Month: March 2024

Over 13,000 Children Killed In Gaza In Israel’s Offensive, Says UN Agency

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Over 13,000 Children Killed In Gaza In Israel’s Offensive, Says UN Agency

International criticism has mounted on Israel due to the death count of the war Gaza: The UN children’s agency said on Sunday over 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza in Israel’s offensive, adding many kids were suffering from severe malnutrition and did not “even have the energy to cry.” “Thousands more have been injured…

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AFP Journalist Objects To “Brutal” Body Search At Kurdish New Year In Turkey, Detained

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AFP Journalist Objects To “Brutal” Body Search At Kurdish New Year In Turkey, Detained

Kurds make up about a fifth of Turkey’s estimated 85 million people Ankara, Turkey: Around 50 people including an AFP journalist were detained by police on Sunday in Istanbul on the sidelines of the Kurdish New Year celebrations, witnesses said.  AFP video journalist Eylul Yasar was preparing to film the celebrations of the Kurdish New…

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Blinken arrives in South Korea to attend democracy summit

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Blinken arrives in South Korea to attend democracy summit

OSAN, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 17: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is welcomed by Seventh Air Force Lieutenant General David R. Iverson and U.S. ambassador to South Korea Philip Seth Goldberg as he arrives at Osan Air Base on March 17, 2024 in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images U.S. Secretary of…

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Iran inks big contracts to increase oil production

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Iran inks big contracts to increase oil production

Iran on Sunday sealed contracts worth billions of dollars with domestic companies to boost its oil production in the face of Western sanctions. In a ceremony broadcast on state TV, the oil ministry and Iranian businesses signed deals worth $13 billion to increase daily oil production in six major fields. Shana, the official news agency…

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“Citizenship Law CAA Won’t Be Implemented In Bihar”: Nitish Kumar Party Leader

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“Citizenship Law CAA Won’t Be Implemented In Bihar”: Nitish Kumar Party Leader

He claimed that Nitish Kumar has ruled out the implementation of the CAA in Bihar. Motihari (Bihar): Deviating from the official line of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Janata Dal (United) leader Khalid Anwar on Sunday said the law, guaranteeing permanent residency to members of persecuted religious minorities…

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Nation

Trump Says He Favours National Abortion Ban After Certain Number Of Weeks

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Trump Says He Favours National Abortion Ban After Certain Number Of Weeks

Trump noted bans on abortion after a certain number of weeks do exist elsewhere (File) Washington: Donald Trump said Sunday he favors a national abortion ban after a certain number of weeks, with exceptions — but did not confirm how many weeks, leaving his stance on a top US election issue murky. The former president…

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Putin is poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices

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Putin is poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices

A woman gets a ballot at a polling station during a presidential election in Mariupol, Russian-controlled Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Friday, March 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to extend nearly a quarter century of rule for six more years on Sunday after wrapping up an election that gave…

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IPL-17 countdown | Dhawan’s Punjab Kings will be eager to shrug off ‘underachiever’ tag this time around

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IPL-17 countdown | Dhawan’s Punjab Kings will be eager to shrug off ‘underachiever’ tag this time around

Vying for consistency: Punjab will hope its auction buys and strategic change of coaching staff will bring about a change in fortunes. | Photo Credit: special arrangement Underperformance has been an exasperating constant for Punjab Kings since its maiden appearance in the final in 2014. A new IPL season beckons and PBKS would be hoping…

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Sports

IPL-17 Countdown | RCB needs to plug holes if it has to avoid familiar fate

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IPL-17 Countdown | RCB needs to plug holes if it has to avoid familiar fate

Talisman: Kohli, the face of the franchise, is likely to don the role of opener. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is set to undergo a name change, but as for its on-field prospects, it could be a worrying status quo. Sixteen editions of the IPL have come and gone, with…

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Manchester United Fightback Ends Liverpool’s Quadruple Quest In FA Cup Classic

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Manchester United Fightback Ends Liverpool’s Quadruple Quest In FA Cup Classic

Manchester United ended Liverpool’s quest for a quadruple of trophies in Jurgen Klopp’s final season after Amad Diallo’s winner edged a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final 4-3 after extra-time. The Ivorian winger was sent off for a second booking after taking his shirt off in celebration at the end of a chaotic 120 minutes that kept…

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