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Infectious diseases kill 9 people in flood-hit Pakistan, taking toll to 318
Sep 20, 2022 16:20
At least nine people died of water-borne diseases in flood-hit Pakistan on Monday, taking the toll from such causes to 318, as infections continue to rise across the South Asian country that has seen unprecedented flooding in recent months.
JCPOA revival talks too much dependent on US domestic affairs: Russian envoy
Sep 20, 2022 11:33
A senior Russian diplomat says talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal are “too much dependent” on the US domestic political schedule, hinting at the mid-term Congressional elections in the United States set to be held in November.
Hindu-Muslim tensions flare up in UK’s Leicester after Hindu mobs go on rampage
Sep 20, 2022 11:31
The British city of Leicester, which has a mixed population of minority Hindus and Muslims, has witnessed heightened communal tensions in recent days with Hindu extremist groups going on a rampage against Muslims.
Kyrgyz president calls for calm after deadly conflict with neighboring Tajikistan
Sep 20, 2022 07:55
Kyrgyzstan’s president has urged the country’s people to trust the Army and its strategic partners to retain calm on a disputed section of the border with neighboring Tajikistan, which was scene of deadly clashes between the two sides earlier this month.
Pakistan court orders removal of terrorism charges against former prime minister Imran Khan
Sep 20, 2022 07:44
A high court in Pakistan has ordered the removal of terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
US adds Iranian cargo planes to export violation list linked to Russia
Sep 20, 2022 07:40
The administration of US President Joe Biden has added three cargo airplanes operated by Iranian airlines to a list of aircraft which are claimed to have violated US export controls as part of Washington’s sanctions against Moscow over the Russian military operation in Ukraine.
Russia says Pelosi’s ‘loud announcements’ on Azerbaijan-Armenia border conflict destabilizing
Sep 20, 2022 06:29
The Kremlin says US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “loud announcements” about the latest clashes on the border conflicts between Azerbaijan and Armenia are unlikely to contribute to settling the tension.
Russia: Ukraine’s claims of mass graves, war crimes nothing but lies
Sep 19, 2022 14:08
Russia has dismissed as “lies” claims by Ukraine that mass graves have been found near the city of Izyum after the withdrawal of Russian troops.
Thousands take to streets in Moldova demanding resignation of pro-Western govt.
Sep 19, 2022 14:02
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Moldovan capital Chisinau on Sunday, demanding the resignation of the pro-Western government over soaring inflation and skyrocketing energy prices.
China warns of all necessary measures after Biden vows to defend Taiwan
Sep 19, 2022 13:57
China has lodged “stern representations” with Washington after US President Joe Biden said American forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.
China warns of all necessary measures after Biden vows to defend Taiwan
Sep 19, 2022 13:57
China has lodged “stern representations” with Washington after US President Joe Biden said American forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.
Top Taliban figure arrives in Kabul after decades in Guantanamo
Sep 19, 2022 13:54
A senior Taliban figure, who was held by the United States in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp for decades, has arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
Azerbaijan: Pelosi’s ‘unsubstantiated and unfair’ remarks on conflict with Armenia blow to peace efforts
Sep 19, 2022 12:11
Azerbaijan has denounced US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “unsubstantiated and unfair” remarks on the country’s latest border conflict with the neighboring Armenia as a blow to peace efforts.
Top US general urges vigilance among American troops, fearing Russian attacks
Sep 19, 2022 11:19
The top US military official has called for increased vigilance among American troops stationed in Europe, saying it remains unclear how Russia might react to its “latest battlefield setbacks” in Ukraine.
As the scope of NATO’s Ukraine disaster emerges, Bill Clinton seeks to deflect blame
Sep 19, 2022 11:12
Former US President Bill Clinton has revealed that he offered Russia a special partnership with NATO, as well as “the prospect of eventual membership” in the Western military alliance.
Trump: Germany could soon cease to exist because of its heavy energy dependence on Russia
Sep 19, 2022 11:08
Former US President Donald Trump has said that Germany could soon cease to exist as a country because of its heavy energy dependence on Russia.
Dock workers in UK’s Liverpool announce two-week strike in pay dispute
Sep 19, 2022 11:00
Hundreds of dock workers at the Port of Liverpool have decided to go on a two-week strike from Monday in a dispute over pay and continuing industrial unrest after negotiations with their employer failed.
Protesters in Niger demand departure of French troops
Sep 19, 2022 08:05
Hundreds of Nigeriens have taken to the streets of the capital, Niamey, to protest against the presence of French troops in their country.
Biden: US forces would defend Taiwan in event of Chinese invasion
Sep 19, 2022 07:57
US President Joe Biden has said that American forces would defend Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) in the event of a Chinese invasion of the self-ruled island.
US shootings: 56 shot, 9 fatally in Chicago weekend violence
Sep 19, 2022 07:53
At least 56 Americans, including a 3-year-old girl, have been shot in bursts of gun violence across the city of Chicago. None others lost their lives in the attacks.
Despite mounting death toll, Biden says ‘pandemic is over’
Sep 19, 2022 07:34
US President Joe Biden says “the pandemic is over,” even though the country continues to contend with mounting coronavirus fatalities.
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