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At United Nations, Afghan women appeal: don't let Taliban in
UN member states are expected to make a decision by the end of the year
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Parts of China toughen COVID curbs to fight new outbreak
All tourist attractions in Ningxia, and some in Gansu and Qinghai, have been suspended
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With Xi-Biden meeting, US aims to show responsible handling of China ties
Washington aiming for video conference call between Biden, Xi in Nov; plans still under discussion
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Many Indians unlikely to be fully vaccinated by year-end despite ample COVID shots
People increasingly complacent about getting inoculated as infections, deaths have fallen sharply in past month
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Blast and fire kill 16 at Russian chemicals plant: TASS
Accident had been caused by a failure to observe proper technical process at facility
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Pakistan, India among 11 'countries of concern' on climate change for US spy agencies
Report predicts that global warming will increase geopolitical tensions and risks to US national security
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Pig kidney works in human patient in 'potential miracle'
The surgery involved a genetically modified donor animal and a brain dead patient on a ventilator
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15 ‘Israeli spies’ held in Turkey
Network relied on Palestinian and Syrian nationals living in Turkey, sources say
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EU decision on Russia's Sputnik V shot 'impossible' this year: source
Slow pace of approval is latest blow for Moscow
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Accused Florida school shooter pleads guilty in 2018 Parkland massacre
Because prosecutors have vowed to seek death penalty, his change of plea from not guilty opens penalty phase
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Flood deaths in India and Nepal cross 150
Rescuers from National Disaster Response Force evacuated residents from communities hit by landslides
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FATF reviews Pakistan’s 100% compliance report
Decision on exit from FATF expected today
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Putin approves paid leave across Russia to curb Covid-19 surge
Local authorities can launch the days off – October 30 to November 7 – earlier or extend them if necessary
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Damascus bomb kills 14, then army shells fall on rebel area killing 12
Bus carrying troops was blown up near a bridge in the centre of Damascus
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Goodbye, Columbus: Vikings crossed the Atlantic 1,000 years ago
Viking Age is defined as 793-1066 AD, presenting a wide range for the timing of the transatlantic crossing
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Barber brothers turn heads into canvasses by giving unusual haircuts
Indian duo from Punjab state is now famous for giving haircuts shaped in images of customer's choice
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Turkish defence firms strike deal to develop AR glasses
BITES, Aselsan Sivas will produce military-purpose glasses equipped with external sensors, cameras, Wi-Fi technologies
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Taliban must meet expectations on human rights: Russia
Kremlin says the group will be recognised when they also start fulfilling the expectations on an inclusive govt
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Russia scrambles fighter jets to escort US strategic bombers over Black Sea
Incident coincides with a visit to the region by the US secretary of defence
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India floods block roads, sweep away bridges; 46 dead
Locals are facing problems, roads are waterlogged, bridges have been washed away
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US Homeland Security secretary tests positive for COVID
Top Biden administration official 'experiencing only mild congestion,' says Department of Homeland Security
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Japanese volcano spews plumes of ash, people warned away
Alert level for the volcano has been raised to 3 on a scale of 5
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N.Korea confirms submarine launch of new ballistic missile
United States and Britain plan to raise the North's latest test during a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday
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Pakistan urges steps to offset threats to regional, int'l security
'Responsibility of states with larger military capabilities in promoting agreements of undiminished security for all'
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Beauty salon a women's haven in the Taliban's Kabul
Mohadessa has kept her beauty salon open despite threats from Afghanistan's new rulers
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Russia hosts Taliban for talks after warning against IS threat
After the Taliban's takeover, Russia ran military drills alongside ex-Soviet countries neighbouring Afghanistan
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New Zealand's daily COVID-19 cases fall, some classrooms to reopen
Authorities say 67% of population is fully vaccinated, 87% has received one dose
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Tokyo aims to lift COVID-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall: media
New daily cases in Tokyo dropped to 29 on Monday, the lowest since June last year
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Australian passenger train derails after hitting abandoned vehicle
Passenger numbers on trains in Sydney are still lower than pre-pandemic levels as country's most populous city reopens
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US House committee backs contempt charge against Trump aide Bannon
More than 670 people have been charged with taking part in the riot
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Biden picks career diplomat as Pakistan envoy
Blome will take up his new post in Islamabad after confirmation by the US Senate
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Under Taliban, Kabul's drug addicts forced into withdrawal
For many, the stay at Kabul's Ibn Sina centre will just mark a short change of scene
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Young at heart: Queen Elizabeth II, 95, turns down old age award
‘Her Majesty believes you are as old as you feel, as such The Queen does not believe she meets the relevant criteria’
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Moscow imposes new Covid curbs as daily deaths break record
New measures announced hours after Russia reported 1,015 coronavirus-related deaths
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Moscow to withhold official recognition of Taliban govt for now
Russia, China and Pakistan are willing to provide aid to Afghanistan, says Russian foreign ministry
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WHO-led programme aims to buy antiviral Covid-19 pills for $10
It wants to deliver about 1 billion COVID-19 tests to poorer nations
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Delta-plus: Offshoot of most deadly Covid variant on the rise in UK
PM Boris Johnson's spokesman says government was keeping a 'close eye' on the AY.4.2 variant
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Thousands of migrant workers in IIOJK moved to secure locations, hundreds flee
So far eleven civilians, including five migrant workers, have been killed in occupied valley since early October
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Bangladesh's ruling party rallies for Hindus after deadly clashes
The wave of clashes left at least six people dead and dozens of homes destroyed
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Dubai signs deal to build ‘infrastructure in IIOJK’
New Delhi says Dubai to build industrial parks, logistics centres, medical college and hospital
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US says won't join Afghanistan talks announced by Russia
We look forward to engaging in forum going forward, but we're not in position to take part this week, says State Dept
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Israel, UAE, US, India to form joint economic forum
Four ministers ‘discussed possibilities for joint infrastructure projects in a wide range of fields’
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US billionaires’ wealth soars 70% during pandemic: Report
America's richest collective wealth climbed over $2T, now totaling more than $5T
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Turkey orders arrest of 158 in military probe over Gulen links
The investigation, stretching across 41 provinces, was part of a five-year-old crackdown
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Africa's glaciers to melt, millions of poor face drought, floods: UN
Climate change could also shave 3% off continental GDP by mid-century
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China, Russia navy ships jointly sail through Japan strait
A Japanese Defence Ministry spokesperson said there had been no violation of Japanese territorial waters
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'Taliban's acting foreign minister to meet Chinese counterpart'
China has agreed to convene meeting, date, venue to be decided later, says Taliban official
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India, Israel to start talks on free trade agreement next month
Total merchandise trade between the two countries stood at $4.67 billion by the end of last financial year
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Top US envoy to Afghanistan stepping down
Khalilzad became the face of one of the largest US diplomatic failures in recent memory
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Dalit women face worst risk of rape, hunger in India
Research shows women from the marginalised community also die younger due to malnutrition














































