Sunday, 2 September 2018

'The city is orphaned': 120000 mourners bid farewell to murdered Donbass leader in Donetsk (PHOTOS)

  1. 'The city is orphaned': 120000 mourners bid farewell to murdered Donbass leader in Donetsk (PHOTOS)  RT
  2. Tens of thousands mourn east Ukraine 'hero' rebel leader  Channel NewsAsia
  3. Peace plan for Ukraine on ice after rebel leader is killed  The Keene SentinelFull coverage

Suicide Bomber Strikes in Mogadishu, Killing at Least 6


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US military to cancel USD 300m aid to Pakistan over its inaction against terror groups

  1. US military to cancel USD 300m aid to Pakistan over its inaction against terror groups  Business Standard
  2. Pentagon cancels $300 million aid for Pakistan over failure to take action against terror groups  The Indian Express
  3. US military to stop USD 300 million in aid to Pakistan over its inaction against terror groups  The New Indian Express
  4. Pentagon seeks to reprogramme $300 million meant for Pakistan  The HinduFull coverage

Suicide car bombing in Somalia's capital kills at least 6

  1. Suicide car bombing in Somalia's capital kills at least 6  Times of India
  2. Suicide Bomber Strikes in Mogadishu, Killing at Least 6  New York Times
  3. Suicide car bombing in Somalia's capital kills at least 3  Hindustan Times
  4. Deadly suicide blast targets government offices in Mogadishu  Aljazeera.comFull coverage

Saudi official hints at plan to turn Qatar into island by building canal

  1. Saudi official hints at plan to turn Qatar into island by building canal  The Independent
  2. Saudi Arabia may dig canal to turn Qatar into an island  The Guardian
  3. Saudi plan to turn Qatar into island  The Straits TimesFull coverage

China launches counter-offensive against allegations of 'predatory' behaviour in Africa

  1. China launches counter-offensive against allegations of 'predatory' behaviour in Africa  The Hindu
  2. Xi to showcase BRI at China-Africa summit in Beijing  Economic Times
  3. Focac and revitalisation of economic diplomacy  sundaymail.co.zw
  4. Solidifying Africa's ties with China  News24
  5. Eyes on Uhuru at China-Africa summit just days after US tour  Daily NationFull coverage

With rising sea levels, Bangkok struggles to stay afloat

  1. With rising sea levels, Bangkok struggles to stay afloat  Times of IndiaFull coverage

Blasts at Syrian airbase near Damascus kill two: monitor

  1. Blasts at Syrian airbase near Damascus kill two: monitor  Business Standard
  2. Around the world  Bend Bulletin
  3. Syrian state media says electrical fault behind airbase blasts  ReutersFull coverage

Pakistan ex-minister sent to jail after drugs, alcohol recovered from hospital room

  1. Pakistan ex-minister sent to jail after drugs, alcohol recovered from hospital room  Times of IndiaFull coverage

UK minister visits Iran: Tehran wants Europe to act on nuclear deal

  1. UK minister visits Iran: Tehran wants Europe to act on nuclear deal  The Express Tribune
  2. Iran rejects Reuters report that Tehran has moved missiles to Iraq  Firstpost
  3. Ayatollah vs Rouhani  The Statesman
  4. Iran plans to boost missile capacity in spite of sanctions  Aljazeera.com
  5. Iran moves missiles to Iraq in warning to enemies: report  The Indian ExpressFull coverage

Top Official Explains India's Plan To Deal With US Sanctions Against Iran

  1. Top Official Explains India's Plan To Deal With US Sanctions Against Iran  NDTV
  2. India prepared to deal with sanctions against Iran, has made necessary provisions  CanIndia NewsFull coverage

Ahead of Mike Pompeo visit, Imran Khan says government will not give in to 'one sided' demands by US

  1. Ahead of Mike Pompeo visit, Imran Khan says government will not give in to 'one sided' demands by US  Firstpost
  2. Twitter in Splits After Pakistan Govt Says Imran Khan's Daily Helicopter Ride Costs Only Rs 55  News18
  3. Imran Khan's helicopter travel costs only Rs 55, says Pakistan Minister, leaves Twitter in splits  Financial Express
  4. ANALYSIS: Can Pakistan afford confronting US for Iran?  Arab NewsFull coverage

Turkey calls US 'wild wolves', vows to abandon dollar in trade

  1. Turkey calls US 'wild wolves', vows to abandon dollar in trade  Economic Times
  2. Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan warns Kyrgyzstan over Gulen threat  The New Indian Express
  3. Erdogan urges Kyrgyzstan to shut down Gulen network  FirstpostFull coverage

