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Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia, accused of trying to buy uranium

Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia, accused of trying to buy uranium ## Nuclear Security Concerns Rise in Georgia Following Uranium Trafficking Arrests **TBILISI, GEORGIA** – Law enforcement authorities in Georgia have apprehended multiple Chinese nationals suspected of attempting to procure... read more »

Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president
Maduro accuses Trump of ‘fabricating war...

Maduro accuses Trump of ‘fabricating war’ as US deploys largest warship

Maduro accuses Trump of ‘fabricating war’ as US deploys largest warship ## US Navy Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America Amidst Heightened Tensions **Washington D.C.** – The United States Navy has initiated a deployment of one of its largest aircraft carriers to the Latin American region,... read more »

'High-debt' deal not right for BlackBerry: Prem Watsa
High stakes for Javier Milei as midterm ...

High stakes for Javier Milei as midterm elections loom in Argentina

High stakes for Javier Milei as midterm elections loom in Argentina ## Argentina’s Midterm Elections: A Referendum on Milei’s Austerity Amidst Growing Controversy Buenos Aires – Argentina is bracing for pivotal midterm elections that are widely viewed as a crucial test of President... read more »

Iran lodges strong protest with Pakistan over killing of 14 border guards
Ivorians protest ‘flawed and rigged’ sys...

Ivorians protest ‘flawed and rigged’ system as pivotal election looms

Ivorians protest ‘flawed and rigged’ system as pivotal election looms ## Tensions Rise in Côte d’Ivoire as Presidential Election Nears Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – With the presidential election fast approaching, Côte d’Ivoire is experiencing a surge in political tensions as... read more »

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31 killed in attack on anti-militia protesters in Libya capital

31 killed in attack on anti-militia protesters in Libya capital

TRIPOLI – A group of militiamen opened fire here on Friday at hundreds of protesters, killing at least 31 people and wounding 230 others, the Libyan Health Ministry said. Some militiamen who... read more »

40 killed in fresh Nigeria attacks

Nine Boko Haram killed in military offensive in Ni...

Lagos – Nine Boko Haram insurgents were kill! ed in an offensive on a camp in the Nigeria northeast Borno State, military authorities said... read more »

Morsi says no stability in Egypt possible ‘without remo...

Morsi says no stability in Egypt possible ‘without removing consequences of coup’

Sydney – Deposed Egyptian Islamist president Mohamed Morsi has said there will be no stability in the country ‘without removing consequences of the... read more »

No stability in Egypt unless coup is reversed: Morsy

No stability in Egypt unless coup is reversed: Morsy

Egypt’s ousted President Mohamed Morsy accused the military chief who deposed him of treason in a message from prison read by lawyers on Wednesday, saying... read more »

29 killed in South Africa bus accident

29 killed in South Africa bus accident

Pretoria – At least 29 people were killed and dozens injured in a collision between a bus and a truck in South Africa Monday night, media reported... read more »

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China’s migrant population to reach 310 mn by 2030

China’s migrant population, the workforce behind its massive development in the last few decades, will touch 310 million by 2030, almost the same as the population of the US. China’s migrant... read more »

China aggressively building islands on reefs claim...

China is reportedly proceeding with the construction of artificial islands on at least two reefs, which are claimed by the Philippines, despite... read more »

Pakistan mourns for victims of deadly Taliban church at...

LAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan is mourning for the victims of a pair of Taliban suicide bombings that struck two churches the day before, killing 15 people, and... read more »

PM Modi offers prayers at Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Sri La...

Accompanied by Sri Lanka’s President, Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here and offered prayers at the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi... read more »

Death toll rises to 7 after Bangladesh cement factory c...

DHAKA, Bangladesh — The death toll from the collapse of the roof of a five-story cement factory in Bangladesh rose to at least seven Friday, a government... read more »

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China allegedly withholds residence visas for NYT, Bloomberg reporters

China sets up cloud computing industry alliance

Beijing – A cloud computing industry alliance was set up Wednesday in Beijing to promote the development and innovation of information technology. The alliance, China’s first of its kind,... read more »

8 killed in floods after typhoon hits China

8 killed in floods after typhoon hits China

Eight people were killed and over 1,000 students were trapped in floods after rainstorms in several areas in China triggered by typhoon Haiyan. Two... read more »

China on high alert as super typhoon hits coast

China on high alert as super typhoon hits coast

Beijing – China Sunday issued a red alert, the highest alert in its warning system, for super typhoon ‘Haiyan’ that brought heavy rains to... read more »

China to discuss key economic reforms in `secret` Third...

China to discuss key economic reforms in `secret` Third Plenum

London – China is all set for a four-day meeting, called Third Plenum, to discuss significant economic reforms for the next decade. The areas expected to... read more »

China rebuts US’ accusation of cyber attacks

China rebuts US' accusation of cyber attacks

Beijing – While rubbishing the US accusation that the Chinese military was carrying out cyber attacks, the Chinese government Thursday urged the US to... read more »

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Egyptian court sentences Brotherhood leader Badie to life in pris...

