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September 20, 2016 7:18 AM

Concerned China to talk with Pak about terror attacks affecting CPEC

China will take up with Pakistan the recurring terrorist attacks leading up to the assault on the army camp in Uri as Beijing is deeply concerned that growing Indo-Pak tensions will affect the future of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).<br/><br/>Reacting to the Uri attack, Hu ...

September 19, 2016 8:09 PM

Will apply for asylum in India this week: Baloch leader Bugti

Exiled Baloch leader Brahamdagh Bugti today said he will apply for asylum in India this week and many other leaders from Balochistan may follow suit.<br/><br/>The leader of Baloch Republican Party also said his party will approach International Criminal Court against former and current P...

September 19, 2016 7:56 PM

Pro-Putin party wins landslide victory in Russian election

Russia's ruling party supporting President Vladimir Putin has won a landslide in the country's parliamentary election. 450 seats in the Lower House of Parliament, or State Duma, were up for grabs in Sunday's election. <br/><br/>The central election commission says that wit...

September 19, 2016 7:52 PM

Rami Malek wins Emmy Award for best lead actor in a drama series

Rami Malek has become the first minority actor in 18 years to win the Emmy Award for best leading actor in a drama series. The star, who is of Egyptian heritage, won the prize for his role in the USA Network drama Mr Robot. <br/><br/>He said he hoped his win would open the door for more ...

September 19, 2016 6:28 PM

Turkish President announces new push on Syria IS stronghold

Turkeys' president has announced a new push by Turkish forces and Syrian rebels aimed at capturing a town held by the Islamic State group. <br/><br/>Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the Syrian opposition forces, backed by Turkish troops and tanks, are determined to advance toward al-Bab to...

September 19, 2016 6:23 PM

At least eight killed, thousands displaced by clashes in Myanmar

At least eight people have been killed and thousands displaced by clashes in southeast Myanmar, rebels and border forces said today, violence that threatens to undercut the new government's push for peace.<br/><br/>Fighting broke out this month between government troops and an ethni...

September 19, 2016 6:22 PM

International News Heading

At least eight people have been killed and thousands displaced by clashes in southeast Myanmar, rebels and border forces said today, violence that threatens to undercut the new government's push for peace.<br/><br/>Fighting broke out this month between government troops and an ethni...

September 19, 2016 6:21 PM

NAM countries seek reform of UNSC to make it more 'effective'

India and 119 other members of the NAM have sought the reform of the UN Security Council to make it more effective and representative. They underlined the need to recover and strengthen the authority of the General Assembly of the 70-year-old world body.<br/><br/>A declaration of the 17t...

September 19, 2016 5:56 PM

China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise

Chinese and Russian navies today concluded their joint military exercise in waters off the southern province of Guangdong, with a drill to "seize" an island, in a symbolic move by Beijing whose claims over the South China Sea was struck down by an international tribunal.<br/><br/&...

September 19, 2016 1:58 PM

UNGA to hold its first-ever summit on refugees & migrants today

The United Nations General Assembly is holding a summit on refugee crisis this evening. The aim of the summit in New York is to bring countries together behind a more humane and coordinated approach. According to the UN, this is the first time the General Assembly has called for a summit at the Head...

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