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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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California hit by devastating christmas storm: 3 Dead, state of emergency declared
Former Army Lieutenant General Balananda Sharma to become Foreign Minister, to take oath today
3Gold, silver price continue to rise, set all-time high records
4Newly appointed Foreign Minister Sharma sworn in
5Balen stays cautious as talks with Rabi progress after RSP proposes power-sharing deal
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India records another 89,000 new virus cases
India records another 89,000 new virus cases
NEW DELHI, Sept 9: India has added another 89,706 coronavirus cases to the second-highest reported tally in the world, and the government is saying schools will reopen later this month for senior students after more than five months closed.
Sep 09, 2020
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Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills four
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills...
KABUL, Sept 9: A roadside bomb in Kabul targeted First Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday morning, but he escaped unharmed, his spokesman after the attack which killed and wounded at least 20 people, including some of his bodyguards.
Sep 09, 2020
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AstraZeneca suspends leading COVID-19 vaccine trials after a participant's illness
AstraZeneca suspends leading COVID-19 vaccine trials after a...
LONDON, Sept 9: AstraZeneca Plc AZN.L said it has paused global trials, including large late-stage trials, of its experimental coronavirus vaccine due to an unexplained illness in a study participant.
Sep 09, 2020
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Actor Rhea Chakraborty arrested in drugs case in Mumbai
Actor Rhea Chakraborty arrested in drugs case in Mumbai
KATHMANDU, Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty has been arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Mumbai.
Sep 08, 2020
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China says Indian forces crossed border, fired warning shots
China says Indian forces crossed border, fired warning shots
BEIJING, Sept 8: China said Indian forces crossed into territory it holds along their disputed border and fired warning shots at a Chinese patrol in a move it called a “serious military provocation” and a violation of their agreements.
Sep 08, 2020
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Defying US, Xi praises China, WHO for battling coronavirus
Defying US, Xi praises China, WHO for battling coronavirus
BEIJING, Sept 8: Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday praised China’s role in battling the coronavirus pandemic and expressed support for the World Health Organization, in a repudiation of U.S. criticism and a bid to rally domestic support for Communist Party leadership.
Sep 08, 2020
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Campaign to succeed PM Abe as party leader begins in Japan
Campaign to succeed PM Abe as party leader begins in Japan
TOKYO, Sept 8: The official campaigning to head Japan’s ruling party began Tuesday with the longtime right-hand man of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe now seen as a top candidate and his likely successor to lead the government.
Sep 08, 2020
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India records highest coronavirus deaths in more than a month
India records highest coronavirus deaths in more than a mont...
MUMBAI, Sept 8: India recorded its highest daily deaths from the coronavirus in more than a month on Tuesday, even as new infections slowed, data from the health ministry showed.
Sep 08, 2020
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China says Indian forces crossed border, fired warning shots
China says Indian forces crossed border, fired warning shots
BEIJING, Sept 8: China said Indian forces crossed into territory it holds along their disputed border and fired warning shots at a Chinese patrol in a move it called a “serious military provocation” and a violation of their agreements.
Sep 08, 2020
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Almost 300 Rohingya found on beach in Indonesia’s Aceh
Almost 300 Rohingya found on beach in Indonesia’s Aceh
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, Sept 7: Almost 300 Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Monday after months at sea, officials said.
Sep 07, 2020