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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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Gaza ceasefire deal: Hamas transfers first three hostages to Red Cross
Gaza, Jan 19 (IANS) Hamas released three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on Sunday, Israeli state media reported, hours…
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Israel transfers Palestinian detainees ahead of release as part of Gaza ceasefire deal
Tel Aviv, Jan 19 (IANS) Israeli authorities began transferring Palestinian detainees to Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank on…
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Landslide, flood warnings issued in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Jan 19 (IANS) Sri Lankan authorities issued landslide and flood warnings on Sunday, affecting multiple districts and provinces. The…
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Afghanistan: Weapons discovered in Ghazni province
Kabul, Jan 19 (IANS) Afghan security forces have discovered a large amount of weapons and ammunition in the eastern Ghazni…
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