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Syria’s interim FM pays landmark visit to chemical weapons watchdog

Damascus, March 6 (IANS) Syria’s interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani on Thursday wrapped up a 24-hour diplomatic visit to…

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DHL to cut 8000 jobs in Germany

Frankfurt, March 6 (IANS) Germany’s logistics giant DHL Group announced on Thursday that it will cut 8,000 jobs at Post…

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Australian scientists find world’s oldest impact crater

Sydney, March 6 (IANS) Australian scientists have identified the oldest known meteorite impact crater on Earth, a discovery that could…

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UK payments regulator accuses Visa, Mastercard of excessive fees, restricting competition

London, March 6 (IANS) The United Kingdom’s (UK) Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) on Thursday accused Visa and Mastercard of charging…

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Afghanistan: WHO reports surge in acute respiratory disease

Kabul, March 6 (IANS) Afghanistan is grappling with acute respiratory disease challenges with children being the most affected, a recent…

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MoS Margherita receives prestigious Barbados award bestowed on PM Modi

Bridgetown (Barbados), March 6 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday, India time, received the prestigious…

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No end to violent clashes between Pakistan and Afghan forces at Torkham border

Kabul, March 6 (IANS) The volatile Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan continues to witness violent clashes with at least…

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Under pressure, Yunus says Awami League, poll commission to take call on participation in elections

Dhaka, March 6 (IANS) In a change of stance, Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government in Bangladesh, has now…

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South Korea: Review panel backs police’s warrant requests for two Presidential Security Service officials

Seoul, March 6 (IANS) A warrant review panel sided with police on Thursday, concluding it was appropriate for them to…

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Political parties in Mozambique sign agreement on ending post-election crisis

Maputo, March 6 (IANS) Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and the country’s main political parties have signed an agreement outlining the…

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