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US lawmaker’s move in Congress seeking to bar aid to Pakistan defeated
WASHINGTON, Sep 29: A Republican lawmaker’s proposal to cutoff funds to Pakistan on the ground that some of its policies...
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China launches first cross-sea bullet train line near Taiwan Strait
BEIJING - China launched its first high-speed rail line that will travel across several bays and skim along the coast...
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United Nations Overlooks Significant Developments in Afghanistan: Mujahid
KABUL: Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has criticized the United Nations for focusing on minor...
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Powerful blast in Uzbek capital kills one, injures 162
TASHKENT - One person was killed and 162 injured by a powerful explosion on Thursday at a warehouse near Tashkent's...
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North Korea amends constitution on nuclear policy, cites US provocations
SEOUL, Sept 28 (Reuters) - North Korea has adopted a constitutional amendment to enshrine its policy on nuclear force, state...
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Annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Allauddin Ali (RA) held at Kaliyar Sharif, India
The 755th annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Khawaja Allauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir (RA) was held at Kaliyar Sharif on Wednesday,...
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UN urges support to Pakistan as floodwaters have receded, “needs have not”
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 28 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, his top officials and representatives of key nations Wednesday reaffirmed support...
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Weifang Kite Carnival attracts domestic, international visitors
BEIJING, Sept 27: A month-long International Kite Carnival began in Weifang, Shandon province of China to further promote kite sports,...
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China backs UAE in holding UN climate change conference
BEIJING, Sept 27: Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has...
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China make history by winning Esports debut gold in Asian games
Chinese athletes won 14 of the 31 gold medals awarded at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang...
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