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October 11, 2016 11:41 AM

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 11:32 AM

Sri Lanka: Samudra Paheredar reaches Colombo

A state of the art Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard, Samudra Paheredar, reached Colombo, Sri Lanka last evening on its maiden visit to the country. During its halt in Colombo, the ship&apos;s crew will participate in professional training and sports interactions with Sri Lanka Coas...

October 11, 2016 10:22 AM

India donates Rs 9.3 million to Mandela Foundation

India donated 9.3 million rupees to the Nelson Mandela Foundation to help it in its welfare work for the people of South Africa. Announcing the donation at the offices of the Foundation in Johannesburg yesterday, Indian High Commissioner Ruchi Ghanashyam said, the donation was a direct result of the...

October 11, 2016 7:50 AM

China: 22 people killed after four buildings collapse in Zhejiang

In China, at least 22 people were killed when four multi-storey residential buildings packed with migrant workers collapsed in eastern coastal Zhejiang Province yesterday. 28 people were reportedly pulled from the debris, but only six survived. <br/><br/>Local officials said, rescuers we...

October 11, 2016 7:45 AM

Morocco: Abdelilah Bekirane appointed for another term as PM

In Morocco, Abdelilah Bekirane, leader of Morocco's Islamic Justice and Development Party has been appointed for another term as the country's Prime Minister. Mohammed VI, the king of Morocco, made the announcement yesterday, after Benkirane's PJD party emerged with the most number of...

October 11, 2016 7:38 AM

US: 100 people rescued as floodwaters inundated North Carolina towns

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 7:27 AM

No longer defend or campaign with Donald Trump, says Paul Ryan

In US, House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan says he will no longer defend presidential candidate Donald Trump after outrage over his remarks about groping women. Ryan told Republican legislators he will no longer defend or campaign with Mr Trump, focusing instead on maintaining his party'...

October 11, 2016 7:24 AM

Russia & Turkey agree to intensify military, intelligence contacts

The Russian and Turkish leaders have agreed to intensify military and intelligence contacts after a meeting in Istanbul. After his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, they have agreed on the need for aid to get to the northern Syrian city of Al...

October 11, 2016 7:20 AM

China: 20 people killed after four buildings collapse in Zhejiang

At least 20 people were killed when four multi-storey residential buildings packed with migrant workers collapsed in eastern coastal Zhejiang Province in China yesterday. Local officials said, rescuers were verifying the number of people trapped under the debris in the Wenzhou's Lucheng industr...

October 11, 2016 7:13 AM

Russian & Turkish leaders agree to intensify military, intelligence contacts

The Russian and Turkish leaders have agreed to intensify military and intelligence contacts after a meeting in Istanbul. After his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, they have agreed on the need for aid to get to the northern Syrian city of Al...

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