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Chad’s President dies in clashes with rebels
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N'Djamena: Chad's President Idriss Deby has died in a battle against rebels in the north, the Army said on Tuesday.The announcement came a day when provisional election results projected him to win a sixth consecutive term."Deby died while defending...
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China has far greater nuclear capacity than thought only 1 week ago – STRATCOM Chief
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Washington: The United States has only learned in the past week that China has developed a fast breeder capacity allowing it to make far more plutonium nuclear warheads than US assessments had previously thought possible, Strategic Command (STRATCOM) chief...
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Japan suspects Chinese military behind Cyberattacks on JAXA, research agencies – Reports
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Tokyo: Japan's police suspect the Chinese armed forces of commissioning large-scale cyberattacks against 200 defence-related companies and research institutions, including Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), in 2016, the NHK broadcaster reporter on Tuesday, citing investigative sources.According to the broadcaster,...
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UK adds India to COVID-19 travel ‘red list’
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London: United Kingdom on Monday added India to a 'red list' of countries from which travel to the UK is not allowed and also made 10 days hotel quarantine must for UK residents.From 04:00 am UK time on Friday,...
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Pentagon says Russian Military buildup near Ukraine ‘bigger’ than in 2014
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Washington: Russia amassed more troops along its border with Ukraine than in 2014 at the height of tensions between the two countries, US Defense Department spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday.āIt is the largest buildup we have seen...
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EU supports holding Palestinian elections in East Jerusalem – Borrell
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Brussels: The European Union supports the holding of Palestinian elections on all territories, including East Jerusalem, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said at a Monday meeting with the Palestinian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Riyad Al Malki,...
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US House passes resolution condemning crackdown on Hong Kong protesters
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Washington: The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution condemning China and Hong Kong for cracking down on protesters.The House of Representatives passed the measure in a 418-1 vote on Monday evening.On April 1, Jimmy Lai, the founder...
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EU expresses solidarity with Czech Republic amid diplomatic row with Russia
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Brussels: The European Union has expressed concerns over Russiaās decision to declare 20 Czech diplomats "persona non grata" in response to the expulsion of 18 Russian diplomats from the Czech Republic."The European Union stands in full support and solidarity...
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US should improve relations with Moscow, instead of forcing Russia, China together – Trump
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Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has warned against any steps on the part of Washington that would encourage Russia-China cooperation."Getting along with President Putin is a great thing, we should be doing business with Russia, we...
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Moscow expels 20 Czech diplomats, gives until end of Monday to leave country
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Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday announced its decision to expel 20 Czech diplomats in response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Prague and gave the Czech diplomatic staff time until the end of Monday to leave...
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MSCW conducts sensitization programme on sexual harassment of women at workplace, Bishnupur
Bishnupur: The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), in collaboration with the District Administration Bishnupur, today organised a one...
