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Hundreds arrested during protests in Belarus, says Interior Ministry
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Minsk [Belarus], September 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Hundreds of people have been detained throughout Belarus for participating in unauthorized protests on Sunday, Interior Ministry spokeswoman Olga Chemodanova told Sputnik, adding that the precise number will be available on Monday.
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Over 227,000 houses in Japan's south left without power due to typhoon
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): More than 227,000 households in Japan's southern Kyushu region have been left without electricity due to the approaching of Typhoon Haishen, which is believed to be the strongest in decades, the NHK broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing Kyushu El
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At least 4 people killed as result of mine collapse in Southeastern Iran
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): At least four people were killed as a result of a mine collapse in southeastern Iran, the national Fars news agency reported on Sunday, citing doctors.
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Protests underway across Belarus, 10 people already arrested in Minsk
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Minsk [Belarus], Septemeber 06 (Sputnik/ANI): Protests are currently taking place throughout Belarus, and approximately 10 people have been arrested in Minsk, Interior Ministry spokeswoman Olga Chemodanova told Sputnik on Sunday.
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Russia records 5,195 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, total reaches 1,025,
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia has registered 5,195 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which brings the cumulative total to 1,025,505, the country's coronavirus response center said on Sunday.
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Japan orders evacuation of over 810,000 people as Typhoon Haishen approach
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): More than 810,000 people living in Japan's southern and southwestern prefectures were ordered to immediately evacuate on Sunday due to approaching Typhoon Haishen, the NHK broadcaster reported.
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Ukraine confirms over 2,100 new COVID-19 cases, 35 related deaths
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Kiev [Ukraine], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Ukraine has registered 2,107 new coronavirus cases, down from a record 2,836 on Saturday, and 35 related fatalities over the past 24 hours, the National Security and Defense Council's monitoring center said on Sunday.
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South Korea confirms 167 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): South Korea confirmed 167 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, marking the fourth consecutive day of less than 200 new cases registered per day, and the overall tally reached 21,177, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (K
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Valley fire spreads over 500 acres in San Diego County
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
San Diego [US], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Wildfire has spread over 500 acres in San Diego County, threatening local communities, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
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Death toll from gas explosion in Bangladesh mosque rises to 21
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): At least 21 people were confirmed dead as a result of a gas explosion in the Baitus Salah Jame mosque, located in the Narayanganj city of Bangladesh. Dozens of injured worshipers are still receiving medical treatment, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper
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Brazil's COVID-19 death toll rises to 125,521
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Brasilia [Brazil], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Brazil's coronavirus death toll has surpassed 125,000, showing a weekly increase of more than 5,000 fatalities, according to Health Ministry data.
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Ousted Malian President to leave for UAE for treatment following stroke
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Bamako [Mali], September 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Ousted Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who recently suffered a stroke on the back of a military-initiated mutiny in the country, will leave for the United Arab Emirates for further treatment in the next few hours, a Malian military source t
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