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Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude strikes southern Philippines - USGS
An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The tectonic quake struck at 3:16 p.m. and has a depth of 28 kilometers.
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Pakistan may become 5th largest nuclear-state by 2025: Report
Pakistan currently has 140 to 150 nuclear warheads and the stockpile is expected to increase to 220 to 250 by 2025 if the current trend continues, according to a latest report by authors keeping a track of the country's nukes. The current
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28 people missing after boat capsizes in India’s northeast
Twenty-eight people are missing after a motorized boat capsized Wednesday in the flooded Brahmputra River in India's remote northeast, police said. Police officer Mihirjit Dayan said the boat was bringing 40 people to Gauhati, the
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Secret to Japan couple's 80 years of marriage: Wife's patience
Japan is known for its abundance of centenarians and can now lay claim to having the world's oldest living married couple, with a combined age of
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Many feared trapped in south Kolkata bridge collapse : India
Several people are feared trapped after a portion of a bridge collapsed in south Kolkata this evening, authorities said. The Majerhat Bridge on
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Egypt says village found in Nile Delta predated pharaohs
Egypt said Sunday that archaeologists have unearthed one of the oldest villages ever found in the Nile Delta, with remains dating back to
Read MoreIranian rial hits record low at 128,000 to the dollar
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the U.S. dollar on the unofficial market on Monday amid a deterioration in the economic situation and the reimposition of sanctions by the United States. The dollar was being offered for as much as
Read MoreUAE announces first astronauts to go to space
The United Arab Emirates has selected its first two astronauts to go on a mission to the International Space Station, Dubai's ruler said on Monday (Sep 3). Sheikh Mohammed Rashed al-Maktou named the new astronauts as Hazza al-Mansouri, 34,
Read MoreEtihad Airways launches hand baggage-only fare
The ‘Deal Fare’ includes a complimentary carry-on baggage allowance of 7kg and is available on flights between Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Azerbaijan. Etihad Airways has launched a new
Read MorePlane skids off runway in Nepal, airport closed for 12-hours
The incident disrupted all airport services, including international flights. However, no human casualty has been reported, the report said, adding that the airport resumed its normal operations on Sunday, 12-hours after the incident.
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