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Indian Muslims keep out of India Day Parade featuring controversial Ram Mandir float
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (APP): Indian-American Muslims stayed away from India’s Independence Day parade in New York City on Sunday...
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Torkham Border Reopens After Four-Day Closure, Easing Trade and Travel
KABUL(BNA): Local officials in Nangarhar have announced that the Torkham border crossing reopened this morning after being closed for four...
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Hydrogen sector gets policy catalysts for China’s low-carbon shift
BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities have rolled out policies to support the development of the hydrogen energy sector,...
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Sikhs stage massive protest outside Indian Embassy in Washington
Washington: On India’s Independence Day, Sikhs staged a massive protest outside the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, condemning the Modi...
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Nation Celebrates Third Anniversary of Afghan Mujahideen Victory Over U.S. Forces
KABUL(BNA): Three years ago, on this day, Afghanistan was liberated from 20 years of American occupation as the capital city...
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Kashmiris observing India’s Independence Day as Black Day today
Islamabad: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan and world over are observing India’s Independence...
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China issues revised regulations on subsidies, benefits for military service members
BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's State Council and the Central Military Commission have jointly issued a set of newly...
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Taliban curbs on women’s rights spark mental health crisis: UN official
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 (APP): Three years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan has led to the striking erasure of women...
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Pakistan celebrates 77th Independence Day
Pakistan is marking its 77th Independence Day today with immense fervor and national pride. Across the country, streets were filled...
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Chinese vice premier calls for ensuring bumper harvest after flooding
CHANGCHUN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has called for efforts to minimize the damage to agricultural...
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