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Former U.N. chief and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan dies aged 80

Former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80, his foundation said on Saturday.



PM Oli congratulates newly elected Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi on his election as the Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Saturday.


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PM Oli's suggestions to modernize agriculture sector

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed the need to revolutionize and modernize the agriculture sector in the country's most arable lands: Province 2.


Raft with Bardiya Nat’l Park security guards on-board capsizes in Karnali river

An inflatable raft with Bardiya National Park security guards on-board has capsized in the Karnali River on Saturday.


Scientists downgrade alert level for Hawaii volcano

Slowing activity at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has prompted scientists on Friday to downgrade their alert level for the mountain.


At least 77 reportedly shot in Asian Games crackdown

Indonesian police have fatally shot dozens of "petty criminals" in the lead up the 2018 Asian Games, rights group Amnesty International says.

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