WORLD NEWS
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419Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins Canada elections, but misses majority
While the opposition was relentless in accusing Trudeau of calling an unnecessary early vote “two years before the deadline” for his own personal...
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730Afghan women outraged by new Taliban restrictions on work
KABUL: The Taliban’s effective ban on women working sank in on Monday, sparking rage over the dramatic loss of rights after millions of female teachers...
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363Eight killed, several injured in shooting at Perm State University of Russia, gunman neutralised
“An unidentified person has opened fire in one of the buildings of Russia’s Perm State University, leaving several people wounded, according to...
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303The COVID crisis is now a garbage crisis, too
Recycling rates are now inching back to pre-COVID levels in developed economies, said James Michelsen, a solid-waste expert. Across Brazil, recycling plants...
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247Taliban replace sign of Women Ministry, stir controversy
The new sign at the entrance of the building in central Kabul bears a verse from the Koran in a style similar to the...
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504Thai taxis go green with mini gardens on car roofs | See Pics
The taxi-top gardens don’t offer an alternative revenue stream. The cooperatives staff, who were asked to take salary cuts, are now taking...
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436Taliban to track, secure 2000-year-old Bactrian gold treasure: Report
The Taliban are looking for the Bactrian treasure, which consists of thousands of gold pieces was found inside six tombs, dating from...
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575‘Tragic mistake’: US admits Kabul drone strike killed 10 civilians, including children
“It was a mistake and I offer my sincere apology,” Commander of US Central Command General Kenneth McKenzie said. New Delhi: The United States...
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Afghan Diplomats Request World to Disown Taliban, Highlight Violence Against Women, Activists, Journos
Afghan Diplomats from the Ghani-led government in Kabul, in a statement this week, have requested the global diaspora to disown Taliban. “The...
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676Biden Appears To Forget Australian PM’s Name, Says “Fellow Down Under”
“Thank you, Boris and… and I want to thank that fellow Down Under. Thank you very much, pal. Appreciate it, Mr Prime...
