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UN threatens to suspend food aid to Yemen

Sanaa [Yemen], May 21 (ANI): United Nations on Monday warned that humanitarian aid to war-torn Yemen could be suspended if Houthi rebels controlling the region do not comply with the accord signed last year and stop diversion of food supplies.

2019-05-20T22:59:35.408609+00:00 IST

8 dead as boat carrying football team capsizes in Uganda

Hoima [Uganda], May 20 (ANI): Ugandan authorities on Monday confirmed that at least eight people died, while several others are missing after a boat carrying a football team and its fans capsized amidst a thunderstorm on Lake Albert here on Sunday.

2019-05-20T16:07:45.564184+00:00 IST

Australia: Scott Morrison to form govt after 'miraculous victory'

Canberra [Australia], May 20 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison looks all set to form a majority Conservative government in his "miraculous" election victory over the centre-left Labor Party, the state media said on Monday.

2019-05-20T07:57:34.162968+00:00 IST

Brazil: 11 killed in mass shooting at bar

Belem [Brazil], May 20 (ANI): At least 11 people were killed and one other sustained injury in a mass shooting incident at a bar in Brazil's northern state of Para on Sunday afternoon.

2019-05-20T04:11:48.142185+00:00 IST

Houthi rebels to launch attacks at 300 Saudi facilities: reports

Sanaa [Yemen], May 20 (ANI): The Yemeni Shia Houthi rebels are planning to launch attacks at 300 critical infrastructure facilities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), SABA News Agency reported.

2019-05-20T01:52:18.713880+00:00 IST

Sudan's military, protest leaders resume talks

Khartoum [Sudan], May 20 (ANI): Sudan's military and protest leaders on Sunday resumed talks to finalise a new governing body to replace the Transitional Military Council.

2019-05-20T01:15:18.883624+00:00 IST

Russia declares unilateral ceasefire in Idlib

Moscow [Russia], May 20 (ANI): Russia-backed Syrian government forces have unilaterally ceased fire in the northwestern Idlib province, the last major rebel-held territory, Moscow's defence ministry said on Sunday.

2019-05-20T00:44:41.955663+00:00 IST

UN peacekeeper killed in Mali

Bamako [Mali], May 20 (ANI): A United Nations soldier was killed and several others sustained injuries in two attacks on UN peacekeeping forces in Mali on Sunday, reported Al Jazeera.

2019-05-20T00:38:43.790990+00:00 IST

Australian elections '19: Scott Morrison claims victory, Bill Shorten resigns as Labor's chief

Canberra [Australia], May 18 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday claimed victory in the 2019 elections with expectations that the country's voters were ready for a change in course after six years of tumultuous leadership under his party.

2019-05-18T16:35:26.907693+00:00 IST

Caracas willing to begin dialogue with Washington on basis of mutual respect: Venezuelan FM

Caracas [Washington], May 18 (ANI): Against the backdrop of mediation in Norway aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela, the Foreign Minister of the Latin American country, Jorge Arreaza, on Friday said that Caracas is willing to engage in dialogue with the United States on the "basis of mutual respect."

2019-05-18T05:11:57.386774+00:00 IST

US judge orders release of activists detained from Venezuela's embassy in Washington

Washington [USA], May 18 (ANI): A US judge on Friday ordered the release of four activists who were detained by US authorities from the premises of the Venezuelan embassy here on Thursday morning.

2019-05-17T23:43:42.770573+00:00 IST

Crime reporter shot dead in Mexico

Mexico City [Mexico], May 17 (ANI): A crime reporter, who was working under a federal protection program, was shot dead here on Thursday, making him the fifth journalist to have been killed this year in the Latin American country.

2019-05-17T16:18:37.777351+00:00 IST

4 killed after small plane crashes near Dubai airport

Dubai [UAE], May 17 (ANI): Four people - three Britons and one South African - lost their lives after a small plane carrying them crashed three miles to the south of Dubai International Airport here on Thursday evening due to a technical malfunction.

2019-05-16T22:09:40.392715+00:00 IST

Bob Hawke, Australia's longest serving Labour PM dies at 89

Canberra [Australia], May 16 (ANI): Bob Hawke, one of Australia's longest-serving prime ministers and a champion of the trade union movement, died on Thursday at the age of 89.

2019-05-16T12:34:51.163190+00:00 IST

Attack on religious procession kills 4 in Burkina Faso

Kongoussi [Burkina Faso], May 16 (ANI): Four people were killed when a Catholic procession was attacked by unidentified armed men in Zimtenga here, church authorities said on Wednesday.

2019-05-15T21:16:32.800347+00:00 IST

Sudan: Military, protestors agree on power sharing deal

Khartoum [Sudan], May 15 (ANI): Sudan's military leaders on Wednesday announced an agreement with the opposition alliance for a three-year transition period to a civilian administration.

2019-05-15T16:56:09.123049+00:00 IST

Indian envoy presents his credentials to Madagascar president

Antananarivo [Madagascar], May 15 (ANI): Abhay Kumar, who has been appointed as India's Ambassador to Madagascar, presented his credentials to President Rajoelina on Wednesday.

2019-05-15T13:49:53.831555+00:00 IST

Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaido says authorities want to 'close down' National Assembly

Caracas [Venezeula], May 15 (ANI): Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has accused the country's authorities of trying to close down the National Assembly after the security forces prevented him from entering the parliament building.

2019-05-15T13:14:46.609185+00:00 IST

Security flaw in Whatsapp; Israel firm on radar for installing spyware in mobile phones

Washington D.C. [USA], May 14 (ANI): Facebook-owned Whatsapp on Monday encouraged its 1.5 billion users to update their apps as a precautionary measure after an Israeli firm was accused of installing surveillance software on mobile phones through the messaging application.

2019-05-14T11:45:46.342360+00:00 IST

16 terrorists killed by Afghan forces

Farah [Afghanistan], May 14 (ANI): At least 16 Taliban terrorists were killed in an operation carried out by Afghan forces in Farah province on Tuesday.

2019-05-14T07:56:19.328393+00:00 IST

Sudan: 5 killed as violence flares up

Khartoum [Sudan], May 14 (ANI): At least five persons including a soldier were killed in violence that erupted in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Monday after Transitional Military Council (TMC) and opposition reached a deal to run the country.

2019-05-14T05:36:18.677262+00:00 IST