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Two dead, 30 injured in Sindh earthquake...

Two dead, 30 injured in Sindh earthquakes

KARACHI: A series of small earthquakes hit southern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least two persons and injuring 30 others, officials said. Three shallow quakes struck near the city of Nawabshah in Sindh in the space of an hour starting at 3:51am, sending frightened residents running into the... read more »

Saudi Mers death toll rises to 126

Saudi Mers death toll rises to 126

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s death toll from Mers has risen by five to 126 fatalities since the mystery respiratory virus first appeared in the kingdom in 2012, the health ministry said Friday. Two men, aged 47 and 60, died in the western city of Madinah on Wednesday, an 84-year-old man died in Makkah... read more »

Eight die in Bangladesh road accident

Eight die in Bangladesh road accident

DHAKA — At least eight people were killed when two speeding buses collided on a highway in Bangladesh early Friday, an official said. The accident took place at around 4 a.m. in the southwestern Rajbari district, about 120 km from Dhaka. “Eight people died on the spot while 20 to 25 people... read more »

One dead, 30 injured in southern Pakista...

One dead, 30 injured in southern Pakistan earthquakes

KARACHI: At least one person was killed and 30 others were injured when a series of quakes hit southern Pakistan on Friday, officials said. One of the quakes struck at the relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), 27 kilometres (16 miles) northeast of Nawabshah city in Sindh province,... read more »

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Appplication for transfer of D. Khobragade to UN still under review : US

Questions hang over India-US spat over Khobragade

By Arun Kumar Washington – As diplomats try to work out a way to resolve the India-US diplomatic row triggered by the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat, several questions... read more »

China formally allows more couples to have second child

China formally allows more couples to have second child

Beijing – China’s top legislature Saturday made a resolution to allow couples to have two children if either parent is an only child. The Standing Committee of the National... read more »

Thai army chief says coup could happen

Thai army chief says coup could happen

Bangkok – Thai army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha Friday said a military coup could happen, depending on the situation, media reported. “The door to a coup is neither shut nor open,... read more »

Tear gas, rubber bullets used against protesters in Istanbul

Tear gas, rubber bullets used against protesters in Istanbul

Istanbul – More than 1,000 policemen dispersed anti-government protesters with tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon in Istanbul’s central Taksim square and nearby streets... read more »

Khobragade case: India seeks details of possible U.S. tax violations

Khobragade case: India seeks details of possible U.S. tax violati...

New Delhi – The Indian Government has reportedly sought details about staff in American schools in the country for possible tax violations and revoked ID cards of U.S. consular officials and... read more »