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COVID-19: Italy reports 368 new deaths in 24 hours
Italy on Sunday reported 368 new deaths due to the novel Coronavirus as the country's death toll mounted to 1,809.
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Russia-backed Assad regime strikes kill 21 civilians in Syria’s Idlib
BEIRUT — At least 21 civilians were killed on Tuesday as Syria’s regime intensified its bombardment of the last jihadist stronghold in the country’s...
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Sri Lanka reduces Easter blasts death toll from 359 to about 253
COLOMBO — The dramatic revision of the death toll in Sri Lanka’s Easter bombings, which has been cut by more than 100, is a grim...
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TikTok, video sharing app banned in India
NEW DELHI — Indian government has ordered Google and Apple to take down the Chinese-owned TikTok video app after a court expressed concerns over...
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At least 42 dead in floods in Indonesia’s Papua: Official
JAKARTA — At least 42 people have been killed by flash floods in Indonesia’s eastern Papua province, an official said on Sunday.The floods in...
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NZ terror attack accused charged with murder
WELLINGTON — A right-wing extremist who filmed himself on a shooting rampage that left 49 mosque-goers dead flashed a white power gesture as he...
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Gunman fires indiscriminately inside New Zealand mosque, casualties feared
WILLINGTON — Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch on Friday amid a shooting at a mosque in the South Island city."A serious...
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20 killed in triple car bomb attack in Iraqi town, officials say
Three car bomb blasts targeting key buildings in the Kurdish-controlled Iraqi town of Qara Tapah killed at least 20 people on Sunday, the mayor and security sources said.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.