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Mexico: 21 killed in tour bus crash

Veracruz [Mexico], May 30 (ANI): At least 21 people were killed and over 30 sustained injuries in a road accident on Wednesday in eastern Mexico's Veracruz state.

2019-05-30T05:08:48.460145+00:00 IST

Sara Netanyahu reaches plea deal in corruption case

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 30 (ANI): Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly, reached a plea deal with the state prosecutors on Wednesday over allegations she breached public trust and misused state funds.

2019-05-29T22:45:33.978278+00:00 IST

Venezuelan economy shrinks 47.7% in 5 yrs, inflation topples 130,060% in 2018: Central Bank

Caracas [Venezuela], May 29 (ANI): Venezuelan economy has shrunk by 47.7 per cent since 2013, while the inflation reached 130,060 per cent last year, the country's central bank reported in the first update on economic indicators in more than three years.

2019-05-29T10:30:14.483399+00:00 IST

Abhay Kumar concurrently accredited as India's Ambassador to Comoros

New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): The incumbent Ambassador of India to Madagascar, Abhay Kumar, was concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Comoros, with residence in Antananarivo on Monday.

2019-05-28T17:24:45.323433+00:00 IST

Brazil: Violent clashes in prisons leave 55 inmates dead

Rio De Janeiro [Brazil], May 28 (ANI): At least 55 people were found dead after violent clashes broke out among rival drug factions in several prisons in northern Brazilian state of Amazonas, correction officials said on Monday.

2019-05-28T05:31:20.245082+00:00 IST

7.5 magnitude earthquake in Peru leaves 1 dead, 11 injured

Lima [Peru], May 27 (ANI): At least one person was killed and 11 others sustained injuries after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck northern Peru on Sunday morning.

2019-05-27T04:56:49.184067+00:00 IST

4 killed in Burkina Faso church attack

Ouagadougou [Burkina Faso], May 27 (ANI): At least four people lost their lives after a group of heavily armed individuals attacked a Catholic church in northern Burkina Faso on Sunday morning.

2019-05-26T22:34:23.116334+00:00 IST

7.5 magnitude earthquake rattles northern Peru

Lima [Peru], May 26 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale rattled Northern Peru, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

2019-05-26T09:24:48.502204+00:00 IST

South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath; vows to continue fight corruption

Pretoria [South Africa], May 26 (ANI): Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday sworn-in for a five-year term as president of South Africa, with a promise to continue to fight against corruption.

2019-05-25T21:07:52.675702+00:00 IST

Iran, EU leaders also greet PM Modi on poll win

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Leaders from Iran and the European Union joined a growing list of international heads who have extended their greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his thumping win at the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

2019-05-24T17:38:02.267631+00:00 IST

World leaders welcome PM Modi's sweeping LS polls victory

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): World leaders from across the globe have united in welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resounding victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, with many personally extending their wishes to the Indian leader via congratulatory phone calls.

2019-05-23T18:44:00.779447+00:00 IST

World leaders hail PM Modi's resounding victory in LS polls

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 23 (ANI): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday extended best wishes for his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for his dynamic leadership as the BJP-led NDA is heading towards a comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

2019-05-23T10:25:32.223114+00:00 IST

Maduro asks armed forced to to be 'vigilant' to deter US invasion.

Caracas [Venezuela], May 23 (ANI): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday ordered armed forces to be "vigilant" to deter a possible United States invasion.

2019-05-23T00:30:36.346317+00:00 IST

Russia terms US ultimatum to Turkey over S-400 deal 'unacceptable'

Moscow [Russia], May 23 (ANI): Condemning the US threat to eliminate Turkey from a programme on creating F-35 multi-role fighters over its deal to buy Russian S-400 defence system, Kremlin on Wednesday said such ultimatums by Washington is "unacceptable".

2019-05-22T23:28:00.705973+00:00 IST

Somalia car explosion: Death toll climbs to 9

Somali [Somalia], May 23 (ANI): The death toll of those killed in a car explosion on Wednesday in the capital of Somali has risen to nine, reported Al Jazeera.

2019-05-22T22:30:19.915277+00:00 IST

4 killed after bomb-laden car explodes in Mogadishu

Mogadishu [Somalia], May 22 (ANI): Four people were killed while 12 others were wounded after an explosives-laden car detonated here on Wednesday.

2019-05-22T15:59:20.001689+00:00 IST

Putin calls Merkel, Macron to discuss Syria

Moscow [Russia], May 22 (ANI): Russia President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the situation in war-torn Syria with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, said Kremlin.

2019-05-22T01:39:24.215764+00:00 IST

Ukraine to have early parliamentary elections

Kyiv [Ukraine], May 22 (ANI): Ukraine's new President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday called for early parliamentary elections for July 21, reported Al Jazeera.

2019-05-22T01:25:31.363870+00:00 IST

Libya is heading toward 'long, bloody war': UN

Tripoli [Libya], May 22 (ANI): Asserting that Libya is heading towards a "long and bloody war", United Nations on Tuesday urged countries to cut off weapons flow in war-torn Libya.

2019-05-21T23:05:29.133296+00:00 IST

Maduro proposes early elections for opposition-led National Assembly

Caracas [Venezuela], May 21 (ANI): Renewing his efforts to placate protestors, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday proposed early elections for National Assembly, which is headed by opposition leader Juan Guaido.

2019-05-21T01:50:30.016900+00:00 IST

Algeria: Army chief proposes independent body to oversee polls

Algiers [Algeria], May 21 (ANI): Underlining that the ensuing presidential election will prevent Algeria from "falling into the trap of a constitutional void", the Army chief Lieutenant General Gaid Salah on Monday proposed the formation of an "independent body" to organise and oversee the election which is scheduled for July 4.

2019-05-21T01:05:25.667188+00:00 IST