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US Pilots injured by Chinese Laser beam, allege US officials
WASHINGTON – The United States formally complained to China after Chinesenationals pointed lasers at US military aircraft near Djibouti in...
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Two dead in fighter jet crash off Syrian coast
MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Ministry says one of its fighter jets has crashed off the coast of Syria and that both...
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For the first time in history, Pakistani American takes oath as State Minister in US
VIRGINIA – Atif Qarni, Pakistani American Muslim, took an oath of office ofthe State of Virginia education portfolio. This is...
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Turkey renews support for East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital
Turkish Deputy Parliament Speaker Ahmet Aydin at a Palestinian National Council meeting in Ramallah of occupied West Bank, has renewed...
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Afghan Army fails to retake lost district from Taliban, more cities likely to fall
KABUL – The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said Friday that security forces arefighting the Taliban to retake Badakhshan’s Kohistan district...
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India: Rainstorm kills at least 91
NEW DELHI: A powerful dust storm and rain swept parts of north and western India overnight, causing house collapses, toppling...
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PM Theresa May avoids London wipeout in Local Elections
LONDON – Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party avoided a wipeoutin London local elections and eked out gains in Brexit-supporting...
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Int l experts call for ending violence against Rohingya muslims
International experts and activists have called for stronger pressure on Myanmar to end repression and violence against Rohingya Muslims. Speaking...
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Saudi Arabia launches 34 billion entertainment initiative
RIYADH – After repealing a decades-long ban on cinemas only last year,Saudi Arabia has now launched an ambitious drive to...
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Justin Langer named as new Australia coach
ISLAMABAD: Former Australian opener Justin Langer has been named Australia’s new head coach. He takes responsibility at a time of...