase in the negotia...

October 11, 2016 2:18 PM

Pakistan: govt barred prominent journalist from leaving country

In Pakistan, government has barred a prominent journalist from leaving the country. Cyril Almedia, a Coloumnist and Reporter for "the Dawn" tweeted that he has been put on 'Exit Control List' by the Pakistan Government. <br/><br/>The development came less than a week ...

October 11, 2016 2:18 PM

US: 100 people rescued as floodwaters inundated North Carolina

In US, 100 of people were rescued by boat and helicopter as floodwaters inundated North Carolina towns in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Officials warned that life-threatening flooding from swollen rivers will continue for days. The White House said, the flooding prompted President Barack Obama to d...

October 11, 2016 11:52 AM

Zika virus likely to spread across Asia: WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) has said, Zika virus is likely to keep spreading across Asia. WHO Director Margaret Chan said in Manila that experts were still looking for ways to deal with the virus. She said, the scientists do not yet have answers to many critical questions.<br/>The mosquito...

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