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China’s eastern regions coping with Typhoon Ampil aftermath
Shanghai is actively coping with the aftermath of Typhoon Ampil following its landfall on the island of Chongming on Sunday, which later moved […]
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Mexican Prez-elect vows improvements to deter migration
Mexico City, President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has released a seven-page letter he sent to US President Donald Trump detailing how he plans […]
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China’s Xi offers fresh $295 mn grant to Lanka in push for dominance
Colombo, Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered Sri Lanka a fresh grant of 2 billion yuan ($295 million), as Beijing tries to expand […]
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Sri Lankan govt appreciates India’s efforts in setting up countrywide ambulance service
Sri Lankan government has extended its sincere appreciation to the people of India for their generous gift in setting up a countrywide free […]
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Vietnam: At least 10 people died due to floods
At least 10 people have died after floods spurred by Typhoon rains struck central and northern Vietnam. Authorities said, about 4,000 houses have […]
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Protected Bangladesh’s interests while maintaining good ties with India: Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said her government had protected Bangladesh’s interests while maintaining friendly relations with India even as she blamed […]
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Rouhani warns Trump ‘war with Iran mother of all wars’
Dubai Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday cautioned U.S. President Donald Trump about pursuing hostile policies against Tehran, saying “America should know … […]
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Some countries buying Russian gear deserve sanctions waivers: US defence secretary
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has sought sanction waivers for countries planning to reduce their military dependence on Russia, saying it will strengthen […]
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Watergate tapes decision may have been wrong: SC nominee Kavanaugh
Washington Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh suggested several years ago that the unanimous high court ruling in 1974 that forced President Richard Nixon […]
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US launches campaign to erode support for Iran’s leaders
Washington, The Trump administration has launched an offensive of speeches and online communications meant to foment unrest and help pressure Iran to end […]
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Syrian air defences thwart Israeli missile strike in south
Syrian military air defences thwarted missiles that Israeli aircraft fired at army positions in Quneitra province in the early hours of Thursday, state […]
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UK to publish PM May’s Brexit plan that eurosceptic ministers protested against
British Prime Minister Theresa May will publish details on Thursday of her long-awaited Brexit plan to restart talks with the European Union (EU), […]