CAIRO: An Egyptian court sentenced Mohamed Badie, general guide of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, and seven others to life in prison on Saturday for inciting violence during protests last year,... read more »

UN chief welcomes Gaza truce deal

“A brighter future for Gaza and Israel depends on a sustainable ceasefire. It is up to the parties to live up to this responsibility,”... read more »

Netanyahu warns Gaza civilians after Israel destroys ap...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Palestinian civilians on Sunday to leave immediately any site where militants are operating, one day after Israel took... read more »

Israeli aircraft bomb Gaza, five Palestinians killed

GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israeli aircraft bombed the Gaza Strip on Saturday and Palestinian militants fired rockets at the Jewish state, the military said, with no end... read more »

New Zealand becoming popular with Indian students

MUMBAI: New Zealand has emerged as a popular destination for Indian students, the country’s high commissioner to India has said. There was an increase of... read more »

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CNN features 16 December gang-rape case in` World Untold Stories` series

CNN features 16 December gang-rape case in` World Untold Stories`...

New Delhi – An upcoming documentary on the 16-December fatal gang-rape case titled ‘The Fearless One’ is being presented under CNN’s series ‘World Untold Stories’. The documentary is... read more »

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

UN Security Council condemns slams attacks on aid ...

United Nations – The ! UN Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned deadly attacks in two Afghan provinces last week which led to the... read more »

Petition questioning Musharraf’s trial rejected

Petition questioning Musharraf's trial rejected

Islamabad – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has rejected a ! petition challenging the constitution of a special court for the treason trial of former... read more »

Kashmir can trigger fourth war with India: Sharif

Kashmir can trigger fourth war with India: Sharif

Islamabad – Kashmir is “a flashpoint and can trigger a fourth war” with India, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said, adding that he... read more »

Sharif warns delaying Kashmir dispute could lead to war...

Sharif warns delaying Kashmir dispute could lead to war with India

Islamabad – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has warned that failure to resolve the Kashmir dispute with India could lead to a fourth war between... read more »

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Britain calls Geneva deal on Iran 'encouraging'

Britain calls Geneva deal on Iran ‘encouraging’

London – British Foreign Secretary William Hague has hailed the agreement reached between the P5+1 group and Iran on the latter’s nuclear programme Sunday as “important and... read more »

UN condemns UK immigration bill for creating 'climate of ethnic profiling'

David Cameron asked to justify arms exports to `hu...

London – UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been asked to justify allowing export of machine guns and assault rifles to Sri Lanka, despite his... read more »

Women rescued from UK house after 30 years

Women rescued from UK house after 30 years

Three women enslaved for 30 years have been rescued from a house in London including one who has spent her entire life in domestic servitude, police said on... read more »

Germany to introduce national minimum wage: Merkel

German coalition agreement emerging

Berlin – German Chancellor Angela Merkel has indicated that the country will introduce a national minimum wage as demanded by her prospective coalition... read more »

Paris ranked `best city for students` in world

Paris ranked `best city for students` in world

London – Paris has been ranked as the best city for students in the world, according to global rankings by QS Best Student Cities. Paris has retained its... read more »

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Obama says not worried about personal safety

Obama says not worried about personal safety

Washington – President Barack Obama has said he is not much worried about his own safety, while reflecting on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy half a century ago. Obama credited... read more »

U.S. honors JFK on 50 years after assassination

U.S. honors JFK on 50 years after assassination

WASHINGTON – People across the United States came to honor former U.S. President John F. Kennedy on Friday, the day marking the 50th... read more »

Kerry to join world powers in Geneva to help finalize I...

Kerry to join world powers in Geneva to help finalize Iran nuke deal

Washington – United States Secretary John Kerry will reportedly join the P5+1 in Geneva to help finalize an agreement on Iran’s nuclear... read more »

Merkel hails Greek progress in cutting debt

Merkel hails Greek progress in cutting debt

Berlin – German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday praised the progress Greece has made in cutting debt while meeting her Greek counterpart, but said more... read more »

Population of homeless people in NY City and LA has inc...

Population of homeless people in NY City and LA has increased by 27 percent

Federal statistics from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) annual survey of over 3,000 cities and counties show the number of people... read more »

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Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as first female prime minister

Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as first female prime minister ## Takaichi Ascends to Premiership in Historic Shift for Japan **Tokyo, Japan** – In a landmark moment for Japanese... read more »

Vance in Israel says ‘great optimism’ ceasefire will hold

Vance in Israel says ‘great optimism’ ceasefire will hold ## Vance Expresses Cautious Optimism Regarding Gaza Ceasefire **Jerusalem** – United States Vice President JD Vance concluded... read more »

US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for asylum seekers

US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for asylum seekers ## US Expands Migrant Deportation Strategy with Belize Agreement **Washington D.C.** – The United States... read more »

Japan Welcomes First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi and Her Trailblazing Journey to...

Tokyo – In a momentous shift for Japan’s political landscape, Sanae Takaichi has been sworn in as the nation’s first female Prime Minister, shattering a nearly century-old glass... read more »

Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Five-Year Prison Sentence for Campaign Fin...

Paris –  In a historic and dramatic turn of events, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy related... read more »