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September 20, 2016 8:20 AM

12 killed in attack on Syria aid convoy as military declares truce over

In Syria, at least 12 people killed as a UN humanitarian aid convey attacked in Aleppo. The convoy of aid trucks has been hit by an air strike near the town of Urm al-Kubra in Syrian city of Aleppo hours after the military declared the current cessation of violence is over.<br/><br/>A UN...

September 20, 2016 8:06 AM

Designate Pak as terror sponsor state: Indian-Americans to US

The Indian-American community has asked the US government to designate Pakistan a state sponsor of terrorism and impose sanctions on it following the Uri terror attack that killed 18 soldiers. <br/><br/>President of American-India Public Affairs Committee Jagdish Sewhani said in Washingt...

September 20, 2016 8:01 AM

US, Russia to hold urgent meeting on Syria following ceasefire collapse

Russian and US officials will hold urgent meetings today to discuss the collapse of the ceasefire in Syria, according to a US official. <br/><br/>A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that an airstrike on aid workers yesterday has done significant harm to the peace plan...

September 20, 2016 8:00 AM

Baluchistan leader Bugti to soon seek political 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 wil...

September 20, 2016 7:57 AM

North Korea hails successful test of new rocket engine

North Korea has successfully tested a high-power rocket engine, which will enable Pyongyang to enhance its capabilities at space exploration, local media reported today. <br/><br/>According to the Korean Central News Agency, the engine will provide Pyongyang with a capability to launch d...

September 20, 2016 7:56 AM

4,000 migrants evacuated from burning Greek camp of Moria on Lesbos

In Greece, up to 4,000 migrants were evacuated from the Moria camp on the island of Lesbos after a large fire destroyed tents and prefabricated homes. No injuries have been reported, and some migrants have now been allowed to return to the camp. <br/><br/>Police still investigate whether...

September 20, 2016 7:54 AM

US President Obama hopes for progress on Mosul by year-end

US President Barack Obama said that his administration will ask Congress and other countries to step up aid for Iraq to help rebuild Mosul after an expected operation in the coming months to dislodge Islamic State terrorists from the city. <br/><br/>Speaking to reporters at the end of a ...

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