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UN warns of ISIS, Al Qaeda threats expanding in Africa
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], July 23 (ANI): The United Nations on Thursday warned that terrorist organisations - Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaeda pose a growing threat in much of Africa.
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China's President Xi Jinping makes surprise visit to Tibet
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], July 23 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping has made an unannounced visit to Tibet, according to International Campaign for Tibet (ICT).
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Terrorism a scourge, need to address it soon, says UNGA President-elect Ab
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): Amid the turmoil in Afghanistan post-withdrawal of the foreign forces and Taliban resurgence, President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the current Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid on Thursday called "terrorism" a "scourge", a
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Mamata unable to handle Bengal, dreaming of running country: Roopa Ganguly
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 22 (ANI): Taking a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over post-poll violence in the state, BJP leader Roopa Ganguly said the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief is dreaming of running the country while she is unable to fix a single matter in
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UN chief condoles loss of lives in deadly floods in China, Germany
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], July 22 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent letters to Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to convey his condolences over the loss of life during the devastating floods in both countries.
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Ind vs Eng: Stokes returns in squad for first 2 Tests, Archer unavailable
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], July 21 (ANI): England men's head coach Chris Silverwood on Wednesday named a 17-player squad for the opening two Tests of the five-match series against India starting at Trent Bridge on August 4.
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Globally, Indian Banks lead the way in adopting new technologies
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 21 (ANI/Mediawire): While the banking sector has been adapting to digital disruption for several years, COVID-19 has accelerated this transformation, opening up access and opportunity to millions of un-banked and under-banked consumers.
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UN and IOC launch stamps to honour role of sport for peace
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 21 (ANI): The United Nations and International Olympic Committee (IOC) launched a series of stamps to honour the role of sport for peace.
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Cyprus slams Turkish move to open up Varosha as 'illegal, unacceptable'
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus], July 21 (ANI): Cyprus slammed the Turkish move to open up Varosha, a fenced-off abandoned city under Turkish control as being "illegal and unacceptable".
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N Biren Singh questions timing of Pegasus leak
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said that the report of the use of Pegasus for spying on Indian nationals and leaders is "unacceptable", if true.
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Taliban seek release of more prisoners, removal of leaders' names from UN
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 21 (ANI): Taliban have sought the release of more prisoners and the removal of its leaders' names from the UN blacklist as a trust-building measure, said Atta Mohammad Noor, a high-level Afghan politician on Tuesday.
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Siliguri-based voluntary body starts classes for students who are unable t
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], July 20 (ANI): Amidst the pandemic where students are facing problems with schools being closed due to coronavirus pandemic, a Siliguri-based voluntary organisation 'Unique foundation' came forward to help those students who cannot afford to access online clas
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