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K.P. Sharma Oli appointed new Nepal PM

President Bidya Bhandari appointed K.P. Sharma Oli as the new Prime Minister of the Himalayan country, Nepal.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura

UN envoy calls for immediate de-escalation in Syria

At least 320,000 people have been displaced due to fighting in Idlib in just two months, an area that is already hosting over 1.2 million internally displaced people.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Zuma's fate will not affect Brics Summit: Experts

The potential removal of South African President Jacob Zuma is unlikely to impact the 10th Brics Summit scheduled for July, experts said.

Feb 14, 2018

By IANS

Trump's NASA budget focuses on Moon with an eye towards Mars

The 2019 budget estimate for NASA announced by the Donald Trump puts the agency on a path to lead the return of Americans to the Moon with a goal to send humans to Mars.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

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A civil defence member carries an injured girl after an airstrike in the rebel-held Douma neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria

Syria condemns US-led airstrikes in Deir al-Zour [PHOTOS]

The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned the US-led airstrikes on pro-government forces in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour.

Feb 13, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Kim Jong-un meets orchestra that performed at Winter Olympics 2018

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met members of the Samjiyon orchestra that had performed at the ongoing PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Australia begins examining banks' misconduct

The Australian government on Monday began examining the country's banks, insurers, financial services providers and pension funds, among other entities.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

New York Attorney General sues Harvey Weinstein, brother, firm

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, his brother Robert and their firm, the Weinstein Company.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

N.Korean delegation's S.Korea visit meaningful: Pyongyang media

The North's delegation led by its ceremonial head of state Kim Yong-nam returned home late Sunday after a three-day visit to the South for the ongoing PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson talks to Rohingya Muslim refugees from Myanmar

British Foreign Secretary meets Suu Kyi

British Foreign Secretary said he would be "talking to State Counsellor Suu Kyi and other regional leaders about how we can work together to resolve this appalling crisis."

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

YANGON, Dec. 6, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Kofi Annan, chairman of Myanmar government-appointed Rakhine State Advisory Commission, speaks to media during a press conference in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 6, 2016. Kofi Annan on Tuesday called for stability in Myanmar's Ra

Kofi Annan raises concerns over 'fragile democracy' in Maldives

Annan raised concerns over the actions of President Abdulla Yameen's regime regarding independent institutions, which he claimed were in violation of the spirit of democracy.

Feb 11, 2018

By IANS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers, Tableaux Artists and tribal guests, at Teen Murti Bhawan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reassures support for Palestinian cause

Narendra Modi reassured his country's support for the Palestinian cause and Mahmoud Abbas said that Palestinians relied on India's role.

Feb 10, 2018

By IANS

South Korean President Moon holds meeting with North's state head, Kim's sister

South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a meeting with top North Korean officials, including the country's ceremonial head and leader Kim Jong-un's sister.

Feb 10, 2018

By IANS

Antonio Guterres calls for changes at UN as he takes office

UN chief briefly meets N. Korea leader at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had a brief exchange with Kim Yong Nam, the President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea.

Feb 10, 2018

By IANS

PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018: Pence skips dinner with North Koreans

US Vice-President Mike Pence on Friday skipped a dinner hosted by South Korean President Moon Jae-in ahead of the opening of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Feb 10, 2018

By IANS

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