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Turkey experiencing deep human rights crisis, plea filed at UN for immediate condemnation

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:48:00 GMT

Of all the human rights violations taking place in Turkey, the violation of the basic freedom of expression and assembly has been the most visible.

This giant rat 'Magawa' in Cambodia given gold medal, know why

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:53:00 GMT

According to PDSA, Magawa has helped in clearing over 141,000 square metres of land.

For how long will India be kept out of UN's decision-making structures: PM Narendra Modi at UNGA

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:47:00 GMT

India is all set to become a non-permanent member of UNSC in January 2021.

Turkey playing destabilizing game in Middle-East as President Erdogan’s role threatens world peace

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:55:00 GMT

Given his megalomania and pretensions for reviving the Caliphate (of course anointing himself as the neo-Caliph), Erdogan has done everything possible to disturb the Middle-East just so he can re-establish Turkey’s pre-eminence in the region.

Giant rat Magawa wins gold medal for sniffing out landmines - know more

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:28:00 GMT

According to PDSA, Magawa has helped in clearing over 141,000 square metres of land.

Giant rat Magawa wins gold medal for sniffing out landmines - know more

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:25:00 GMT

According to PDSA, Magawa has helped in clearing over 141,000 square metres of land.

India announces USD 15 mn grant for Sri Lanka to strengthen Buddhist ties

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 10:29:00 GMT

The grant will be used for constructions and renovation of Buddhist cultural sites in the Indian ocean country, archaeological cooperation, the reciprocal study of Lord Buddha’s relics, strengthening of Buddhist scholarship, and supporting the clergy.

Locals' treachery, betrayal led to 2014 Peshawar school massacre: Pakistani judicial panel

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 07:05:00 GMT

A judicial commission formed to probe the 2014 Peshawar Army Public School massacre said that the tragedy could never have taken place if some local people had not given shelter to the terrorists, it was reported on Saturday.

EU urges China to allow 'meaningful access' to independent observers in Xinjiang region

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 06:46:00 GMT

European Union has called on China to allow meaningful access to Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region for independent observers, including for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Japan is determined to host Tokyo Olympics next year: PM Yoshihide Suga tells UN

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 05:31:00 GMT

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday Japan is determined to host the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after the games were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bhutan supports G4's bid for UNSC reforms

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 04:06:00 GMT

Bhutan's Prime Minister Lotay Tshering has supported G4 countries bid for United Nations security council reforms and a seat at the high table. G4 grouping, that has been calling for UNSC reforms includes India, Germany, Brazil and Japan.

Military plane carrying air force cadets crashes in Ukraine, killing 22

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 03:45:00 GMT

A military transport plane carrying air force cadets crashed and burst into flames near a highway in northeastern Ukraine on Friday evening, killing at least 22 people on board.

Global COVID-19 fatalities could hit 2 million before vaccine becomes available: WHO

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:49:00 GMT

The global death toll from COVID-19 could double to 2 million before a successful vaccine is widely used and could be even higher without concerted action to curb the pandemic, an official at the World Health Organization said on Friday.

US President Donald Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett as the new Supreme Court judge: sources

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 01:33:00 GMT

Amy Coney Barrett, 48, was appointed by Trump to the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017 and is known for her conservative religious views. Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments.

Shooting of policeman in London not being treated as a terrorism incident: Reports

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:02:00 GMT

"Our investigation is led by homicide investigators from the Specialist Crime Command," she said in a statement.

Largest California wildfire threatens marijuana-growing area

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:36:00 GMT

Law enforcement officers went door to door warning of the encroaching fire danger but could not force residents to evacuate, Trinity County Sheriff's Department Deputy Nate Trujillo said.

PM Narendra Modi to address UNGA General Debate on Saturday; these are India's priority issues

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:40:00 GMT

Prime Minister Modi is also expected to touch on India`s priorities at the United Nations.

4 wounded in knife attack near former office of Charlie Hebdo in Paris

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:14:00 GMT

The motive for the attack is unclear, and it is not clear whether it is linked to Charlie Hebdo, which moved its activities out of the area after Islamic extremists attacked its editorial offices in 2015, killing 12 people.

Very sorry: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un apologises for killing South Korean official

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:31:00 GMT

North Korea expressed regret on Friday for having shot dead a South Korean man to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the South`s national security adviser said, amid growing public and political outrage.

Botswana says toxins in water killed over 300 hundred elephants

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 02:39:00 GMT

Toxins in water produced by cyanobacteria killed more than 300 elephants in Botswana this year, officials said on Monday, announcing the result of an investigation into the deaths which had baffled and alarmed conservationists.