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Victim of Japan’s sexual slavery urges S. Korean govt’s intervention for compensation

Seoul, Aug 14 (IANS) Lee Yong-soo, an outspoken South Korean victim of Japan's wartime military sexual slavery, urged the government on Wednesday to proactively intervene in securing compensation from Japan.…

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Major wildfire in Athens suburbs under control, leaving one dead

Athens, Aug 13 (IANS) A major wildfire that erupted and spread over 30 km to reach the northeastern suburbs of Athens has been contained by early Tuesday morning, leaving one…

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Hamas kills Israeli hostage, wound 2 others in Gaza

Gaza, Aug 13 (IANS) Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced that an Israeli hostage was killed and two others were injured by its members in Gaza. In two…

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Bolivian President replaces ministers amid challenges

La Paz, Aug 13 (IANS) Bolivian President Luis Arce unveiled changes to his ministers overseeing hydrocarbons, labour and rural development, saying that officials who do not show a commitment to…

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Presidential Security Service chief of South Korea named as new Defence Minister

Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) Defence Minister nominee Kim Yong-Hyun, the head of the Presidential Security Service, is a retired three-star Army general, considered to be well-versed in President Yoon Suk…

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Sri Lanka launches initiative to conserve island’s unique biodiversity

Colombo, Aug 12 (IANS) Emphasising the island nation's commitment to environmental conservation, Sri Lanka on Monday launched an ambitious initiative to conserve the country's unique biodiversity while promoting sustainable economic…

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Ukrainian UAV caused fire in Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant area

Moscow, Aug 12 (IANS) Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of shelling the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) which resulted in fire in the area of one of the cooling towers.…

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South Korea president to meet former president Lee Myung-bak next week

Seoul, Aug 10 (IANS) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will have a dinner meeting with former President Lee Myung-bak next week, a source said on Saturday. Yoon has invited…

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Russia launches counterterrorism operation in three regions for civilian safety

Moscow, Aug 10 (IANS) The National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) of Russia on Saturday initiated a counterterrorism operation (CTO) regime across Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions in response to recent security…

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Blinken, Israeli Defence Minister discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions in Gaza

Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant earlier Saturday, India time, discussing ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.…

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Student leaders rewarded with key ministries in Bangladesh interim government

Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) Nahid Islam, one of the main coordinators of the anti-quota protests that eventually led to the resignation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday,…

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President Murmu urges diaspora in New Zealand to become part of ‘India story’

Auckland, Aug 9 (IANS) Inviting them to be part of the 'India Story' during the Amrit Kaal, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday lauded the Indian community in New Zealand for…

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