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5 security personnel killed in attack on UN convoy in Afganistan
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Kabul [Afganistan] March 14 (ANI): Five security personnel were killed in an attack on the Kabul-Jalalabad Road while escorting a United Nation's convoy, the deceased has been confirmed belonging to the Directorate of Protection Services (DPS), Tolo News reported citing sources.
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FEMA to Assist US Homeland Security Department in Caring for Unaccompanied
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Washington [US], March 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support government efforts to care for unaccompanied minors arriving at the southwestern border, Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has anno
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Pollard dedicates ODI series win against SL to late uncle
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St John's [Antigua], March 13 (ANI): After taking an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, West Indies limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard dedicated the win in the second ODI to his late uncle, who passed away on the morning of the game.
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IOC Session approves Olympic Agenda 2020+5 as strategic roadmap to 2025
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Lausanne [Switzerland], March 13 (ANI): After a lively debate, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) Session on Friday unanimously approved Olympic Agenda 2020+5 as the new strategic roadmap of the IOC and the Olympic Movement through to 2025.
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WI v SL, 2nd ODI: Lewis stars as hosts gain unassailable lead in series
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St John's [Antigua], March 13 (ANI): Evin Lewis and Shai Hope played knocks of 103 and 84 respectively as West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second ODI of the three-match series on Saturday here at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
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UN Security Council condemns alarming attacks on civilians in Afghanistan
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Kabul [Afghanistan], March 13 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council has condemned the alarming number of attacks deliberately targeting civilians in Afghanistan and called for an immediate end to these attacks and stressed for the urgent need to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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Blinken, UN chief to stay in close touch on Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Myanmar
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New York [US], March 13 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed the situations in Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Myanmar this week and agreed to remain in close contact on the issues, Department of State spokesperson Ned Price sa
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Adani Ports credit profile unaffected by Gangavaram Port acquisition: Fitc
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Singapore, March 12 (ANI): There is no credit impact on Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) from its proposed acquisition of a minority 31.5 per cent stake in Gangavaram Port Ltd (GPL) from Warburg Pincus Llc, according to Fitch Ratings.
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India remains strongly committed to cause of global food security: India's
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New York [US], March 12 (ANI): India remains strongly committed to the cause of global food security, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti said on Thursday (local time).
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US Senate approves bill to tighten controls on China-funded Confucius Inst
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Washington DC [US], March 11 (ANI): The US Senate had last week unanimously approved a bill that would increase oversight on Confucius Institutes, China-funded cultural centers that operate on university campuses in the country.
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UN Road Traffic Safety Forum lauds Haryana police initiative to check acci
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Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], March 11 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety has appreciated the initiative launched by Haryana Police for reducing the deaths and injuries due to road accidents on NH 44 (Sonipat-Ambala Highway).
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UN Security Council condemns Myanmar's ongoing violence, expresses 'deep c
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New York [US], March 11 (ANI): Following the state of emergency imposed by the military on February 1 and arbitrary detention of members of the Government, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday condemned M
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