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UN slams expulsion of rights representative in Mali

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Geneva, Feb 6 (AFP/APP):UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Monday slammed Mali’s expulsion of the top rights representative in the troubled West African country, saying the work there was “more crucial than ever.” Mali’s ruling junta said Sunday that it was expelling the head […]

Death stalks quake-hit town in northern Syria

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Jandairis, Syria, Feb 6 (AFP/APP):In the quake-devastated town of Jandairis in northern Syria, a dazed father cradles the body of his lifeless baby, saying over and over again, “Wake up, my boy, wake up.” “Ya Allah, ya Allah (My God, my God…)” he sobs, kissing […]

China expresses condolences over Pervez Musharraf’s death

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BEIJING, Feb. 6 (APP): China expressed deep condolences over the death of former president Pervez Musharraf, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. “We extend our deep condolences over Mr. Musharraf’s death and offer our sincere sympathy to his family,” Mao told a press […]

Chanderpaul hits unbeaten double ton as Windies dominate

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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Feb 6 (AFP/APP):Tagenarine Chanderpaul made an unbeaten double century after setting a new West Indies record of 336 for the first wicket with Kraigg Brathwaite on Monday before the tourists declared at 447-6 in the first Test against Zimbabwe. The opening stand at […]

PM Shehbaz orders restoration of Wikipedia

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday decided to immediately restore the encyclopedia website Wikipedia. According to the PM Office, the notification to the effect was issued with the signature of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Dr Tauqeer Shah. The prime minister […]

Earthquake kills more than 2,600 in Turkiye, Syria

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Diyarbakir, Turkey, Feb 6 (AFP/APP): A major earthquake struck Turkiye and Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,600 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors. Dozens of nations have pledged aid since the 7.8-magnitude quake, which hit as […]

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