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September 21, 2016 6:59 AM

Iraq forces launch operation to take Islamic State-held town

Iraqi forces launched an operation to retake a northern town Sherqat from Islamic State terror group. Tens of thousands of civilians are thought to be trapped in Sherqat, which lies on the Tigris River, 100 kilometers south of Iraq's second-largest city. <br/><br/>It has been surrou...

September 20, 2016 9:20 PM

Obama calls upon International Community to reject all forms of fundamentalism

US President Barack Obama has called upon International Community to reject all forms of fundamentalism. In his last speech in UN General Assembly, he said, the international community should reject terrorism and there is need to embrace the tolerance that results from respect for all human beings. ...

September 20, 2016 7:42 PM

Sri Lankan President calls PM Modi, condemns Uri attack

Srilankan President Maithripala Sirisena has strongly condemned the cross-border terrorist attack in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Sirisena today spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening and offered condolences to the families of the Uri attack victims. <br/><br/>During the tele...

September 20, 2016 6:47 PM

Typhoon Malakas slams Japan

A powerful typhoon slammed into Japan today, leaving at least 3 dozen people injured and one missing, as torrential rains caused serious flooding that washed away a bridge and inundated homes and cars. <br/><br/>Transportation across southern Kyushu - hit by deadly quakes earlier this ye...

September 20, 2016 6:10 PM

UN suspends all aid convoys in Syria after attack on its trucks

The UN has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after its lorries were attacked by warplanes near Aleppo yesterday. The convoy had received proper permits, and all warring parties - including Russia and the US - had been notified. A UN spokesman said 18 of the 31 lorries, containing wheat, winter clot...

September 20, 2016 5:54 PM

Will press Pak to take steps to deal with terror groups: US

US has said, it will continue to press Pakistan to take additional steps to deal with terror groups seeking refuge within its borders. <br/><br/>State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner told this to media just hours US Secretary of State John Kerry met Pakistan Prime Minister Nawa...

September 20, 2016 5:49 PM

International condemnation of Uri attack continues

International community continued to condemn the dastardly Uri attack with Germany and Japan asserting that they stand resolutely with India in its fight against terrorism. In a statement, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said, every country is responsible for taking decisive action a...

September 20, 2016 5:14 PM

North Korea carries out 'successful' rocket engine test

North Korea has carried out a successful ground test of a new rocket engine to launch satellites. Kim Jong-un, the country's leader, asked scientists and engineers to make preparations for a satellite launch as soon as possible. It is the latest in a series of missile-related tests this year. M...

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