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Interpol elects United Arab Emirates official as president – Times of India
ISTANBUL: Interpol on Thursday elected a contentious official from the United Arab Emirates as its new president during the international law enforcement body's annual General Assembly held in Istanbul. Maj. Gen. Ahmed Naser al-Raisi,…
Legalised cannabis: a rarity around the world – Times of India
PARIS: The next German government plans to legalise the recreational use of cannabis, which would make Germany the third nation to do so after Uruguay and Canada. While many countries have decriminalised the use and possession of the…
afghanistan: UN raises issue of violence against women, girls in Afghanistan – Times of India
KABUL: The United Nations in Afghanistan called on everyone for concrete actions to end violence against women on the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW). According to UNAMA press advisory…
Anti-government rioters torch buildings in Solomon Islands’ capital – Times of India
HONIARA: Rioters torched buildings in the Solomon Islands' capital of Honiara Thursday, targeting the city's Chinatown district in a second day of anti-government protests. Eyewitnesses and local media reported crowds had defied a…
China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands – Times of India
TARAWA: China, which wishes to expand its maritime and economic profile has started to court the Pacific island nations. According to the Singapore Post, Kiribati a Micronesian country is discussing opening up its largest marine reserves…
imf: IMF rejects Pakistan’s borrowing request – Times of India
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan's request to keep a door open for borrowing from the central bank amid the ongoing financial woes in the country. The international financial institution based in…
taliban: US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Doha next week – Times of India
WASHINGTON: The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom West will be meeting with the Taliban leaders in Doha next week. "They'll discuss ... our vital national interests when it comes to Afghanistan," said State Department…
Iran accused of stalling redress for downed Ukraine flight – Times of India
OTTAWA: Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine on Wednesday accused Iran of stalling redress for the families of victims of a downed Ukraine flight, saying Tehran has yet to agree to talks. The Islamic republic shot down Ukraine…
27 die in Channel’s deadliest migrant boat tragedy – Times of India
CALAIS, FRANCE: At least 27 migrants trying to reach England from France died on Wednesday when their boat sank off the northern French coast, the deadliest disaster since the Channel became a hub for clandestine crossings. President…
pentagon: Pentagon creates new office to probe UFO reports – Times of India
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is creating a new office to investigate unidentified flying objects amid concerns that after broad probes it cannot explain mysterious sightings near highly sensitive military areas. Deputy Secretary of Defense…