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37 fake alcohol deaths reported in Turkey’s Istanbul since November
Istanbul, Dec 16 (IANS) Since the beginning of November, 37 people have died…
African officials call for greater cross-border cereal trade to boost food security
Nairobi, Dec 16 (IANS) Seamless intra-African trade in cereals, including maize,…
Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage deal ‘closer than ever’, says Israel’s Defence Minister
Jerusalem, Dec 16 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that…
British private sector sees fastest employment decline in four years
London, Dec 16 (IANS) Britain's private sector is facing a significant…
Talks on future of Russian military bases in Syria in progress: Kremlin
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Russia is still in talks with the Syrian side on the…
Former Syrian President al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
Damascus, Dec 16 (IANS) Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released on…
ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger six-month grace period to reconsider withdrawal
Abuja, Dec 16 (IANS) The 15-member Economic Community of West African States…
Indonesia beefs up security for Christmas, new year’s eve celebrations
Jakarta, Dec 16 (IANS) Indonesian police and soldiers will jointly deploy…
Policeman killed in attack on anti-polio team in Pakistan
Islamabad, Dec 16 (IANS) A policeman was killed in firing by unknown gunmen in…
Bangladesh at crossroads: The struggle to preserve historical memory and national identity (IANS Analysis)
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Five months after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's…
South Korea: Army’s Special Warfare Chief arrested in martial law probe
Seoul, Dec 16 (IANS) South Korea's Army Special Warfare Command, Lt. Gen.…
New Zealand sees increased prices for domestic flights, accommodation
Wellington, Dec 16 (IANS) New Zealand saw increased domestic air and hotel…