TPP, RCEP and the Liberal Economic Order

  1. TPP, RCEP and the Liberal Economic Order  The Diplomat
  2. FICCI President stresses on need to further trade, investment ties between India, Asean  Economic Times
  3. RCEP adheres to 'mutually beneficial and fair' trade deal: Darell  New Straits Times OnlineFull coverage

Hope and caution in North Korea as Kim Jong-un shifts gears

  1. Hope and caution in North Korea as Kim Jong-un shifts gears  Times of India
  2. North Korea peace deal remains elusive  The Australian Financial Review
  3. South Korean president taps national security chief to head special delegation's Wednesday visit to Pyongyang  The Japan Times
  4. [Park Sang-seek] Authoritarianism is No.1 illness in Korean society  The Korea HeraldFull coverage

Army denies 'killing of 30 soldiers' by Boko Haram (updated)

  1. Army denies 'killing of 30 soldiers' by Boko Haram (updated)  TheCableFull coverage

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Chinese Billionaire Arrested in Minnesota in Sexual Misconduct Case


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US military to stop USD 300 million in aid to Pakistan over its inaction against terror groups

  1. US military to stop USD 300 million in aid to Pakistan over its inaction against terror groups  The New Indian Express
  2. US military to cancel USD 300m aid to Pakistan over its inaction against terror groups  Business Standard
  3. Pentagon cancels $300 million aid for Pakistan over failure to take action against terror groups  The Indian Express
  4. Pentagon to cancel $300m in Pakistan aid over armed groups  Aljazeera.comFull coverage

British PM Theresa May vows no compromise with EU on Brexit plan

  1. British PM Theresa May vows no compromise with EU on Brexit plan  The New Indian Express
  2. Theresa May says Britain will not compromise over Brexit plan  The Hindu
  3. No compromise on Brexit plan even as opposition grows: UK PM Theresa May  Hindustan Times
  4. Why Labour must lead calls for a people's vote on Brexit  The Guardian
  5. Britain faces looming Brexit gridlock at port of Dover  NBCNews.comFull coverage

Afghanistan terms issue at Jalalabad consulate as misunderstanding

  1. Afghanistan terms issue at Jalalabad consulate as misunderstanding  DunyaNews Pakistan
  2. Pakistan temporarily closes consulate in Afghanistan  The Hindu
  3. Pakistan closes Jalalabad consulate in Afghanistan over security concerns  The New Indian Express
  4. Pakistan closes consulate in Jalalabad over 'interference'  Aljazeera.comFull coverage

CJP finds 'liquor' bottles in Sharjeel's hospital room

  1. CJP finds 'liquor' bottles in Sharjeel's hospital room  The Express Tribune
  2. Sharjeel sent to jail from hospital after CJP's surprise visit  Radio Pakistan (press release)Full coverage

Give us 3 months, then criticise us: Imran Khan

  1. Give us 3 months, then criticise us: Imran Khan  Business Standard
  2. Imran Khan assassination threat: Taliban 'plot to ASSASSINATE' new Pakistan prime minister  Express.co.uk
  3. Pakistan announces auction of luxury govt vehicles in austerity drive  Dhaka Tribune
  4. Pakistan opposition's politics of inconsequence  gulfnews.com
  5. Minister sparks meme fest by claiming Imran Khan's helicopter ride to work costs just Rs 55  The Indian ExpressFull coverage

India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka skip inauguration of China-funded bridge in Male

  1. India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka skip inauguration of China-funded bridge in Male  ANI NewsFull coverage

Syria: Blasts at Mazzeh military airbase near Damascus kill two pro-government forces

  1. Syria: Blasts at Mazzeh military airbase near Damascus kill two pro-government forces  The New Indian Express
  2. Explosions reported at Syrian military airport  Business Standard
  3. Around the world  Bend BulletinFull coverage

Russian airport worker dies, 18 injured in plane crash

  1. Russian airport worker dies, 18 injured in plane crash  Mid-Day
  2. One Dead, 18 Injured After Plane Skids Off Runway During Landing At Sochi Airport  RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
  3. Russian passenger jet goes off runway in Sochi, 18 injured  Times of IndiaFull coverage

Germany: Police halt anti-immigrant march envisioned as far-right springboard

  1. Germany: Police halt anti-immigrant march envisioned as far-right springboard  The Indian Express
  2. Nine injured in German protests for and against migrants  Times of India
  3. Far-right groups hope to build German force in joint protest  The New Indian Express
  4. Thousands protest for and against refugees in Chemnitz  Aljazeera.comFull coverage

Sadiq Khan bikini balloon launched

  1. Sadiq Khan bikini balloon launched  NewslineFull coverage

Palestine brand US aid cut to UNRWA 'a flagrant assault'

