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October 4, 2016 2:17 PM

World Animal Day celebrated to raise status of animals in society

Today is World Animal Day. The Day is celebrated to raise the status of animals in the society. It is done by encouraging individuals, animal welfare organisations, community groups, youth and children's clubs and businesses to organise events in celebration of this Day. <br/><br/>W...

October 4, 2016 1:08 PM

UNSC not discussing India-Pak tensions

In a clear snub to Pakistan, President of UN Security Council said that the council is not discussing the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. <br/><br/>Addressing media in New York, Russia's Ambassador to the UN and Security Council President for October, Vitaly Churkin ...

October 4, 2016 12:29 PM

Hurricane Matthew claims first victims as it churns up Caribbean

In Haiti, hurricane Matthew, the most menacing storm in nearly a decade have claimed its first victims, leaving one person dead and another missing as it passes through the Caribbean. The towns and villages of Haiti's southwestern peninsula are battened down by life-threatening winds, rains and...

October 4, 2016 11:43 AM

Dengue vaccine Dengvaxia approved for use in Singapore

Singapore Health Sciences Authority,HSA, says, a vaccine for the dengue virus has been approved and is expected to be available in a few months&apos; time. Developed by Sanofi Pasteur, the "Dengvaxia" vaccine requires three doses to be administered over 12 months and is effective for up to...

October 4, 2016 11:42 AM

India, Pakistan military communication vital to reduce tensions: US

US has called for calm and restraint from India and Pakistan and urged both Militaries to keep their lines of communication open to help diffuse tensions in the region. <br/><br/>State Department spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau told reporters in Washington that US is emphasising on region...

October 4, 2016 10:13 AM

Eliminating Taliban's safe havens will bring it to the table: Top US envoy

US says, elimination of the Taliban's safe havens inside Pakistan would be helpful in bringing the Afghan terror group to peace talks. Special US Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Olson said in Washington that terrorist's safe havens continue to exist in Pakistan. He urg...

October 4, 2016 10:13 AM

UN vows to push for political solution in Syria

The UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura voiced deep disappointment at the collapse of US-Russian talks to revive a Syria ceasefire, but vowed to keep working for a political solution.<br/><br/>The UN will continue to push energetically for a political solution of the Syrian conflict regard...

October 4, 2016 10:12 AM

Peacekeeper killed, others wounded in Mali blast

In Mali, one UN peacekeeper was killed and several others injured, five of them seriously, yesterday following an attack on their camp in northeastern Algerian border. <br/><br/> The UN mission said a spate of mortar rounds fired at the Aguelhok camp, two military vehicles were dispatche...

October 4, 2016 10:12 AM

New Zealand joins multinational exercise in South China Sea

New Zealand is set to send 60-strong contingent and a P-3K2 Orion surveillance aircraft to Malaysia this week to take part in an annual multi-national exercise in the South China Sea. <br/><br/>The New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) said yesterday the country is joining Australia, Malaysia...

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