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September 20, 2016 5:07 PM

Baloch activists to protest outside UN during Sharif's address

Baloch activists will hold protests outside the UN General Assembly headquarters in New York tomorrow during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's address to the General Debate, to highlight atrocities and human rights violations by Pakistani forces in Balochistan.<br/><br/>The 'Coalit...

September 20, 2016 2:12 PM

Baloch leader Brahamdagh Bugti to apply for asylum in India

Balochistan leaders are raising voice against atrocities carried out by Pakistani forces. Brahamdagh Bugti, leader who is fighting for independence for Baluchistan, said that he would soon seek political asylum in India.<br/><br/>Currently, Bugti is exiled in Geneva, Switzerland and will...

September 20, 2016 2:07 PM

Thousands evacuated as typhoon Malakas makes landfall in Japan

In Japan, hundreds of thousands of people are being evacuated as Typhoon Malakas has made landfall in the Wakayama Prefecture. The authorities have ordered more than 500,000 people to evacuate their homes in parts of western and southern parts of the country. More than 110 domestic flights have been...

September 20, 2016 1:51 PM

Baloch activists to protest outside UN during Pak PM Sharif's address

Baloch activists have said, they will hold protests outside the UN General Assembly headquarters in New York during Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's address to the General Debate. <br/><br/>The 'Coalition of American Friends of Balochistan' and Indian-American Organi...

September 20, 2016 1:24 PM

Yoga in 100 Chinese varsities to help fight depression, stress

In China, a Yoga campaign has been launched to introduce the ancient Indian practice in 100 universities to fight the growing problem of depression and stress among students. The campaign '100 days in 100 universities' was launched by Yogi Yoga, China's popular yoga institute run by f...

September 20, 2016 12:58 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 12:38 PM

General Debate of 71st UN General Assembly to open in New York tonight

The General Debate of the 71st United Nations General Assembly opens in New York tonight. 193 member states will participate in the debate which will be the last that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US President Barack Obama will attend during their tenures in office. <br/><br/>Exte...

September 20, 2016 12:38 PM

Two Indians, one Indian-American among 17 UN Young Leaders

Two Indians and an Indian-American are among the 17 people selected for the inaugural class of United Nations Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals. They are, Trisha Shetty, Ankit Kawatra and Indian-American Karan Jerath.<br/><br/>UN has chosen them for their leadership and con...

September 20, 2016 11:43 AM

Over 50 killed in clashes DR Congo capital

In Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 50 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in capital Kinshasa. <br/><br/>The protesters were demanding the resignation of President Joseph Kabila who has ruled the country since 2001.<br/><br/>The I...

September 20, 2016 11:21 AM

World leaders adopt breakthrough declaration on refugees at UN

Leaders from 193 countries have adopted a declaration to save lives of over 65 million refugees and migrants and share the responsibility. The 'New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants' was adopted last night at United Nations General Assembly's first-ever summit on the crisis. ...

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