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First 3 hostages arrive in Israel under Gaza truce deal
Jerusalem/Gaza, Jan 20 (IANS) Three Israeli women, released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, arrived in Israel, the first day that…
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Trump to return to White House on a cold Monday morning
Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) Donald J Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United…
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Qatari PM meets Palestinian delegation on Gaza ceasefire developments
Doha, Jan 19 (IANS) Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met…
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Ceasefire holds between Israel, Hamas amid delicate truce
Tel Aviv, Jan 19 (IANS) A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks…
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Nigeria holds mass funeral as tanker explosion death toll rises to 86 (Lead)
Abuja, Jan 19 (IANS) A mass funeral has been held for the victims of Saturday’s gasoline tanker explosion in Nigeria’s…
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S Korea: Arrested President Yoon banned from meeting visitors
Seoul, Jan 19 (IANS) The anti-corruption investigation agency said Sunday that President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was formally arrested over…
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Sanctuary brings hope to stray animals in Myanmar
Yangon, Jan 19 (IANS) The Golden Heart disabled animals rescue shelter, founded in January 2014 by Hnin Si Myint, was…
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Namibia welcomes ranking as 4th safest country in Africa
Windhoek, Jan 19 (IANS) Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Saturday welcomed the recent ranking by Altezza…
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African youth, driving force for development of world's 'youngest' continent
Nairobi, Jan 19 (IANS) On a sleek train between Nairobi and Mombasa, young stewards warmly welcome passengers. In the bustling…
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Maldives to repatriate undocumented expatriates under biometrics-based operation
Colombo, Jan 19 (IANS) The Maldives will begin to repatriate undocumented expatriates identified through biometrics data collection under the ongoing…
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