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UN ‘horrified’ by reports of massacre of civilians in Myanmar

Posted on December 27, 2021 by News Desk

United Nations, United States, Dec 26 (AFP/APP):A UN official said Sunday he was “horrified” by credible reports that at least 35 civilians were killed and their bodies burned in Myanmar, and demanded the government launch an investigation. Two workers for non-profit group Save the Children […]

Iran says war games in Gulf were warning to Israel

Posted on December 27, 2021 by News Desk

Tehran – December 26 (ONLINE): War games conducted this week by Iran in the Gulf were intended to send a warning to Israel, the country’s top military commanders said on Friday, amid concerns over possible Israeli plans to target Iranian nuclear sites. The Revolutionary Guards’ […]

Benazir Bhutto Shaheed 14th death anniversary to be observed on Monday

Posted on December 26, 2021 by News Desk

RAWALPINDI, Dec 26 (APP):Pakistan People Party PPP will observe the 14 th death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto tomorrow (December 27) on Monday. The arrangements have been completed and Quran Khawani will be held for the departed soul at Liaquat Bagh her martyrdom place, Pakistan […]

UNGA adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution targeting disinformation

Posted on December 26, 2021 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 26 (APP):The UN General Assembly Saturday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution that calls for multidimensional response to counter all forms of disinformation that erodes human rights. The resolution entitled, “Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,” […]

Bodies of 16 killed in Channel boat disaster repatriated to Iraq

Posted on December 26, 2021 by News Desk

Arbil, Iraq, Dec 26 (AFP/APP):The bodies of 16 people killed when their boat sank in the Channel while trying to reach England were repatriated early Sunday to Iraqi Kurdistan where their families were awaiting them, an AFP photographer saw. The plane carrying them arrived around […]

Pope calls for humility in Christmas Eve mass

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Vatican City, Dec 25 (AFP/APP):Pope Francis Friday called on the faithful to value the “little things in life” and show solidarity with the poor in his Christmas Eve mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Some 2,000 members of the public and 200 religious figures attended, wearing […]

32 dead in Bangladesh ferry fire: police

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Dhaka, Dec 24 (AFP/APP):At least 32 people died on Friday when a packed ferry caught fire in southern Bangladesh, police said. “The three-storey Obhijan 10 caught fire mid-river. We have recovered 32 bodies. The death toll may rise. Most died from the fire and a […]

Assange lawyers launch appeal against extradition

Posted on December 24, 2021 by News Desk

London, Dec 23 (AFP/APP):Lawyers for Julian Assange have launched an appeal before Britain’s Supreme Court against a High Court ruling that he may be extradited to the United States, the WikiLeaks founder’s fiancee said Thursday. The December 10 decision by the High Court in London […]

Belgium will close all nuclear reactors by 2025

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Tuba Zafar

Brussels, Dec 23 (AFP/APP):Belgium will shut down all seven of its nuclear reactors by 2025 but will not close the door on new-generation nuclear technology, according to a deal reached Thursday by the coalition government. A government source told AFP the all-night negotiations included an […]

UN Security Council adopts resolution to ease Afghan aid

Posted on December 23, 2021 by News Desk

United Nations, United States, Dec 22 (AFP/APP):The UN Security Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a US-proposed resolution to help humanitarian aid reach desperate Afghans, while seeking to keep funds out of Taliban hands. The resolution — a first step by the UN after months of […]

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UN ‘horrified’ by reports of massacre of civilians in Myanmar

Iran says war games in Gulf were warning to Israel

Benazir Bhutto Shaheed 14th death anniversary to be observed on Monday

UNGA adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution targeting disinformation

Bodies of 16 killed in Channel boat disaster repatriated to Iraq

Pope calls for humility in Christmas Eve mass

32 dead in Bangladesh ferry fire: police

Assange lawyers launch appeal against extradition

Belgium will close all nuclear reactors by 2025

UN Security Council adopts resolution to ease Afghan aid

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