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New rules for NRI marriages announced by Indian govt
All Non Resident Indian (NRI) marriages must be registered within 48 hours, the Indian government announced. In a tweet, the official account of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, said: “All Non Resident
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More than 50 migrants die in Mediterranean crossings
More than 50 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean on Sunday, the majority off the coasts of Tunisia and Turkey, while Italy marked a sea change in its policy. Tunisian authorities said 47 bodies were recovered off the country's southern
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Denmark passes law to ban the burqa and niqab
Denmark joined a list of European countries on Thursday banning garments covering the face, including Islamic full-face veils in public places. The law, which was passed with 75 votes against 30, states, “Anyone who wears a garment that hides
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Trump-Kim summit looks to be back on track with US and North Korean officials meeting in the DMZ
The US is still preparing for a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite Trump's letter cancelling
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Trump scraps North Korea summit, warns Kim that military ready
US President Donald Trump on Thursday called off a historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un scheduled for next month, citing
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US-led strike hits government targets in Syria – state media
US-led coalition warplanes have bombed several Syrian army positions in the eastern Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor, state media outlet SANA reports,
Read MoreNorth Korea threatens to walk away from US summit
North Korea has ramped up criticism of the US for forcing 'unilateral' denuclearisation. North Korea will reconsider the planned summit with the US if Washington sticks to "unlawful and outrageous acts," Pyongyang's Vice
Read MoreUAE announces ownership, visa reforms to lure foreign investors
The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to allow 100 percent ownership and visa incentives to foreigners, in a bid to attract investors to boost its slowing national economy. The decision, taken by the UAE cabinet Sunday night, aims to lure
Read MoreFilipino designs shine at Miss Earth Philippines 2018
Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco from the Philippines was at her most beautiful when she turned over her crown. She was glowing in a white bustier ballgown by Val Taguba. For the finals night, fashion designers were asked to create haute-couture
Read MoreNipah virus confirmed in Kerala fever outbreak
Transmission of Nipah virus takes place through direct contact with infected bats or from other NiV-infected people. The cause of death of two people, ostensibly suffering from fever, in Kozhikode has now been confirmed to be due to the Nipah
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