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Saudi crown prince winds up trip to Egypt with mosque visit
The Crown Prince also met a number of journalists and editors of the Egyptian media. Both sense an opportunity to broaden their existing relationship: Britain is looking for trading partners as it exits the European Union, and Saudi Arabia needs to convince sceptical investors about its domestic reforms. [Full Article...]
Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee's statue vandalised in Kolkata, six arrested
BJP chief Amit Shah also termed the desecration of communist icon Lenin's statues in Tripura and Periyar's statue in Tamil Nadu "extremely unfortunate". The BJP worker who was reportedly involved in stoning Periyar's statue has been expelled by the party. "India's diversity and the vibrant spirit of debate and discussion is what strengthens us", he said. [Full Article...]
TAPI pipeline a flagship scheme, says Pakistan PM
The two countries are yet to release details of the visit, but senior government officials said the sole goal of Abbasi's visit is to expedite the Saarc process that has been stalled for two years and strengthen bilateral ties between Nepal and Pakistan . [Full Article...]
Sierra Leone: Voters head to polls to elect new president
He reminded that his Team was in the country to support the integrity of the electoral processes through diligent observation of the polling activities in line with the rules and code of conduct for worldwide election observers. "I am a single parent and things are not easy for me economically so I'm waiting in line to cast my vote for the future", she told Reuters at a polling station in Waterloo... [Full Article...]
Karnataka Lokayukta judge stabbed in chamber, vitals stable
The man identified as Tejas was taken into custody by the police. There have been no reports on the status of the Justice, but Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reached Mallya Hospital to meet Shetty. According to an NDTV report, leader of Karnataka's ruling Congress said the Lokayukta prefers to be accessible to the people and there is hardly any security at his office. [Full Article...]
India lose to Australia, exit Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
A golden opportunity was lost for India when a swift assist from Ramandeep Singh to Shilanand Lakra could not make it past Australian goalkeeper Andrew Charter in the eighth minute. Martin then managed to find a way to beat Vivaldi in the 51st minute with an inch ideal cross but Goodfield could not quite get his stick on the ball as it hit his foot directly in front of the goal. [Full Article...]
Storm uncovers Revolutionary War era ship in Maine
Before that, it was last seen after the Patriots Day nor'easter in 2007. During a 1980 reappearance, marine archaeologist Warren Riess identified the ship as possibly a Revolutary War-era sloop . "It's usually 6 or 7 feet below the surface". A shipwreck that appears from time to time on Short Sands Beach in York was uncovered by rough seas that pounded the shore all weekend. [Full Article...]
US Embassy in Turkey to resume service after security threat
The Embassy also called on its citizens in the country to avoid large crowds, avoid the embassy, heighten personal security and awareness if visiting tourists sites, malls, shopping districts, monitor local media and keep a low profile. Only limited services were provided on Tuesday, but spokesman David Gainer says the embassy "will be operating as normal" on Wednesday. Turkish Deputy Prime Mini... [Full Article...]