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23 killed in arson attack at a southern Mexico bar

Mexico City [Mexico], Aug 28 (ANI): At least 23 people including 16 men and nine women were killed and 13 others sustained injuries after an arson attack caused a fire at a bar in the southern Mexican port city of Veracruz on Tuesday night (local time).

2019-08-28T17:30:19.095969+00:00 IST

23 killed, 13 injured in fire in Mexico's bar

Veracruz [Mexico], August 28 (Sputnik/ANI): At least 23 people were killed and 13 others have sustained severe injuries following a fire in a bar in Mexico's southern Veracruz State, General Prosecutor's Office said in a statement on Wednesday.

2019-08-28T08:40:24.229005+00:00 IST

2 killed after major explosion in Gaza

Gaza, Aug 28 (ANI): At least two people lost their lives on Tuesday after an explosion near a police checkpoint at Eldadhuah Junction here.

2019-08-28T00:05:42.662232+00:00 IST

Amazon fires: Macron has to withdraw insults for Brazil to accept anything, says Bolsonaro

Brasilia [Brazil], Aug 28 (ANI): Brazil may reject the USD 20 million offer from G7 nations to combat the Amazon fires if French President Emmanuel Macron fails to withdraw his "insults", the Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday.

2019-08-27T22:36:36.916857+00:00 IST

40 people feared dead after boat capsizes off Libya's coast

Tripoli [Libya], Aug 27 (ANI): At least 40 people are feared dead after another boat capsized off the coast of Libya on Tuesday, according to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR).

2019-08-27T17:33:11.440791+00:00 IST

Sudan urges UNSC to withdraw peacekeepers from Dafur by 2020

Khartoum [Sudan], Aug 27 (ANI): Sudan has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to end the suspension of its troops' withdrawal from Dafur.

2019-08-27T09:21:45.632836+00:00 IST

Munich airport closes several terminals after person enters restricted area

Munich [Germany], Aug 27 (ANI): Authorities have closed down several terminals at Munich airport in Germany after a person entered in a restricted area on Tuesday.

2019-08-27T09:21:34.745485+00:00 IST

Indian Ambassador to Madagascar unveils commemorative plaque of Mahatma Gandhi road in Antananarivo

Antananarivo [Madagascar], Aug 27 (ANI): A restored commemorative plaque of the Mahatma Gandhi road in Antananarivo was jointly unveiled on Monday by the Indian High Commissioner to Madagascar Abhay Kumar and city's Mayor Lalao Ravalomanana to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the Mahatma.

2019-08-27T06:32:24.286239+00:00 IST

Brazil rejects G7 aid to tackle Amazon wildfires

Brasilia [Brazil], Aug 27 (ANI): Brazil government on Monday rejected the aid by G7 members to fight wildfires in the Amazon and asked French President Emmanuel Macron to focus on "France and its colonies".

2019-08-27T05:31:50.381579+00:00 IST

Saudi-led Arab coalition intercepts Houthi drone: State media

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], Aug 27 (ANI): The Saudi-led Arab coalition on Tuesday intercepted a drone allegedly launched by Houthi rebels from Yemeni capital Sanaa towards Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's official news agency reported.

2019-08-27T03:37:53.087756+00:00 IST

Australia concerned, disappointed after citizen arrested in China on spying charges

Canberra [Australia], Aug 27 (ANI): Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne condemned the formal arrest of Australian writer Yang Hengjun by China on espionage charges. The Australian citizen was first detained in January this year.

2019-08-27T01:07:32.519344+00:00 IST

Sudan: 37 killed, 200 injured in tribal clashes

Khartoum [Sudan], Aug 27 (ANI): At least 37 people were killed while 200 others were wounded in clashes amongst tribes in Sudan's eastern region, as per local media reports.

2019-08-27T00:15:02.502373+00:00 IST

Israel intercepts 2 rockets fired from Gaza

Jerusalem [Israel], Aug 26 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday night claimed that three rockets were fired from Gaza to Israel.

2019-08-25T23:17:37.740935+00:00 IST

Afghanistan: 3 injured in explosion outside Pak consulate in Jalalabad

Jalalabad [Afghanistan], Aug 26 (ANI): At least three individuals, including one policeman, were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded outside the holding area of Pakistan's Consulate General here on Sunday night.

2019-08-25T22:35:52.680992+00:00 IST

Sudan: Atleast 62 people dead, 98 wounded due to heavy rainfall

Khartoum [Sudan], Aug 26 (ANI): At least 62 people have died while 98 others were wounded after heavy rainfalls and floods devastated Sudan, the country's health ministry stated on Sunday.

2019-08-25T21:02:52.420947+00:00 IST

MoS MEA pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Peru

Lima [Peru], Aug 25 (ANI): V Muraleedharan, the Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Parque Mariscal Castilla here on Saturday.

2019-08-24T19:23:35.506514+00:00 IST

Despite Pak's anti-India rhetoric, UAE to confer highest civilian award to PM Modi today

Abu Dhabi [UAE], Aug 24 (ANI): As Pakistan continues to cry foul over India's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the UAE will honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the highest civilian award of the Islamic country on Saturday.

2019-08-24T04:39:08.948282+00:00 IST

Trump calls Brazil President, offers assistance in tackling Amazon rainforest fires

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 24 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump called Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday (local time) and offered assistance, if needed, to tackle the raging wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.

2019-08-23T23:18:52.900098+00:00 IST

Brazil's Bolsonaro prepares to send army to fight Amazon fires

Brasilia [Brazil], Aug 24 (ANI): Under increasing international pressure to contain the record numbers of fires in the Amazon, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday (local time) said he might send the military to battle the blazes.

2019-08-23T22:48:26.598538+00:00 IST

India, Madagascar to enhance tourism potential

Antananarivo [Madagascar], Aug 23 (ANI): The Indian High Commission in Antananarivo, in collaboration with Air Mauritius, organised an event at the Indian Embassy to promote tourism between India and Madagascar on Friday.

2019-08-23T14:11:22.678465+00:00 IST

New Zealand Speaker babysitting an MP's newborn during debate wins hearts on social media

Wellington [New Zealand], Aug 23 (ANI): Social media was flooded with love and praises for New Zealand Speaker Trevor Mallard after his photo of babysitting lawmaker Tamati Coffey's newborn son in Parliament amid a heated debate over rising fuel prices in the country went viral.

2019-08-22T21:25:21.261515+00:00 IST