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September 14, 2016 7:27 PM

Cyprus leaders say committed to a peace deal this year

A United Nations envoy today said significant progress had been made in peace talks to end Cyprus's long-running division, with the sides committed to a deal this year. <br/><br/>Tensions over the eastern Mediterranean island, split since a brief Athens-inspired coup in 1974 trigger...

September 14, 2016 7:04 PM

Tens of thousands on brink of starvation in South Sudan

In South Sudan, tens of thousands of people are on the brink of starvation with many living in swamps and surviving on water lilies and goat bones. <br/><br/>A hunger crisis affecting an estimated 4.8 million people could turn catastrophic unless humanitarian relief is urgently stepped u...

September 14, 2016 6:08 PM

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'critical but stable' after stroke

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres is responding after suffering a serious stroke. His doctor says, Mr Peres, 93, is being sedated and ventilated in a hospital near Tel Aviv to let his brain recover. <br/><br/>Dr Rafi Valden said Mr Peres squeezed his hand when the sedation was reduce...

September 14, 2016 5:17 PM

Former Israeli president Shimon Peres 'responsive' after stroke

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres is responsive after suffering a serious stroke. His doctor says, Mr Peres, 93, is being sedated and ventilated in a hospital near Tel Aviv to let his brain recover. <br/><br/>Dr Rafi Valden said Mr Peres squeezed his hand when the sedation was reduce...

September 14, 2016 4:25 PM

Indian-origin scientist bags Lemelson-MIT Prize

An Indian-origin scientist has bagged the prestigious Lemelson-MIT Prize worth 5 lakh (or 500,000) US dollars for his groundbreaking inventions to create solutions to improve lives globally. <br/><br/>A media release in Washington said that 46-year old Nasik-born Ramesh Raskar is founder...

September 14, 2016 12:10 PM

Baloch activists protest against Pakistan outside UN headquarters in New York

A group of Baloch activists held protests against Pakistan outside the UN headquarters in New York, demanding freedom and highlighting Pakistan's crimes against humanity in Balochistan. The protest was organised by the Free Balochistan Movement, FBM yesterday across the street from the world bo...

September 14, 2016 11:54 AM

Ashraf Ghani arrives in New Delhi today on two-day visit

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has arrived in New Delhi today on a two-day visit. The visiting dignitary will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will also host a lunch in the honour of Mr Ghani. AIR correspondent reports that the discussions between both the leaders will cov...

September 14, 2016 8:48 AM

6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes northwest part of Colombia

In Colombia, an earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude struck off northwest part of the country. US Geological Survey said that there is no immediate report of damage or casualty.<br/><br/>It noted that said the quake was centred 129 km north northwest of Medellin. It was 72 km deep.

September 14, 2016 7:54 AM

Ashraf Ghani to arrive in New Delhi on two day visit today

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is arriving in New Delhi today on a two-day visit. The visiting dignitary will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will also host a lunch in the honour Mr Ghani. AIR correspondent reports that the discussions between both the leaders will cover ...

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