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Sudan protesters tone down demands in standoff with militaryAP, KhartoumSudanese protesters have toned down some of their demands in an attempt to ease tensions with...
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People are ‘Maalik’ in democracy, Congress will do what they say: Rahul
PTI, Simdega :People are the ‘maalik’ (masters) in democracy, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Thursday, asking them to tell his party’s government what to do...
NZ PM Ardern to marry long-time partner
AFP, Wellington :New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her long-term partner Clarke Gayford have become engaged to be married, her office said Friday.A spokesman...
Nancy Pelosi accuses US Attorney General William Barr of lying to Congress
AFP, Washington :House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday accused the top US law-enforcement officer of committing a crime by lying to Congress, escalating the showdown...
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UK becomes first parliament to declare climate emergencyAFP, London Britain’s opposition Labour Party on Wednesday called for “real action” after parliament became the first in...
Catholic services in Sri Lankan capital cancelled for 2nd week
AP, Colombo :Catholic services are being canceled for a second weekend in Sri Lanka’s capital after the government warned of more possible attacks by the...
Crowds to flood Khartoum as stand-off with military persists
AFP, Khartoum :Sudanese demonstrators are expected to stage a “million-strong” march on Thursday to press for a civilian administration after talks with military rulers hit...
Thailand set for coronation of King Rama X, first in 69 years
AFP, Bangkok :Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn will be crowned this weekend in a pageantry-laden ceremony flecked by Hindu and Buddhist ritual, as Rama X furthers...
Assange sentenced to 50 weeks jail by UK court for skipping bail
AP, London :WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was sentenced to 50 weeks in jail by a London court on Wednesday for skipping bail to enter the...
Cuba May Day parade defies Trump over Maduro support
AFP, Havana :The scent of the Cold War hung over Cuba’s May Day parade where marchers bellowed defiance against US President Donald Trump for his...
Sri Lanka maintains high alert for attacks ahead of Ramzan
Reuters, Colombo :Sri Lankan security forces maintained a high level of alert on Tuesday after the Easter Sunday bombings, officials said, amid intelligence reports that...
Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
Reuters, Tokyo :Japanese Emperor Akihito, in his final remarks as his three-decade reign drew to a close on Tuesday, thanked the people for their support...