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October 10, 2016 1:50 PM

China: Four people killed after four houses collapse in Zhejiang

In China, at least four people were today killed when four residential houses collapsed in eastern coastal Zhejiang Province. Rescuers were still verifying the number of people trapped in the debris in Wenzhou's Lucheng industrial district.<br/><br/>A state-run news agency said, an ...

October 10, 2016 1:21 PM

Arab coalition rebels says to investigate air raid at funeral in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen has said, it will investigate an air raid that killed more than 140 people at a funeral. The decision came after the US said, it is reviewing support for the alliance.<br/><br/>The coalition said, it will immediately investigate the strike...

October 10, 2016 1:10 PM

China ready for talk with India on its entry into NSG

China today said, it is ready for talks with India on its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) but defended extending a hold on New Delhi's bid for a United Nations ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar. Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong was briefing media in Beijing on Chinese Pres...

October 10, 2016 11:28 AM

Afghanistan: At least 7 killed in Afghan air force helicopter crash

An Afghan air force helicopter crashed in northern Baghlan province in Afghanistan yesterday, killing at least seven people on board.<br/><br/>Four crew members and three soldiers were among the those killed in the crash of the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter. Afghan Defence Ministry offic...

October 10, 2016 10:14 AM

Alleged mastermind of Sri Lankan cricket team attack killed, says reports

In Afghanistan, the alleged mastermind of the attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore was reportedly killed in Argon area of Paktika province in eastern Afghanistan. Sources said that Qari Ajmal, a suspected Pakistani militant wanted for attacking Sri Lanka&apos;s cricket team in 2009, was kille...

October 10, 2016 10:14 AM

Yemenis protest on streets against air strike on funeral hall in Sanaa

Thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets of the capital, Sanaa, to protest after an air strike on funeral hall on Saturday. Demonstrators gathered outside the UN headquarters demanding an international investigation into the strike, blamed on the Saudi-led coalition. Saudi Arabia has not ackno...

October 10, 2016 8:23 AM

Colombian President will donate Nobel prize money to conflict victims

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has said he will donate the money from the Nobel Peace prize to help the victims of the 52-year conflict in his country. He was awarded the prize for reaching a peace agreement with the Farc rebel group last month. <br/><br/>The deal was rejected a ...

October 10, 2016 8:18 AM

World observe Mental Health Day today

Today is the World Mental Health Day. The day is observed every year to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. <br/><br/>The theme for this year is - Psychological First Aid. The day provides an opportunity for all ...

October 10, 2016 7:26 AM

Colombian President will donate money from Nobel prize to conflict victims

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has said he will donate the money from the Nobel Peace prize to help the victims of the 52-year conflict in his country. He was awarded the prize for reaching a peace agreement with the Farc rebel group last month. <br/><br/>The deal was rejected a ...

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