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Court orders Christchurch terrorist to undergo mental health tests

Christchurch [New Zealand], Apr 5 (ANI): A court here on Friday morning (local time) ordered the 28-year old Christchurch terrorist, accused of killing 50 worshippers last month in a back to back firing at two mosques across Christchurch, to undergo mental health tests.

2019-04-05T00:54:15.469437+00:00 IST

Eastern Libyan Commander declares war on Tripoli, UN expresses 'deep concern'

Tripoli [Libya], Apr 5 (ANI): Eastern Libyan army commander Khalifa Hifter on Thursday ordered his forces to take over Tripoli, the capital of the UN-backed government, amid reports of escalating political tension in Libya.

2019-04-04T21:00:38.549346+00:00 IST

Ethiopia releases preliminary report into Boeing 737 MAX crash

Adis Ababa [Ethiopia], Apr 4 (ANI): Ethiopia on Thursday released the preliminary report into the March 10 Ethiopian Airlines crash which claimed the lives of all 157 people on board.

2019-04-04T09:43:51.552113+00:00 IST

NZ: 50 murder charges laid down against Christchurch terror-accused

Christchurch [New Zealand], Apr 4 (ANI): The New Zealand Police on Thursday laid down 50 charges of murder and 39 attempted murder charges against the suspected mastermind behind last month's twin Christchurch mosque terror attacks.

2019-04-04T07:24:48.844105+00:00 IST

Mozambique: Mass vaccination campaign launched amid rise in cholera cases

Beira [Mozambique], Apr 4 (ANI): Health authorities here on Wednesday launched a six-day mass vaccination campaign to prevent the spread of cholera that killed at least three people with most cases reported in the cyclone-ravaged port city of Beira.

2019-04-03T20:32:50.380174+00:00 IST

Venezuela: Guaido's parliamentary immunity removed

Caracas [Venezuela], Apr 3 (ANI): The Venezuelan Constituent Assembly on Tuesday stripped National Assembly President Juan Guaido's parliamentary immunity, approving the continuation of judicial proceedings against him.

2019-04-03T07:32:28.877600+00:00 IST

Algerian President Bouteflika steps down

Algiers [Algeria], Apr 03 (ANI): Ailing Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Tuesday stepped down from his post before his mandate ends on April 28, state media reported on Monday.

2019-04-03T00:48:45.391773+00:00 IST

President Kovind addresses Indian community in South Africa

Cape Town [South Africa], Apr 3 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind who is making a transit halt in Cape Town on Tuesday afternoon addressed the Indian community here.

2019-04-02T21:45:07.771861+00:00 IST

India inks MoU to set up agriculture, rural development institute in Malawi

New Delhi [India], Apr 2 (ANI): India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Consultancy Service (NABCONS) for setting up the India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD) in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa.

2019-04-02T17:11:05.415713+00:00 IST

Venezuela's Chief Justice wants Guaido's parliamentary immunity removed

Caracas [Venezuela], Apr 2 (ANI): Venezuela's Chief Justice Maikel Moreno has requested to strip National Assembly President Juan Guaido of his parliamentary immunity, alleging that he had violated a travel ban by visiting Colombia in February.

2019-04-02T08:24:42.904513+00:00 IST

President Kovind addresses students at University of Chile on Gandhi's life

Santiago [Chile], Apr 02 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday (local time) addressed students and faculty of the University of Chile in Santiago on the topic of "Gandhi for the Young".

2019-04-01T23:16:40.072051+00:00 IST

India, Chile hold bilateral talks, exchange MoUs in mining, culture, disability

Santiago [Chile], April 2 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday (local time) met and discussed wide-ranging issues of mutual interest with his Chilean counterpart Sebastian Pinera and the two sides signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of mining, culture and disability.

2019-04-01T22:22:39.401878+00:00 IST

Algerian President Bouteflika set to resign before April 28

Algiers [Algeria], Apr 1 (ANI): Ailing Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will step down from his post before his mandate ends on April 28, state media reported on Monday.

2019-04-01T17:27:45.647748+00:00 IST

President Kovind inspects Guard of Honour at Presidential Palace in Chile

Santiago [Chile], Apr 1 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind, who is here on a three-day official visit, on Monday reviewed the Guard of Honour along with his Chilean counterpart, Sebastian Pinera, at the Presidential Palace 'La Moneda' here.

2019-04-01T17:07:31.551452+00:00 IST

Algerian President to resign this week

Algiers [Algeria], Apr 1 (ANI): Bowing down to public anger, embattled Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will step down as the head of the state later this week, say reports.

2019-04-01T12:43:17.567278+00:00 IST

Canada: Sindhi community protests against forced conversions in Pakistan

Mississauga [Canada], April 1 (ANI): Canadian Sindhi Community staged a protest in Mississauga on Sunday against forced conversion and marriages of Hindu girls in Pakistan.

2019-04-01T09:26:55.873130+00:00 IST

Peru: 20 killed in bus fire

Lima [Peru], April 1 (ANI): At least 20 people were killed and eight suffered critical injuries after a fire broke out in a bus in Peru's capital Lima on Sunday, reports Xinhua.

2019-04-01T07:57:51.856545+00:00 IST

President Kovind addresses Indian community in Chile

Santiago [Chile], April 1(ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Indian community here on Sunday and said it has integrated well into the Chilean society and established a good reputation for itself and for India.

2019-03-31T23:43:03.854466+00:00 IST

President Kovind visits Pablo Neruda Museum in Chile

Santiago [Chile], Apr 1 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday (local time) visited Pablo Neruda Museum here that houses literary works and art collections of renowned Chilean poet and writer Pablo Neruda.

2019-03-31T19:59:27.518991+00:00 IST

Thailand king revokes former PM's royal decoration

Bangkok [Thailand], Mar 31 (ANI): Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Saturday (local time) revoked royal decorations awarded to toppled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after he was convicted for corruption.

2019-03-30T23:00:55.912767+00:00 IST