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Taliban says only 'genuine Islamic system' can lead to Afghan peace
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 20 (ANI): Amid the unrelenting violence in Afghanistan, the Taliban has said it remains committed to peace talks and wants a "genuine Islamic system" that would make provisions for women's rights in line with cultural traditions and religious rules, in the war-torn
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Pakistan defends Taliban as violence surge in Afghanistan, shifts blame on
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 20 (ANI): As the Taliban resumes attacks on Afghan security forces and civilians, Pakistan extended support to the terrorist group, saying it would be an "exaggeration" to hold them responsible for violence in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan appoints new security ministers as violence intensifies
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 19 (ANI/Xinhua): The Afghan government has appointed two new key security ministers amid growing insurgency and conflicts in the war-torn country, the Administrative Office of the Presidential Palace said in a statement on Saturday.
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MHA asks states, UTs to take action against those who assault healthcare w
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New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday directed states and union territories (UTs) to take stringent action against people who assault healthcare professionals and register institutional First Information Reports (FIRs).
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Delhi Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against Deep Sidhu, others
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New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Saturday took cognisance of the charge sheet filed in connection with a case relating to violence that took place at Red Fort on Republic Day and issued summons against Deep Sidhu and others.
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Bilawal condemns Balochistan Assembly violence, says Pak political parties
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Quetta [Pakistan], June 19 (ANI): Lashing out over the incident of violence inside and outside the Balochistan Assembly, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the "visuals were highly unfortunate."
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UN special envoy decries violence in Myanmar as 900 civilians already kill
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New York [US], June 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Some 900 civilians have been killed by security forces in Myanmar since the military takeover on February 1, United Nations Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener told the UN General Assembly.
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Forced displacement of people reaches record high of 82.4 million, says UN
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Geneva [Switzerland], June 18 (ANI): The number of people displaced due to persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations in the world has increased to a record 82.4 million, according to the Global Trends report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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Northeast Delhi violence: HC adjourns hearing on habeas corpus plea of UAP
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New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday adjourned hearing till July 15 on a habeas corpus petition filed by accused Gulfisha Fatima in connection with the northeast Delhi violence last year.
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IMA holds nationwide protest seeking central law to protect doctors agains
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Hyderabad (Telangana)/New Delhi/ Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 18 (ANI): The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday observed 'National Protest Day' demanding a central law to protect doctors against violence.
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Delhi northeast violence: Student activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kali
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New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Two days after being granted bail, Pinjara Tod activists Natasha Narwal, Devangna Kalita and Jamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha, accused in Northeast Delhi violence, walked out of Tihar prison in Delhi on Thursday, following a court's order asking for their imme
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UN alarmed by recent Myanmar violence, calls for accountability
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Yangon [Myanmar], June 17 (ANI): The United Nations on Thursday said it was alarmed by the latest wave of violence in Myanmar in the wake of the February 1 military coup and called for all those responsible, including senior commanders, to be held accountable for violations.
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