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Indian rupee touches record low as Asia markets tumble
NEW DELHI: Emerging market currencies sank in Asia, with the Indian rupee at a record low as dealers fear contagion...
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UNICEF urges int l community to safeguard children s future
United Nations Children’s Fund has urged governments to take immediate action to safeguard younger generations from extreme weather events. In...
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Palestinian President denounces US decision to halt funding
ISLAMABAD: United States has halted all funding to a UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees. In a statement, State Department...
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Russia to hold week-long military drill in Mediterranean
Russia will hold a week-long major military drill in the Mediterranean from Saturday. Russian defense ministry said the drill will...
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Turkey expects to receive S-400 missile systems as soon as possible: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country will soon receive S-400 anti-missile system from Russia. Speaking at...
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Germany to boost funds for Palestinians after US cut
Germany has has pledged to significantly increase its funding for the U.N. agency that supports Palestinian refugees after the United...
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Moon to send special envoy to N Korea on 5 September
South Korean President Moon Jae-in will send a special envoy to Pyongyang next Wednesday to discuss plans to hold a...
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In an unprecedented move, Saudi Arabia plans to turn Qatar into an island
RIYADH – A Saudi official hinted Friday the kingdom was moving forward witha plan to dig a canal that would...
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Indian politician Divya Spandana charged with sedition for praising Pakistan
MUMBAI – Indian politician Divya Spandana lands in big trouble for praisingPakistan. She has been charged for sedition after the...
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Lady Diana remembered on her 21st death anniversary
LONDON – August 31st, 2018 marks 21 years since the tragic passing ofPrincess Diana. The Princess of Wales was the...