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Bogota: Colombia has declared its Zika epidemic is over, but warned that the mosquito-borne virus, which is blamed for causing brain damage in babies, would continue circulating on a smaller scale. Colombia has been the second hardest-hit…
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Srinagar: Curfew was today lifted from all parts of Kashmir, except Anantnag town, after 17 days of unrest in the Valley in which 47 persons were killed and 5500 others injured in clashes following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander…
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Sydney: A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea in the Admiralty Islands area early today, US geologists said, but no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was expected. The offshore quake hit at 5:38 AM (local time) and…
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Mumbai: The rupee depreciated by 7 paise to 67.42 against the dollar in early trade today on increased demand for the US currency from importers. Forex dealers said dollar strengthening against other currencies overseas ahead of closely…
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New Delhi: Just a few days after wrestler Narshing Yadav was caught for doping, another Rio Olympics qualified athlete Inderjeet Singh, a shot putter, has failed a dope test as his 'A' sample returned positive for a banned substance.…
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Los Angeles: Singer Justin Timberlake was slapped on the right side of his face as he tried to pass through a crowd of people while attending the 27th annual American Century Championship. The 35-year-old "Can't Stop the Feeling" hitmaker…
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Tehran: The Iranian foreign ministry today denied US accusations that three Al-Qaeda operatives were in Iran, helping to move money and weapons around the Middle East, according to media reports. The US Treasury announced sanctions on…
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New Delhi: The search and rescue operation for the missing AN 32 aircraft entered its fifth day today even as hopes of finding alive the 29 defence personnel on board receded as all leads till now have turned out to be bad. "A lot of…
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Washington: Two women will soon be the first female soldiers to undergo training to become members of the Green Berets, the US Army's special forces, the military said Monday. "They are the first two women who have been selected for…
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Philadelphia: Ending months of animosity, Vermont governor Bernie Sanders today "proudly" endorsed former rival Hillary Clinton for the top post, saying she must become the next US President as the choice between her and Republican…
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