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Source in Iraqi intelligence confirms Baghdadi neutralised in Syria's Idli
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Damascus [Syria], Oct 27 (Sputnik/ANI): A high-ranking source at the Iraqi intelligence service confirmed Sunday that the leader of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, Abu Bakr Baghdadi, has been neutralised in the Syrian province of Idlib, INA news agency has reported.
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Ireland, Netherland qualify for play-offs at ICC World T20 Qualifier
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], Oct 27 (ANI): Ireland and Netherlands secured qualification for the play-offs at the ICC Men's World T20 Qualifier after registering convincing wins over Nigeria and Bermuda by eight wickets and 92 runs, respectively.
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63 killed, over 2,590 injured in Iraq as anti-government protests continue
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 27 (ANI): At least 63 people were killed and over 2,592 sustained injuries as nationwide anti-government protests continued for the second day, an independent High Commission for Human Rights in the country said.
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Smriti Irani's relatable meme on Diwali has internet in splits
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 26 (ANI): Union Minister Smriti Irani who is known for funny memes on social media, sometimes on instances from her personal life, which often leaves readers in splits, on Saturday came up with another hilarious post for Diwali, referencing Bollywood's ace comedian-act
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Number of Syrian refugees crossing into Iraq from Syria has increased sign
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 26 (ANI): After Turkey launched its military offensive in the region, the number of refugees crossing to Iraq from northeastern Syria has increased significantly in recent times, according to the United Nations (UN).
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Birender Singh Yadav appointed as Indian Ambassador to Iraq
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 26 (ANI): Birender Singh Yadav has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Iraq, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
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Iraq anti-govt protests turn violent; 21 killed, over 1700 injured
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 26 (ANI): At least 21 people were killed and over 1,700 sustained injuries in the anti-government protests that have gripped Iraq after a three-week hiatus, the country's Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday.
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KCR draws Opposition ire over comment concerning people of UP, Bihar
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Oct 24 (ANI): Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Thursday said his government will bring back people of Telangana working in Gulf countries as the manpower in the projects state comes from Bihar and UP.
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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart ahead of 18
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Baku [Azerbaijan], Oct 23 (ANI): Ahead of the 18th Ministerial Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif here on Wednesday.
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US lawmaker introduces resolution opposing US withdrawal from Syria
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): United States Senator Mitch McConnell and other top Republican lawmakers on Tuesday (local time) introduced a resolution in opposition to President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria, warning that his decision has benefited Syrian Presi
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Kevin O'Brien equals Colin Munro's record
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Oct 21 (ANI): Irish batsman Kevin O'Brien on Monday equalled the world record of the most sixes hit in a calendar year in men's T20I cricket.
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5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Iran
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Oct 21 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck southern Iran on Monday, Sputnik news agency reported.
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