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Heinous ordeal of young mum stabbed 11 times before ex sexually abused her ...

Heinous ordeal of young mum stabbed 11 times before ex sexually abused her corpse **Premeditated Violence: Woman Murdered in Apparent Domestic Attack** The community is reeling following the discovery of a woman’s body in her home earlier this week, the victim of what authorities are... read more »

N. Sitharaman is the first female finance minister after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
After 75 years, a radio soap opera still...

After 75 years, a radio soap opera still has Britain on edge of its seat

After 75 years, a radio soap opera still has Britain on edge of its seat **The Archers: A Enduring Soundscape of Rural Britain Captivates Listeners After 75 Years** For three-quarters of a century, the rolling fields and quaint villages of Ambridge, the fictional setting of BBC Radio 4’s “The... read more »

Putins global standing takes a hit as Ru...

Putins global standing takes a hit as Russias allies are brought low

Putins global standing takes a hit as Russias allies are brought low **Title: Eroding Influence: Scrutiny Intensifies on Russia’s Commitment to Allied Nations** The international community is increasingly questioning the credibility of Russia’s foreign policy commitments as several of... read more »

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.
European leaders say they wont be blackm...

European leaders say they wont be blackmailed by Trumps tariff threats

European leaders say they wont be blackmailed by Trumps tariff threats **European Allies Stand Firm with Denmark Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns** A coalition of European nations has voiced its unwavering support for Denmark in the face of potential economic repercussions stemming from the United... read more »

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Kobane: Syrian Kurds ‘launch operation against IS’

Fighting has continued overnight around the Syrian border town of Kobane, with reports of Kurdish forces launching an operation against Islamic State At least 12 people were killed in protests by... read more »

Egypt: Army offensive kills 16 militants in Sinai

El-ARISH, Egypt: Egyptian military officials say troops have killed 16 members of an al-Qaida-inspired militant group in the restive Sinai... read more »

China sacks 160,000 government employees who did not ex...

BEIJING – China has taken 160,000 “phantom” government staff off its official payroll who were receiving salaries despite not doing any work. A total... read more »

Nepal bus crash kills 29 people and injures dozens

An overloaded bus in western Nepal has fallen off a road and plunged into a gorge, killing 29 and injuring dozens, the BBC reported. Most of the passengers in... read more »

Islamic State video shows beheading of British hostage ...

LONDON: British taxi driver Alan Henning, who skipped Christmas with his family to raise funds to purchase ambulances and medical equipment and join an aid... read more »

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UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

United Nations – The UN Security Council Tuesday extended by another year the sanctions on Liberia in connection with the country’s civil war. In an adopted resolution, the council... read more »

UN chief concerned over religious violence in Syria

UN chief concerned over religious violence in Syri...

United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over the targeting of people based on their religion, community or ethnic... read more »

Several dead in Iraq bomb blast

Several dead in Iraq bomb blast

A car bomb near a cafe in central Iraq has killed at least eight people in the latest in a series of attacks. Monday’s blast in the town of Buhriz,... read more »

Saudi militants behind attack on Defence Ministry: Yeme...

Saudi militants behind attack on Defence Ministry: Yemen

Saudi militants were behind the massive car bombing and assault on Yemen’s military headquarters that killed more than 50 people, including an Indian nurse... read more »

Probe human rights abuses in Cote d’Ivoire: UN

Probe human rights abuses in Cote d'Ivoire: UN

United Nations – The UN Friday called for investigations into serious human rights abuses committed in Cote d’Ivoire by the Dozo, traditional... read more »

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UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC

Islamabad – Pakistan has opposed the creation of new permanent seats in the 15-member UN Security Council during the two-day UN General Assembly debate on Security Council reform. “There... read more »

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by ...

Islamabad – New Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah’s appointment has been allegedly backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad... read more »

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Islamabad – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will make a decision regarding the appointment of new army chief on November 28, an official... read more »

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Dhaka – Demonstrators and police clashed in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country after six senior opposition figures were... read more »

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Male – Hundreds of people lined up outside polling stations in over 200 islands to elect a new president for the Maldives here Saturday. As many as 470... read more »

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Mexican cartel boss hunted by US sends 'come on in' message to Donald Trump **Cartel Figure Appeals to Trump Amidst Tensions Over US-Mexico Policy** A prominent figure within a... read more »

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Uncontacted Amazon tribe captured in astonishing 'world first' footage **Rare Glimpse into Isolated Amazonian Tribe Captured on Film** A significant breakthrough in... read more »

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WFP warns Sudan food aid could run out in March **Sudan Faces Imminent Food Aid Crisis as WFP Resources Dwindle** Khartoum – The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing critical challenges... read more »

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Iran: UN urges maximum restraint to avert more death, wider escalation **UN Official Calls for De-escalation in Iran Amidst Easing Protests** Geneva – With signs indicating a potential abatement in... read more »