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South Asian nations unite over anti-child trafficking drive, helpline planned

NEW DELHI: South Asian nations will set up a toll-free helpline and online platform to fight human trafficking, one of…

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Iranian Muslims won’t make it to annual Hajj pilgrimage

TEHRAN: Iranian Muslims will miss the annual Hajj pilgrimage in September because Tehran and Riyadh failed to agree organisational details…

9 years ago
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Indonesia tells 78 names mentioned in ‘Panama Papers’ to correct tax reports

JAKARTA: Indonesia has started to probe the tax reports of 78 individuals after finding differences between their wealth reports and…

9 years ago
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Sri Lanka police arrest former leader’s brother over land scam

COLOMBO: A brother of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested on Thursday by the police Financial Crimes Investigation…

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Slovenia accepts first 28 migrants under EU relocation quota

LJUBLJANA: Slovenia said it took in its first 28 migrants on Thursday under a European Union relocation scheme that many…

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China, Taiwan add tourists to their squabbles

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China and Taiwan have added tourism to their bones of contention since the pro-independence opposition swept to power in…

9 years ago
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Aquinos’ legacy clouded by Duterte win, support for a Marcos

MANILA: Philippine leader Benigno Aquino III had called this week’s election a referendum on his “straight path” style of reformist…

9 years ago
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Bangladesh opposition chief charged over arson attacks

DHAKA: Police on Wednesday charged Bangladesh’s main opposition chief, Khaleda Zia, with masterminding arson attacks during deadly anti-government protests last…

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Europe becoming ‘bad word’ due to migrant crisis, other woes: Italy minister

LONDON: Europe is becoming “a bad word” due to the strains of the migrant crisis and growing inequality among euro…

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Ahead of inauguration, China says Taiwan to blame for any crisis

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s new government will be to blame for any crisis with China that erupts once it assumes office, Beijing…

9 years ago