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US urges Nigeria to hold election free of ‘intimidation’
The United States has called on all sides in Nigeria including the military to ensure that next week's election is "free from outside pressure and intimidation."
Secretary of…
Afghanistan: At least 47 killed in separate Taliban attacks in two days
In Afghanistan, at least 47 people were killed in separate Taliban attacks in two days. A provincial official said, twenty-six security personnel were killed yesterday in an attack by…
Pope Francis becomes 1st pontiff to visit Arabian peninsula
Pope Francis landed in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on a historic visit, becoming the first pontiff to visit the Arabian peninsula. He was received at the airport by the…
Iran to pardon 50,000 convicts on 40th Islamic revolution anniversary
The Iranian Judiciary Chief Amoli Larijani today said 50,000 convicts will receive pardons from Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic…
Use of US forces in Venezuela remains option: President Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the use of US forces in the poverty-stricken Venezuela remains an option. He said the US will not negotiate with the Maduro regime because so many really…
Sri Lanka celebrating its 71st Independence day today
Sri Lanka is celebrating its 71st Independence day today with usual fervor and enthusiasm. The main function will be held at Galle face grounds in Colombo where President Maithripala…
Pope Francis lands in Abu Dhabi, becomes 1st pontiff to visit Arabian peninsula
Pope Francis landed in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on a historic visit, becoming the first pontiff to visit the Arabian peninsula. He was received at the airport by the…
Bahamas: 28 people from Haiti drowned near Abaco island
In Bahamas, at least 28 people, believed to be illegal migrants from Haiti drowned in waters near the island of Abaco. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday after the vessel carrying them sank.…
US thaws from brutal cold spell as death toll climbs
A brutal cold spell that paralysed the US Midwest, eased yesterday with forecasts predicting a rapid thaw. Blocks of ice floated down the river that runs through downtown Chicago, the…
5 Taliban terrorists killed, seven others injured in Farah province of Afghanistan
Five Taliban terrorists including a group commander have been killed and seven others injured in Farah province of Afghanistan over the past 24 hours. A provincial police spokesman said,…