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Chinese authorities coerced over 10,000 'fugitives' to return from abroad
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 6 (ANI): Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, the Chinese government has used various means to capture more than 2,500 fugitives from overseas and compel them to return to China under a state-sanctioned abduction program, according to the report.
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South Korea reports 286,294 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], April 6 (ANI/Xinhua): South Korea reported 286,294 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Tuesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 14,553,644, the health authorities said Wednesday.
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US deeply concerned over economic situation in Sri Lanka, urges authoritie
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday said it is deeply concerned about the economic situation in Sri Lanka and urged authorities in the island nation to exercise restraint and avoid social media blackouts.
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Russian ambassador slams Rome's Decision to expel Russian diplomats unmoti
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Rome [Italy], April 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian Ambassador in Rome Sergey Razov expressed a protest over the "unmotivated" decision of the Italian authorities to expel Russian diplomats, saying that it leads to a further deterioration of bilateral relations, the Russian Embassy in Rome said on
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At least 7 die in train derailment in DR Congo
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kinshasa [DR Congo], April 4 (ANI/Xinhua): At least seven people were killed late Sunday in a freight train derailment in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local authorities confirmed Monday.
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23 women drowned in boat crash in central Sudan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Khartoum [Sudan], April 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The Sudanese authorities announced on Monday that 23 women died when a ferry boat sank in the Sinnar State in central Sudan last week, official SUNA news agency reported.
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Nashik train accident: Central Railway underway the restoration work of La
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], April 4 (ANI): Restoration work of the railway track between Lahavit and Devlali in Nashik, following the unfortunate incident of derailment of (LTT) Jaynagar Pawan Express on Sunday afternoon, is being done on priority basis by the railway authorities.
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Chinese officials in Xinjiang restrict Uyghurs to observe Ramzan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 3 (ANI): Chinese authorities in Xinjiang are restricting Uyghurs to observe the Islamic holy month of Ramzan, drawing heavy criticism from rights groups that see the government directive as the latest effort to diminish Uyghur culture in the region, local media reporte
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1 killed, dozens injured after explosion at night club in Azerbaijan's cap
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Baku [Azerbaijan], April 3 (ANI/Xinhua): At least one man was killed and more than 30 others were injured after a huge blast at a nightclub in the centre of Azerbaijan's capital Baku in the early hours of Sunday, according to law enforcement authorities.
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Ensure remedial action for potable water in Sangrur village: NGT directs P
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Saturday asked Punjab Chief Secretary to ensure remedial action in coordination with the concerned authorities to effectuate the guaranteed right of the citizens to clean potable water.
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Turkey agrees to transfer Khashoggi murder case to Saudi Arabia: minister
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], April 1 (ANI/Xinhua): The Turkish justice minister said on Friday that he will accept a local prosecutor's demand to transfer a case against suspects in the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi to the Saudi authorities, as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Riyadh.
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China's Shanghai begins second phase of massive COVID-19 screening amid la
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Shanghai [China], April 1 (ANI): Amid the largest lockdown in two years, the Chinese city of Shanghai on Friday launched the second phase of a massive COVID-19 PCR screening, local media reported citing local authorities.
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