WORLD
The Latest: Appeal backed by former presidents raises $31M
The Latest: Appeal backed by former presidents raises $31M
AUSTIN, TEXAS, Oct 22: The Latest on the hurricane relief concert attended by a five living ex-presidents (all times local):
Oct 22, 2017
ELECTION
CPN-MC selects its candidates for twin elections
CPN-MC selects its candidates for twin elections
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: CPN-Maoist Centre has chosen its candidates for the election to the House of Representatives and State Assemblies that are taking place in 32 districts on November 26 and in the remaining 45 districts on December 7 this year.
Oct 22, 2017
ELECTION
‘Heavyweights’ of first phase polls
‘Heavyweights’ of first phase polls
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: The registration of aspiring nominees for the first phase of upcoming federal parliament and provincial assemblies is underway in 32 districts.
Oct 22, 2017
SOCIETY
Joint Technical Committee formed for implementation of Nepal-Jordan agreement
Joint Technical Committee formed for implementation of Nepal...
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: A Joint Technical Committee of Joint-Secretary of Nepal and Jordan is to be formed for the implementation of labour agreement signed between the two countries.
Oct 22, 2017
WORLD
US-allied force takes Syria’s largest oil field from IS
US-allied force takes Syria’s largest oil field from IS
BEIRUT, Oct 22: U.S-allied forces said Sunday they have captured Syria’s largest oil field from the Islamic State group.
Oct 22, 2017
WORLD
Russian opposition leader Navalny leaves jail, goes to rally
Russian opposition leader Navalny leaves jail, goes to rally
MOSCOW, Oct 22: Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition figure, has been released from jail after a 20-day sentence for calling an unauthorized demonstration.
Oct 22, 2017
WORLD
Japan votes for lower house; Abe’s party seen headed for win
Japan votes for lower house; Abe’s party seen headed for win
TOKYO, OCT 22: Voting in a general election started Sunday that would most likely hand Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s right-wing ruling coalition a victory and possibly close to a two-thirds majority in parliament.
Oct 22, 2017
SOCIETY
Pillion rider killed in road mishap
Pillion rider killed in road mishap
KANCHANPUR, Oct 22: A pillion rider died in a road accident at Shuklaphanta Municipality-5 om Saturday night.
Oct 22, 2017
ELECTION
Bibeksheel Sajha finalizes candidacy for more constituencies
Bibeksheel Sajha finalizes candidacy for more constituencies
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Bibeksheel Sajha party has finalized name of candidates for more constituencies for upcoming federal parliament election.
Oct 22, 2017
WORLD
Spanish PM aims to take over Catalan govt; residents aghast
Spanish PM aims to take over Catalan govt; residents aghast
BARCELONA, SPAIN, Oct 22: Spain announced an unprecedented plan Saturday to sack Catalonia’s separatist leaders, install its own people in their place and call a new local election, using previously untapped constitutional powers to take control of the prosperous region that is threatening to secede...
Oct 22, 2017