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Oscars 2017: Syrian cinematographer barred from entering U.S.
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Feb. 25 (ANI): In a shocking incident, the cinematographer behind Netflix's "The White Helmets," Khaled Khateeb, nominated for the documentary short award, has been denied entry to the U.S. for Sunday's Academy Awards by the immigration authorities.
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China lodges representations to Myanmar over garment factory assault
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Feb. 24 (ANI): The Chinese embassy in Myanmar has lodged representations to the Myanmar authorities following an assault by striking workers on a Chinese-invested garment factory in Yangon.
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Indian killed in Kansas: U.S. assures justice, asserts 'America a nat
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 24 (ANI): The United States Embassy today strongly condemned the shooting in Kansas resulting in the tragic death of an Indian engineer, and assured that justice will be delivered and the federal authorities are investigating the case.
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North Korea says Kim Jong-nam evidence being fabricated by Malaysia
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [USA], Feb. 24(ANI): North Korea denied responsibility for Kim Jong-nam's death and accussed the Malaysian authorities of fabricating evidence of Pyongyang's involvement under the influence of South Korea.
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Afghan envoy demands reopening Torkham border
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Feb. 23 (ANI): Afghan ambassador to Islamabad Omar Zakhilwal has demanded authorities to reopen the Torkham border, which was shut down by Pakistan following the Sehwan attack.
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N. Korea not cooperating in Kim Jong-nam murder probe: Malaysia
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Feb. 22 (ANI): Malaysian Police have alleged that North Korean authorities are not cooperating in their investigation into the murder of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother Kim Jong-nam.
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AAIB initiates inquiry into breach of separation incident at Kolkata Airpo
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 20 (ANI): The authorities of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Monday carried out an inquiry into the breach of separation incident at Kolkata Airport which took place on December 11, 2016.
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Tourism authorities in Narkanda organise skiing lessons for tourists
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Narkanda (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Feb. 18 (ANI): Tourism authorities in Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh have started special skiing training courses for for tourists and youth, nearly 65 kilometers from Shimla to promote winter sports and tourism in the region.
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Army Chief must act against anti-national elements irrespective of politic
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 16 (ANI): With Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat warning that those Kashmiris supporting terrorists would be considered anti-national, the Congress on Thursday said that action must be taken against such elements irrespective of their political dispensation or f
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Rehabilitate landless Santals, Dhaka HC tells Bangladesh government
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Feb.15 (ANI): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh and concerned district authorities have been ordered by the Dhaka High Court to take immediate steps to rehabilitate the Santhal communities of Gaibandha and Gobidaganj, months after they were repo
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Supreme Court convicts Sasikala in DA case for four years
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 14 (ANI): Setting aside on earlier Karnataka High Court order, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday convicted All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (AIADMK) general secretary V.K. Sasikala in connection with a 19-year old disproportionate assets case.
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HRW accuses Pakistan of mass forced returns of afghan refugees
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], Feb 13 (ANI): New York-based Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Monday that Pakistani authorities have carried out a campaign of abuses and threats to drive out nearly 600,000 Afghans since July 2016.
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