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Venezuela State Declares Food Emergency at Schools
The opposition governor of Venezuela's second-largest state, Henrique Capriles, declared an emergency over a lack of food for public schools.
50 Dead in Clashes in DR Congo Capital: Opposition
More than 50 people were killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in the Congolese capital Kinshasa.
Pro-Putin Party Wins Russian Parliamentary Election
Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfortably won a parliamentary election, early results showed on Monday
Nawaz Sharif Meets Hurriyat Leaders from PoK, Vows to Highlight Kashmir Issue at UN
"Oppression is destined to end, and truth will prevail," he said inreference to the ongoing violence in Kashmir.
US Reiterates Support for India's Role in Afghanistan
Following the US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue in August, US Secretary of State John Kerry said the US, India and Afghanistan would hold a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in September in which New Delhi's i...
Sharif to Take Kashmiri Leadership on Board Before UNGA Session
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is to consult the Hurriyat leaders and legislators of "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" ahead of his speech in the United Nations General Assembly later this month, a media report said on Thursday.
Taiwan Slaps Ban, Fine on Bank Linked to Panama Papers
Taiwan regulators have ordered the removal of executives of a local bank linked to the Panama Papers scandal.
Foreigner Dead, 14 Others Injured in Bali Tourist Boat Blast
A foreign woman was killed and 14 other foreigners injured on Thursday when a blast erupted in the engine of a tourist boat that had just departed the Indonesian island of Bali.
When India, US Cooperate They Can Do Incredibly Important Things: White House
Obama and Modi met in Laos last week on the sidelines of the 14th India-Asean Summit and the 11th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, their eighth meeting in the last two years.
UK Economic Growth Will Be Less Due To Brexit: BCC
UK's economy will grow 1 per cent this year, down from the March estimate of 2.3 per cent, due to the fallout of the country's vote to leave the European Union (EU)
Putin is Very Aggressive, Assertive and Manipulative: CIA Chief
CIA Director John Brennan on Sunday said the US needs to be alert about Russian President Vladimir Putin as he is "very assertive, aggressive and manipulative".
Nurse Kissed in Iconic World War II Photo Dies
Greta Friedman, the woman kissed by a sailor in the iconic picture taken in New York city's Times Square after the Second World War ended in 1945, has died.
4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits British Columbia
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake has hit British Columbia.
Trump Reaches Out to African-American Community in Detroit
Trump also praised the black church as "the conscience of our country" and said the nation needs "a civil rights agenda for our time" that includes the right to a quality education, safe neighborhoods and good jobs.
Indian Origin British MP Keith Vaz Caught on Cam With Male Prostitutes
A Labour Party spokesperson said: "Keith Vaz has issued a statement on this matter.
Crowds Flock to Vatican for Mother Teresa Sainthood Ceremony
Critics say she did little to alleviate the pain of the terminally ill and nothing to tackle the root causes of poverty.