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Supporters of Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed injured during rally

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], Feb 24 (Sputnik/ANI): At least 29 demonstrators were injured in Ethiopia when they were headed for a rally in support of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

2020-02-24T02:20:03.820669+00:00 IST

NEC introduces top technology for West HQ city in Australia

Sydney [Australia], Feb 23 (ANI): In late 2018, an agreement was reached for NEC Australia to become the transformative partner for one of the most progressive and well-known registered entertainment venues in the state of West HQ in Sydney.

2020-02-23T05:58:49.444471+00:00 IST

Malaysian govt believed MH370 pilot committed suicidal mass murder, claims former Australian PM

Canberra [Australia], Feb 21 (ANI): The top levels of the Malaysian government believed the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly six years ago was an act of suicidal mass murder, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has told Sky News Australia.

2020-02-20T22:40:45.340681+00:00 IST

India will be Guest of Honour at the International Tourism Fair of Madagascar

Antananarivo [Madagascar], Feb 20 (ANI): India will be the Guest of Honour at the International Tourism Fair of Madagascar, said Abhay Kumar, India's Ambassador to Madagascar, on Thursday in Antananarivo.

2020-02-20T12:09:57.550145+00:00 IST

4 killed in plane collision in Australia's Mangalore

Mangalore [Austalia], Feb 19 (Sputnik/ANI): Four people were killed on Wednesday in a collision between two small planes near southern Australia's Mangalore city, Victoria state police said in a statement.

2020-02-19T08:36:32.861338+00:00 IST

Spinning Top gains popularity among children in Japan

Tokyo [Japan], Feb 17 (ANI): Every year in Japan, the national championship is held for "Spinning Top" game called "Koma". It is managed using string.

2020-02-17T10:42:41.847199+00:00 IST

North Macedonian lawmakers vote to ratify country's accession to NATO

Skopje [North Macedonia], Feb 12 (ANI/Sputnik): North Macedonian lawmakers on Tuesday (local time) ratified by an overwhelming majority of votes a protocol on the country's accession to NATO.

2020-02-11T20:57:08.698321+00:00 IST

6.2 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], Feb 09 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on Richter scale struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday morning.

2020-02-09T07:07:30.643991+00:00 IST

Malagasy President thanks PM Modi, Defence Min for support during floods

Antananarivo [Madagascar], Feb 5 (ANI): President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for standing with and supporting the Malagasy people during the heavy floods and landslides that killed more than 30 people and displaced more than thousands of others in the East African nation in recent days.

2020-02-05T07:38:20.801185+00:00 IST

5.0 magnitude quake jolts Puerto Rico, 11th temblor in last 30 days

San Juan [Puerto Rico], Feb 5 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale hit Puerto Rico on Tuesday, United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

2020-02-05T01:48:25.534848+00:00 IST

South African court issues arrest warrant for Jacob Zuma

Johannesburg [South Africa], Feb 5 (ANI): A South African court on Tuesday (local time) issued an arrest warrant for former president Jacob Zuma after he failed to appear in the court in connection with a corruption case.

2020-02-04T20:48:44.523370+00:00 IST

Ex-Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi dies at 95

Nairobi [Kenya], Feb 5 (ANI): Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi died in the early hours on Tuesday at the age of 95.

2020-02-04T19:23:19.969578+00:00 IST

Russia has begun manufacturing S-400 systems for India: Russian Min

Moscow [Russia], Feb 4 (ANI): Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov has said that his country has begun the production of famed S-400 air defence systems for India.

2020-02-04T07:33:38.064043+00:00 IST

Turkish military convoy enters Syria: Report

Ankara [Turkey], Feb 3 (ANI): Months after its military offensive in Syria which was criticised by the international community, a large Turkish military convoy entered Syrian territory, reported Al Arabiya.

2020-02-03T03:29:22.512557+00:00 IST

Stampede during church service in Tanzania kills 20

Dodoma [Tanzania ], Feb 2 (ANI): At least 20 people were killed in a stampede during a church service in northern Tanzania on Sunday evening (local time), local media reported.

2020-02-02T08:34:12.075114+00:00 IST

Floods in southeast Tanzania leave 21 people dead

Lindi [Tanzania], Feb 02 (Sputnik/ANI): The floods which hit southeastern Tanzania's Lindi region have left 21 people dead, Tanzanian media reported.

2020-02-01T20:21:29.840156+00:00 IST

India hands over relief materials to flood-hit Madagascar

Antananarivo [Madagascar], Feb 1 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar on Friday handed over the relief material to country's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay as part of New Delhi's efforts to support the people of the flood-hit African country.

2020-02-01T08:09:15.720502+00:00 IST

Finally, Britain departs from EU

London [UK], Feb 01 (ANI): Becoming the first country, Britain on Friday (local time) officially left the European Union (EU).

2020-01-31T23:06:49.848630+00:00 IST

Silicon Valley tech giants brace for coronavirus impact

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): Silicon Valley tech giants like Google, Apple and Microsoft have either halted or scaled back their operations in China amid the coronavirus crisis.

2020-01-31T06:24:42.939878+00:00 IST

6.1 magnitude aftershock strikes near Cayman Islands

George Town [Cayman Islands], Jan 29 (ANI): An aftershock measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck near the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, hours after the powerful initial quake of magnitude 7.7 jolted the Caribbean, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

2020-01-28T22:55:27.049393+00:00 IST

Earthquake off Jamaica coast triggers 'hazardous' tsunami warning

Kingston [Jamaica], Jan 29 (ANI): A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck off the coast of Jamaica has triggered the threat of tsunami waves that could reach as high as a meter above tide level in the region, as per a statement by Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

2020-01-28T21:19:05.358399+00:00 IST