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Human Rights Watch criticises Hong Kong election as ‘sham’ amid Beijing’s growing grip
New York, Dec 6 (IANS) Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, criticised Hong Kong’s Legislative Council election, scheduled…
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Ten killed as car rams into Christmas crowd in France’s Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe, Dec 6 (IANS) A Christmas event in Sainte-Anne in the French overseas region of Guadeloupe turned tragic when a…
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Norway proposes major purchase of long-range weapons, additional submarines
Oslo, Dec 6 (IANS) The Norwegian government submitted a comprehensive investment proposal to the parliament, aiming to significantly bolster the…
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Rights body slams trial of Pakistani human rights lawyers as ‘weaponisation of law’
Quetta, Dec 6 (IANS) The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a prominent human rights group, has condemned the trial of Pakistani…
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UN chief welcomes signing of peace deal between DR Congo, Rwanda
United Nations, Dec 6 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the official signing of a deal for peace and prosperity…
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Hotel staff requests for photo, Putin obliges: Russian media
New Delhi/Moscow Dec 5 (IANS) Just before wrapping up his landmark visit to India Friday evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin…
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India and Russia reaffirm commitment to countering terrorism, call for actions against UN-listed terror groups
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to…
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Moscow slams EU over attempts to use Russian assets, terms it ‘illegitimate institution, gang’
Moscow, Dec 5 (IANS) The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday criticised the European Union over its intention to use the…
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Japanese envoy terms China’s criticism of PM Takaichi ‘inconsistent with facts, unsubstantiated’
New York, Dec 5 (IANS) Japan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Yamazaki Kazuyuki, has written a letter to United…
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India-Russia friendship steady like pole star amid global uncertainty: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Hailing India-Russia ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the friendship between the…
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