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Journalists' Union Condemn Detention of Manipuri Journalist Under NSA
The District Magistrate of Imphal West had ordered detention of the 39-year-old journalist who works for a local TV channel, on November 27 after he allegedly uploaded videos criticising the BJP-led governments in Manipur and the Centre.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Says Gaddafi's Son Should Play Role in Libyan Politics
Western powers and the United Nations are pushing for the North African country to hold elections next year after a national conference to try to end seven years of conflict in the oil producer.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches First US Military Satellite After Four Attempts
Elon Musk's rocket company has spent years trying to break into the lucrative market for military space launches and this successful launch comes as a significant victory for the billionaire.
Dancing FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Accidentally Shooting Man While Performing Somersault
Chase Bishop, 30, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault for shooting bar patron Thomas Reddington in the leg.
Britons Could Face Diet Change Under Hard Brexit: Report
London has begun planning what to do about food supplies if Britain leaves the EU without an agreement with Brussels, The Times said, citing plans revealed to the newspaper.
Syria, Mattis, Afghanistan, Shutdown: Trump Ends year in Chaos
With the withdrawal of American troops from Syria, plans to pull out troops from Afghanistan and the resignation of Defence Secretary James Mattis, it has been an eventful week for the Trump administration.
US to Send Migrants Back to Mexico to Wait Out Asylum Requests
"Aliens trying to game the system to get into our country illegally will no longer be able to disappear into the United States, where many skip their court dates," US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said in a statement.
US Senate Approves Government Funding Through February 8 to Avert Shutdown
The Senate passed the temporary funding bill for about one-quarter of government operations.
Cuba Scraps Gay Marriage Law from New Constitution Despite Nationwide Support
The full draft constitution was put before workplace assemblies for debate between August and November and the marriage issue was the one that drew the greatest attention.
Hatred Stirred by Leaders Blamed for Rise in Journalist Murders: Watchdog
Eighty journalists have been killed worldwide so far this year -- most notably the Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi -- with 348 in jail and 60 more held hostage, according to figures from Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia's Papua, No Immediate Reports of Casualties
Last September, a 7.5 magnitude quake and a subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi island killed more than 2,200 with a thousand more declared missing.
Maldives Police Freeze Bank Accounts of Former President Yameen
A total of 100 million Maldivian Rufiyaa ($6.58 million) in both US dollars and the local currency have been frozen as a part of investigations into deals Yameen made during his tenure.
Pakistan Receives Second USD One Billion Bailout Package from Saudi Arabia
In October, Saudi Arabia agreed to provide Pakistan USD 3 billion in foreign currency support for a year to address its balance-of-payments crisis.
Indian-American Woman Appointed to US Body Advocating Religious Freedom
Before attending law school, Anurima Bhargava worked in India assisting women elected to local government.
US Senate Holds Saudi Crown Prince Responsible for Khashoggi’s Murder, Hands Historic Rebuke to Trump
In a historic move, Senators voted 56-41 to end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen's civil war. The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and spawned what the United Nations calls the world's most dire human crisis, with...
Dissolution of Sri Lanka Parliament by Sirisena 'Unconstitutional', Rules Supreme Court
A seven-member apex court bench said the President cannot dissolve Parliament till it completes a four-and-a-half year term. Authorities beefed up the security around the Supreme Court and deployed the elite special task force in the area.