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Tsunami Toll In Indonesia Rises To 222
The death toll from the tsunami triggered by volcano eruption in Indonesia rose to 222, and over 800 people were injured, Xinhua reported quoting officials on Sunday.....
Fit-again Jadeja Available For 3rd Test Vs Australia
The BCCI announced on Sunday that all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has regained fitness and is now available for selection for the third Test against Australia which begins on December 26.....
Afghan Government Office Attack Toll Reaches 43
The death toll of a terrorist attack on a government office here in Afghanistan rose to 43 as many injured succumbed to their injuries, an Afghan Public Health Ministry official said on Tuesday. ....
Bangladesh Polling Closes Amid Clashes, Opposition Boycott
Polling stations in Bangladesh closed on Sunday after a day of violent clashes in which at least 12 people have died as well as a boycott by the main Muslim opposition party, reported EFE.....
Trump Ridicules Modi Over Funding 'library' In Afghanistan
US President Donald Trump has mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over funding a "library" in war-torn Afghanistan, saying it is of no use there as he criticized India and others for not doing enough for the nation's security.....
China Passes Law To Have Its Own Version Of Islam
China has passed a law that seeks to "Sinicize" Islam within five years and might do that with other four religions in the country, according to the state media.....
World Bank Head Quits, Trump Likely To Determine Successor
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has announced that he is stepping down as the head of the premier anti-poverty institution putting the likely choice of its future leadership in the hands of US President Donald Trump, a sceptic of international development.....
India Is A Bright Spot In Global Economy: Vice President
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said a steady growth rate of almost 7 per cent coupled with a series of reforms made India the most favourite destination for investments in the world.....
Trump Says He 'never Worked For Russia'
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he "never worked for Russia," directly responding to a media report that the FBI once opened a counterintelligence probe into whether the president was working on Russia's behalf.....
Top US Diplomat On Europe Policy Resigns
The US State Department's top diplomat focused on Europe policy has resigned his post, effective February 15, media reported.....
