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Melbourne: India calls for united global effort to fight terrorism

Melbourne [Australia], Nov 7 (ANI): Branding terrorism as the biggest threat to peace, security and development in the region, Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Thursday called for a global concerted effort to fight against the global menace.

2019-11-07T09:38:07.237771+00:00 IST

Islamic State claims responsibility for Mali attack

Bamako [Mali], Nov 3 (ANI): The Islamic State (ISIS) on Saturday claimed responsibility for the attack on Mali's armed forces that left 53 servicemen and one civilian dead.

2019-11-03T00:54:52.578605+00:00 IST

Attack on military in Mali leaves 53 personnel, 1 civilian dead

Bamako [Mali], Nov 2 (Sputnik/ANI): An attack on Mali's Armed Forces in the country's eastern Indelimane area left 53 servicemen and one civilian dead, the country's Communication Minister Yaya Sangare said on Saturday.

2019-11-02T02:32:54.905741+00:00 IST

Indian Ambassador to Madagascar pays floral tribute to Vallabhbhai Patel

Antananarivo [Madagascar], Oct 31 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar paid floral tribute to independent India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during an event marking his 144th birth anniversary held at the Indian embassy here on Thursday.

2019-10-31T18:11:35.295489+00:00 IST

Canada: Five teens injured in Toronto shooting

Toronto [Canada], Oct 31 (Sputnik/ANI): Five teenagers were injured in a shooting in Toronto, media reported on Thursday.

2019-10-31T06:40:25.384127+00:00 IST

President of Comoros greets Vice President Naidu, PM Modi on Diwali

New Delhi [India], Oct 28 (ANI): President Azali Assoumani of Comoros sent Diwali greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.

2019-10-28T04:50:41.464610+00:00 IST

Oppn candidate Alberto Fernandez wins Argentina presidential polls

Buenos Aires [Argentina], Oct 28 (Sputnik/ANI): Opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez, representing the Front of All alliance, is leading in the presidential elections in Argentina, the country's election commission reported on Sunday.

2019-10-28T00:52:34.633338+00:00 IST

6 killed in Colombia military chopper crash

Bogota [Colombia], Oct 28 (Sputnik/ANI): Six people died as a result of a military helicopter's crash in the central Colombian municipality of Alban, the country's air force said on Sunday.

2019-10-27T23:13:34.908896+00:00 IST

Israel's Netanyahu extends Diwali greetings to 'friend' PM Modi

Tel Aviv [Israel], Oct 28 (ANI): Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday extended his wishes to his 'friend' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Diwali or the festival of lights.

2019-10-27T22:25:25.284460+00:00 IST

Exiled Kashmiri activist exposes Pakistan's duplicity on Kashmir issue

Calgary [Canada] Oct 26 (ANI): The exiled chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri has lambasted Pakistan for its duplicity over Kashmir issue and promoting terrorism in the region.

2019-10-26T13:28:04.286751+00:00 IST

Third International Day of Diplomats celebrated in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo

Antananarivo [Madagascar], Oct 26 (ANI): Third International Day of Diplomats was celebrated in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo with the participation of the Ambassadors of the United States, European Union, African Union, India, South Korea, Algeria, Turkey, the Charge de Affaires of Russia, Egypt and diplomats of the Vatican, Switzerland among other countries.

2019-10-26T08:33:39.210276+00:00 IST

Number of Syrian refugees crossing into Iraq from Syria has increased significantly, says UN

Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 26 (ANI): After Turkey launched its military offensive in the region, the number of refugees crossing to Iraq from northeastern Syria has increased significantly in recent times, according to the United Nations (UN).

2019-10-26T04:37:03.606702+00:00 IST

Oman: Joint exercise between IAF and RAFO 'Ex Eastern Bridge" culminates

Muscat [Oman], Oct 26 (ANI): The joint exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), "Ex Eastern Bridge-V" has culminated, IAF said on Saturday.

2019-10-26T04:27:29.549906+00:00 IST

Indian-origin professor Neena Mitter wins major award in Australia for avocado research project

Brisbane [Australia], Oct 25 (ANI): Indian-origin professor Neena Mitter, an agricultural biotechnologist based at The University of Queensland, has been named the winner of Australia India Science, Research and Development category at the 2019 India Australia Business and Community Awards (IABCA).

2019-10-25T11:46:26.298599+00:00 IST

5.9 magnitude earthquake rattles New Zealand

Wellington [New Zealand], Oct 25 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck New Zealand on Thursday, United States Geological Survey said.

2019-10-24T23:01:38.527011+00:00 IST

Saint-Denis: Leaders from India, France and Vanilla Islands at 'Choose Reunion' meet

Saint-Denis [Reunion Island], Oct 24 (ANI): In a first, leaders of India, France and Vanilla Islands comprising Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles in the western Indian Ocean participated in a 'Choose La Reunion' business meet here.

2019-10-24T13:28:53.171338+00:00 IST

Australian PM Scott Morrison extends Diwali wishes

Canberra [Australia], Oct 24 (ANI): Days ahead of the festival of lights, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday extended his Diwali wishes to his Twitter followers and praised its underlying values and beliefs.

2019-10-24T11:30:23.277640+00:00 IST

Five people killed in light plane crash in western Mexico

Mexico City [Mexico] (Sputnik/ANI), Oct 24 (ANI): Five people died in a crash of a light aeroplane in Mexico's western Michoacan state, regional prosecutors said, citing preliminary data.

2019-10-24T06:57:04.085590+00:00 IST

Over 5,000 children killed, injured in Yemen's war: UNICEF

Sana'a [Yemen], Oct 24 (ANI): More than 5,000 children have been killed or injured, while over half a million have dropped out of school in Yemen since the war between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels erupted in March 2015, the UNICEF said on Wednesday.

2019-10-24T00:04:16.556788+00:00 IST

Russia: Pradhan visits Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex in Vladivostok

Vladivostok [Russia], Oct 22 (ANI): Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex here on Tuesday.

2019-10-22T08:16:37.987422+00:00 IST

Death toll rises to 11 after weekend of violent protests in Chile

Santiago [Chile], Oct 22 (ANI): At least 11 people have died in Chile, according to the mayor of the Chilean capital, as protests and violence continued to mar the Latin American country during the weekend.

2019-10-22T01:35:44.177075+00:00 IST