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UN mission urges financial isolation of Myanmar's military
Associated Press, Published on 14/05/2019
» A United Nations fact-finding mission urged Tuesday that countries cut off all business with Myanmar's military as part of efforts to hold the army accountable for human rights abuses.
US ends funding for Palestinian refugees aid unit
Associated Press, Published on 01/09/2018
» WASHINGTON: The United States is ending its decades of funding for the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, the State Department announced Friday, a week after slashing bilateral US aid for projects in the West Bank and Gaza.
Cricket star Imran Khan wins in Pakistan
Associated Press, Published on 27/07/2018
» ISLAMABAD: It's official. Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday declared former cricket star Imran Khan's party the winner of Pakistan's historic third consecutive election of a civilian government, but he didn't win an outright majority and must form a coalition.
China's new Silk Road hits political, financial hurdles
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2018
» BEIJING: China's plan for a modern Silk Road of railways, ports and other facilities linking Asia with Europe hit a $14 billion pothole in Pakistan.
Time magazine empire sold to conservative-backed publisher
Associated Press, Published on 28/11/2017
» NEW YORK: Magazine and broadcasting company Meredith is buying magazine publisher Time for about $1.8 billion to bulk up on readers as the publishing industry navigates the difficult transition to digital from print.
Cambodia's opposition seeks US help amid crackdown
Associated Press, Published on 13/11/2017
» WASHINGTON: Cambodia's leader is destroying a political opposition movement that threatens his three-decade grip on power and he's accusing America of plotting his downfall. An influential opposition figure is in Washington is wondering if she'll get any help at all.
Amnesty: Myanmar army killed at least hundreds of Rohingya
Associated Press, Published on 18/10/2017
» Myanmar security forces killed hundreds of men, women and children during a systematic campaign to expel Rohingya Muslims, Amnesty International said in a new report Wednesday that calls for an arms embargo on the country and criminal prosecution of the perpetrators.
As girlfriend returns to US, Vegas gunman's profile emerges
Associated Press, Published on 04/10/2017
» LAS VEGAS: The Las Vegas gunman's girlfriend, back in the United States after a weeks-long trip abroad, will be at the centre of the investigation into the shooting deaths of 59 people as authorities try to determine why a man with no known record of violence or crime would open fire on a concert crowd from a high-rise hotel.
UN: Global community must step up Rohingya aid
Associated Press, Published on 24/09/2017
» COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said Sunday that the exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar to Bangladesh is “the most urgent refugee emergency in the world” right now.
Killer Maria slams Puerto Rico: Direct hit, lights out
Associated Press, Published on 21/09/2017
» SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years tore off roofs and doors, unleashed heavy flooding and brought down cell towers and power lines Wednesday in an onslaught that could deepen the island's financial crisis.