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US to replace acting ambassador to South Korea ahead of Trump’s visit: sources
Seoul, Oct 19 (IANS) The United States will likely replace its acting Ambassador to South Korea ahead of President Donald…
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FairPoint: Pakistan’s poison comes home to roost
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) There is a strange sense of satisfaction — almost poetic justice — in watching Pakistan…
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Temporary truce at Af-Pak border that has witnessed several skirmishes since Taliban took control in Kabul
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Afghanistan and Pakistan have finally agreed to a ceasefire following days of deadly cross-border gunfire…
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Pakistani forces forcibly disappear eight civilians in Balochistan: Report
Quetta, Oct 19 (IANS) Eight civilians have been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces from various parts of Pakistan’s Balochistan,…
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Pakistan: Four coal miners die after inhaling poisonous methane gas in Balochistan
Quetta, Oct 19 (IANS) Four coal miners were killed in two separate incidents in Duki and Chamalang areas of Pakistan’s…
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Brazil’s Lula calls for independent Latin America
Sao Paulo, Oct 19 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that he will not accept any leader…
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US warns of Hamas attack against Gaza civilians
Washington, Oct 19 (IANS) The US Department of State said it has received credible reports suggesting Hamas is planning an…
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After days of deadly conflict, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to ceasefire
Doha, Oct 19 (IANS) Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following more than a week of intense…
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Bangladesh: Massive fire at Dhaka airport halts all flight operations
Dhaka, Oct 18 (IANS) A massive fire erupted at the cargo section of Bangladesh’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka…
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Qatar stresses ‘pressing need’ to establish nuclear-weapons-free zone in Middle East
New York/Doha, Oct 18 (IANS) Qatar has reiterated its firm position that the establishment of a nuclear-weapons-free zone in the…
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