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US Senate passes annual defence policy bill, sending it to Biden for signing
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) The US Senate voted to pass the 895-billion-USD…
Vanuatu asks for international assistance after massive quake: UN
United Nations, Dec 19 (IANS) The situation in Vanuatu remains concerning after…
Turkey, Lebanon agree to act together on Syrian issues
Ankara, Dec 19 (IANS) Turkey and Lebanon have agreed to work together on Syrian…
US California declares state of emergency over bird flu
Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of…
India’s envoy, US officials discuss advancing space partnership
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and US officials…
Yemen urges international support to address economic, humanitarian challenges
Aden, Dec 19 (IANS) Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council called for…
Syria’s interim authorities pledge to secure safe return of soldiers fleeing to Iraq
Damascus, Dec 19 (IANS) Syria's interim authorities said that the previous…
Widespread urban shelling, airstrikes take toll on Sudan civilians: UN
United Nations, Dec 19 (IANS) UN humanitarians reported widespread hostilities…
Former French President Sarkozy loses final appeal for corruption, influence-peddling
Paris, Dec 19 (IANS) France's highest court for civil and criminal cases…
Number of unmarried people over age 40 jumps 6-fold in S. Korea
Seoul, Dec 19 (IANS) The proportion of unmarried individuals in their 40s in…
Committee monitoring Lebanon-Israel ceasefire holds 2nd meeting in Lebanon
Beirut, Dec 19 (IANS) The five-member monitoring committee to supervise…
US San Diego politicians want to block Trump deportations, but sheriff refuses
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) A new immigration policy adopted by the US San Diego…