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Latvia, Liberia, Colombia win seats on UN Security Council
Five nations elected to UN Security Council, Latvia joins first time

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The United Nations General Assembly has elected five countries to join the Security Council starting January...

Lee Jae-myung becomes president after South Korea’s political crisis
What can South Korea and world expect in Lee's presidency?

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea's new president, liberal Lee Jae-myung, took office on June 4 after a dramatic and chaotic few months....

Britain outlaws single-use vapes over health and litter fears
UK bans disposable vapes to fight youth use and plastic waste

LONDON, UK: As of this month, it's officially illegal to buy disposable vapes anywhere in the United Kingdom. The new ban, aimed...

Policy debates in South Korean election drowned by personal attacks
South Korea's election turns nasty amid scandals

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea's upcoming presidential election has turned into a messy battle full of personal insults and scandals...

Over 25,000 flee as smoke from fires worsens air quality in Canada, US
Wildfires force 25,000 to flee homes in Canada; US sends help

FLIN FLON, Manitoba: More than 25,000 people in three Canadian provinces have been forced to leave their homes because of wildfires,...

Safety programs for fishermen, farmers at risk under Trump cuts
Trump cuts threaten safety training for high-risk US workers

NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts: Aboard a burning fishing boat more than 100 miles offshore, Robbie Roberge knew precisely what to do. He...

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India’s March quarter GDP accelerates to 7.4%, defying annual trend
India's annual GDP growth slows to 6.5%, lowest in four years

NEW DELHI, India: India's economy hit a four-year low of 6.5 percent, lifted by an impressive fourth-quarter growth at 7.4 percent....

Delhi: Devotees gather at Jama Masjid to offer namaz, celebrate Eid al-Adha
Delhi: Devotees gather at Jama Masjid to offer namaz, celebrate Eid al-Adha

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Scores of devotees thronged the historic Jama Masjid on Saturday morning to offer prayers and celebrate...

Delhi Police files FIR against 'anti social elements' for spreading rumours on demolition drive
Delhi Police files FIR against 'anti social elements' for spreading rumours on demolition drive

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Delhi police have lodged an FIR against anti-social elements involved in spreading misinformation...

"India will give a befitting reply to terrorism while continuing development works": BJP's Manish Tiwari on Chenab rail bridge
"India will give a befitting reply to terrorism while continuing development works": BJP's Manish Tiwari on Chenab rail bridge

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday lauded the inauguration of the world's highest railway arch bridge over...

"Govt of day is handicapped; it can't register an FIR because there is judicial order": V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar
"Govt of day is handicapped; it can't register an FIR because there is judicial order": V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 7 (ANI): Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the 'government of the day is handicapped' as...

Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs officials to complete construction works on time
Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs officials to complete construction works on time

Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], June 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level review meeting with...

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