  1. Palestine brand US aid cut to UNRWA 'a flagrant assault'  The New Indian Express
  2. US move to end aid is cruel, irresponsible: Palestinians  The Hindu
  3. Palestinians Angry As United States Ends Funding For UN Agency  NDTV
  4. UNRWA Commissioner's Open Letter to Staff, Palestinians  Voice of America
  5. Shame on You, America  HaaretzFull coverage

Arab Media Report Cease-fire in Libyan Capital

  1. Arab Media Report Cease-fire in Libyan Capital  Voice of America
  2. Is there hope for reforming Libya's shattered economy?  Al-Monitor
  3. Western countries condemn escalation of violence in Libya's Tripoli  XinhuaFull coverage

India prepared to deal with sanctions against Iran, has made necessary provisions

  1. India prepared to deal with sanctions against Iran, has made necessary provisions  Economic Times
  2. India can help preserve nuclear deal  THE WEEKFull coverage

Chinese police detain 46 people at education protest in Leiyang city

  1. Chinese police detain 46 people at education protest in Leiyang city  Times of India
  2. China police detain 46 after violent protest over schooling  Washington PostFull coverage

US cancels $300 mn in aid to Pakistan over lack of action against Taliban

  1. US cancels $300 mn in aid to Pakistan over lack of action against Taliban  Business Standard
  2. Pentagon seeks to reprogramme $300 million meant for Pakistan  The Hindu
  3. US to scrap $300 million aid due to 'lack of decisive actions' in a big blow to Pakistan  Hindustan Times
  4. Why will PM Khan and the military work together?  Pakistan Today
  5. US militia makes 'final determination' and cuts $US300m in relieve to Pakistan  NewslineFull coverage

At John McCain's memorial service, two presidents offer tribute, and a contrast to Trump

  1. At John McCain's memorial service, two presidents offer tribute, and a contrast to Trump  The Indian Express
  2. McCain's daughter takes shot at Trump during eulogy  The Hindu
  3. At McCain memorial, Trump is the specter  Times of India
  4. Meghan McCain and I shared our fathers with America, and America felt our grief  Washington PostFull coverage

Theresa May says Britain will not compromise over Brexit plan

  1. Theresa May says Britain will not compromise over Brexit plan  The Hindu
  2. No compromise on Brexit plan even as opposition grows: UK PM Theresa May  Hindustan Times
  3. No second Brexit referendum, says British PM  Business Standard
  4. Why Labour must lead calls for a people's vote on Brexit  The GuardianFull coverage

Saudi-led coalition regrets errors in attack on bus in Yemen

  1. Saudi-led coalition regrets errors in attack on bus in Yemen  The Hindu
  2. Saudis admit Yemen strike on bus carrying children unjustified  The Guardian
  3. Saudi Coalition Admits Error in Air Attack That Killed Dozens in Yemen  New York Times
  4. AP Analysis: Yemen rebel threats to Dubai show danger looms  Washington PostFull coverage

Spotlight: FOCAC Beijing summit to set new path for China-Africa cooperation

  1. Spotlight: FOCAC Beijing summit to set new path for China-Africa cooperation  Xinhua
  2. China launches counter-offensive against allegations of 'predatory' behaviour in Africa  The Hindu
  3. Xi to showcase BRI at China-Africa summit in Beijing  Economic Times
  4. Solidifying Africa's ties with China  News24
  5. Eyes on Uhuru at China-Africa summit just days after US tour  Daily NationFull coverage

Pakistan temporarily closes consulate in Afghanistan

  1. Pakistan temporarily closes consulate in Afghanistan  Business Standard
  2. Pakistan temporarily shuts Jalalabad consulate in Afghanistan  Catch News
  3. Pakistan closes consulate in Jalalabad over 'interference'  Aljazeera.comFull coverage

Saudi Plan To Dig Canal Likely To Cut Off Qatar, Turn It Into Island

  1. Saudi Plan To Dig Canal Likely To Cut Off Qatar, Turn It Into Island  NDTV
  2. Saudi official hints at plan to turn Qatar into island by building canal  The IndependentFull coverage

'Taliban Khan' to the rescue?

