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September 19, 2016 8:43 AM

Vladimir Putin claims victory for United Russia party in parliamentary polls

In Russia, partial results shows ruling United Russia party is far ahead in the Parliamentary polls that could pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to glide to a fourth term in elections in 2018. According to Electoral Commission, after counting of 20 per cent ballot votes, United Russia got 49...

September 19, 2016 8:37 AM

Ban Ki-moon condemns Uri attack in Jammu and kashmir

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the militant attack in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir.<br/><br/>In a statement issued by Ban&apos;s spokesperson said, the Secretary-General hopes that the perpetrators of this crime will be identified and brought to justice.

September 19, 2016 7:38 AM

First Indian music & dance festival starts in Sydney

First Indian music and dance festival aimed to showcase the country's rich and diverse culture was kicked off in Sydney, yesterday. Union Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma inaugurated the 10-week "Festival of India" last night with spectacular joint performances by Indian and...

September 19, 2016 7:31 AM

US, Japan & South Korea condemn North Korea's recent nuclear test

The United States, Japan and South Korea have condemned North Korea's recent nuclear test and called for tough new measures to further isolate the communist state. Meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, US Secretary of State John Kerry and the Japanese and South Korean foreign min...

September 18, 2016 9:26 PM

In Russia, voting is underway for parliamentary election

In Russia, voting has begun in the parliamentary election today. Voters will choose 450 MPs in the State Duma (lower house), for the next five years. For the first time, Russia is holding elections in Crimea, which it annexed from Ukraine in 2014.<br/><br/>Russian nationals living in Che...

September 18, 2016 8:54 PM

Somali General & bodyguards killed by suicide attacker in Mogadishu

A Somali general and at least seven of his bodyguards were killed today when their vehicle was rammed by a car bomb driven by the suicide attacker of the Islamist group al Shabaab in the capital Mogadishu. <br/><br/>This was confirmed by the police . Al Shabaab, which frequently launches...

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