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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak convicted in trial over 1MDB corruption scandal
The nation’s High Court found Najib, 72, guilty on four counts of abuse of power. Rulings on additional charges of money laundering were still being delivered Friday afternoon.
Dec 26, 2025
California hit by devastating christmas storm: 3 Dead, ...
California hit by devastating christmas storm: 3 Dead, ...
Dec 26, 2025
Ukraine's Zelensky says to meet Trump in 'near future'
Ukraine's Zelensky says to meet Trump in 'near future'
Dec 26, 2025
US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nige...
US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nige...
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Voting as Nepal’s Anchor in Unstable Times
3Former Army Lieutenant General Balananda Sharma to become Foreign Minister, to take oath today
4Gold, silver price continue to rise, set all-time high records
5Newly appointed Foreign Minister Sharma sworn in
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Afghan women 'most repressed in the world', says UN mission
Afghan women 'most repressed in the world', says UN mission
KABUL, March 9 : Afghanistan under the Taliban government is the "most repressive country in the world" for women's rights, with authorities effectively trapping women and girls in their homes, the United Nations said Wednesday.
Mar 09, 2023
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Caterpillars easy prey in artificial light: study
Caterpillars easy prey in artificial light: study
PARIS, March 9: Artificial light is providing predatory insects with an unfair advantage in hunting caterpillars, potentially decimating butterflies and moth populations already suffering from a global insect decline, according to a study published Wednesday.
Mar 09, 2023
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3,000 Afghan refugees return from Pakistan
3,000 Afghan refugees return from Pakistan
KABUL, March 7: A total of 3,000 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from neighboring Pakistan on Monday, said a statement of Afghanistan's Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation Affairs, released here Tuesday.
Mar 07, 2023
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5 people killed in bomb attack in eastern Iraq
5 people killed in bomb attack in eastern Iraq
BAGHDAD, March 7: Five people were killed and four wounded in a bomb attack on Monday in Iraq's eastern province of Diyala, a local security source said.
Mar 07, 2023
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Afghan universities reopen but women still barred
Afghan universities reopen but women still barred
KABUL, March 7: Male students trickled back to their classes Monday after Afghan universities reopened following a winter break but women remain barred by Taliban authorities.The university ban is one of several restrictions imposed on women since the Taliban stormed back to power in August 2021 and...
Mar 07, 2023
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Pakistan suicide bomber kills nine police officers
Pakistan suicide bomber kills nine police officers
QUETTA, Pakistan, March 7: A suicide bomber killed nine police officers and wounded 16 others Monday in an attack on their truck in southwestern Pakistan, officials said.
Mar 07, 2023
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Estonia goes to polls with parties split on Ukraine aid
Estonia goes to polls with parties split on Ukraine aid
TALLINN, March 6 : Estonians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament in a vote that could bolster far-right nationalists, who have campaigned on opposing further arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Mar 06, 2023
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China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats
China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' th...
BEIJING, March 6: China said Sunday its military spending would rise at the fastest pace in four years, warning of "escalating" threats from abroad at a meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament that is set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president.
Mar 06, 2023
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Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
KHROMOVE, (Ukraine), March 6: Pressure from Russian forces mounted Saturday on Ukrainians hunkered down in Bakhmut, as residents attempted to flee with help from troops who Western analysts say may be preparing to withdraw from the key eastern stronghold.
Mar 06, 2023
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Coronation oil for Charles III consecrated in Jerusalem
Coronation oil for Charles III consecrated in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, March 5: Olive oil, fragrant rose and orange blossom: the special "chrism" or holy anointing oil for the coronation of Britain's King Charles III has been blessed in Jerusalem's Old City.
Mar 05, 2023