  1. 'Taliban Khan' to the rescue?  Pakistan Today
  2. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says 'Give us 3 months, then criticise us'  Catch News
  3. Give us 3 months, then criticise us: Imran Khan  New Kerala
  4. Agony of growing pains  The Express Tribune
  5. Minister sparks meme fest by claiming Imran Khan's helicopter ride to work costs just Rs 55  The Indian ExpressFull coverage

Explosions reported at Syrian military airport

  1. Explosions reported at Syrian military airport  Business Standard
  2. Blasts from area of military airport shake Syrian capital  Times of India
  3. Explosions rock Syrian military airport close to Damascus  The TribuneFull coverage

One Dead, 18 Injured After Plane Skids Off Runway In Sochi

  1. One Dead, 18 Injured After Plane Skids Off Runway In Sochi  RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
  2. Russian passenger jet goes off runway in Sochi, 18 injured  Times of India
  3. UTair 737 Overshoots Runway in Sochi  Aeronautics OnlineFull coverage

Singapore says agreement on world's biggest trade deal likely to be reached in November; accord doesn't include US

  1. Singapore says agreement on world's biggest trade deal likely to be reached in November; accord doesn't include US  Firstpost
  2. FICCI President stresses on need to further trade, investment ties between India, Asean  Economic Times
  3. Deal on China-backed mega free trade pact likely in November: Singapore  Business StandardFull coverage

Iran rejects Reuters report that Tehran has moved missiles to Iraq

  1. Iran rejects Reuters report that Tehran has moved missiles to Iraq  Firstpost
  2. Iran says it plans to boost ballistic and cruise missile capacity  Hindustan Times
  3. European states should pay costs to benefit from nuclear deal: Iran's Zarif  Yahoo News
  4. Iran plans to boost missile capacity in spite of sanctions  Aljazeera.com
  5. Iran moves missiles to Iraq in warning to enemies  Moneycontrol.comFull coverage

Trump aid cuts embolden Israel but hurt peace prospects: analysts

  1. Trump aid cuts embolden Israel but hurt peace prospects: analysts  Times of India
  2. US move to end aid is cruel, irresponsible: Palestinians  The Hindu
  3. Palestinians Angry As United States Ends Funding For UN Agency  NDTV
  4. Jordan Slams US Decision to Cut Funds to UNRWA  Haaretz
  5. Wishing away Palestinian refugees: End of US' UNRWA aid explained  Aljazeera.comFull coverage

Rockets pummel Libya's Tripoli as rival militias clash

  1. Rockets pummel Libya's Tripoli as rival militias clash  Times of India
  2. UN chief says 'indiscriminate' violence in Libya has led to child deaths  Al-Arabiya
  3. Arab Media Report Cease-fire in Libyan Capital  Voice of AmericaFull coverage

Two US citizens hurt in Dutch 'terrorist' knife attack

  1. Two US citizens hurt in Dutch 'terrorist' knife attack  Mid-Day
  2. Amsterdam Stabbing Suspect Had 'Terrorist' Motive, Officials Say  News18
  3. The Latest: Dutch terror threat level stays at 4 of 5  Fox News
  4. Amsterdam stabbing likely terrorist incident; Two Americans hurt: Authorities  NL Times
  5. Amsterdam station stabbing: police say focus is on a terrorist motive  DutchNews.nlFull coverage

'No political necessity' to keep Canada in new NAFTA deal: US President Donald Trump

  1. 'No political necessity' to keep Canada in new NAFTA deal: US President Donald Trump  Economic Times
  2. Canada 'will be out' of trade deal unless it's 'fair': Donald Trump  The New Indian Express
  3. Donald Trump Threatens To Exclude Canada From New NAFTA Deal  NDTV
  4. Trump warns Congress to keep out of NAFTA talks with Canada  CBC.ca
  5. NAFTA stance could damage trade and diplomatic relations  Jamaica ObserverFull coverage

US envoys to Syria will arrive in Israel to discuss looming Idlib offensive

  1. US envoys to Syria will arrive in Israel to discuss looming Idlib offensive  i24NEWS
  2. Syrians brace as decisive battle for Idlib looms  San Antonio Express-News
  3. Regime fire kills pregnant woman, daughter in Syria's Idlib: Monitor  Manila Bulletin
  4. Idlib: 'If an offensive takes place, it will be a bloodbath'  Aljazeera.com
  5. Russia softens up west for bloodbath it is planning in Syria's Idlib province  The GuardianFull coverage

Dutch Lawmaker Cancels Cartoon Contest Amid Threats of Violence

  1. Dutch Lawmaker Cancels Cartoon Contest Amid Threats of Violence  Voice of America
  2. Confronting blasphemous affronts  Business Recorder (press release)
  3. Verified Pakistan Pop Star Tweets Prophet Cartoons 'Worst Act of Terrorism', Demands Artists Hanged  Breitbart NewsFull coverage

Balochistan CM pledges to resolve water crisis in Quetta and Gwadar

  1. Balochistan CM pledges to resolve water crisis in Quetta and Gwadar  The Express Tribune
  2. Tahira Safdar becomes first woman chief justice of Pak HC  OnmanoramaFull coverage

International tourism arrivals hit record high in 2017, India leads growth in South Asia: UN report

  1. International tourism arrivals hit record high in 2017, India leads growth in South Asia: UN report  Economic TimesFull coverage