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US officials optimistic on US-China military ties

US officials optimistic on US-China military ties
SINGAPORE, Oct 18: After a rocky few months, Pentagon officials say they sense that relations with the Chinese military may be stabilizing.
Oct 18, 2018
Lifestyle

Ex-USA Gymnastics head indicted in Texas on tampering charge

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HUNTSVILLE, Oct 18: Former USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny was arrested Wednesday after a Texas grand jury indicted him, alleging he tampered with evidence in the sexual assault investigation of now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD

Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi

Trump asks Turkey for audio, video evidence on Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Oct 18: The U.S. has asked Turkey for a recording that could reveal gruesome details of what happened to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. But he’s not confirming there is any such recording, as reported by Turkish media, and he’s continuing to urge...
Oct 18, 2018
Lifestyle

Retired Marine receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam actions

Retired Marine receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam actions
WASHINGTON, Oct 18: President Donald Trump presented the nation’s highest military honor Wednesday to an 80-year-old retired Marine sergeant major who five decades ago “fought with unmatched bravery” at the beginning of one of the Vietnam War’s longest and bloodiest battles.
Oct 18, 2018
SOCIETY

DASHAIN DELIGHT: Evergreen songs this festive season

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KATHMANDU, Oct 13: As Dashain is getting closer, the country is in a festive mood. Be it folk, pop or rock tunes, songs are integral to celebrations. Here's  some of the evergreen songs that celebrates the spirit of Dashain and should find its way to your playlists.
Oct 18, 2018
TECHNOLOGY

At Facebook, public funds join push to remove Zuckerberg as...

At Facebook, public funds join push to remove Zuckerberg as chairman
Oct 18: Four major U.S. public funds that hold shares in Facebook Inc on Wednesday proposed removing Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg as chairman following several high-profile scandals and said they hoped to gain backing from larger asset managers.
Oct 18, 2018
SPORTS

Mourinho takes centre stage again as Premier League returns

Mourinho takes centre stage again as Premier League returns
MANCHESTER, Oct 18: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s “it’s not about me” comment after his team’s thrilling comeback win over Newcastle United is unlikely to be heeded on Saturday when he returns to his former club Chelsea.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD

Dollar at one week high after hawkish Fed minutes; Asia stoc...

Dollar at one week high after hawkish Fed minutes; Asia stocks capped
TOKYO, Oct 18: Asian stocks were capped and the dollar rose to a one week-high in early Thursday trade after the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting showed broad agreement among board members on the need to raise borrowing costs further.
Oct 18, 2018
SOCIETY

Mahanawami being celebrated today

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KATHMANDU, Oct 18: Mahanawami, the ninth day of Bada Dashain, is being observed throughout the country today.
Oct 18, 2018
WORLD

Student gunman kills 17, wounds 40 in Crimea

Student gunman kills 17, wounds 40 in Crimea
MOSCOW, Oct 17: Russian officials said a 18-year student attacked his vocational school Wednesday in Crimea, going on a rampage that killed 17 students and left more than 40 people wounded before killing himself. One student said the shooting went on for at least 15 minutes.
Oct 17, 2018
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