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Security Council Will Not be Discussing Kashmir Issue, Says Karen Pierce
Pierce said that there are a lot of issues going on in the world and each month Presidency picks a few that are not routinely scheduled as part of the rhythm of the Security Council's business.
Growing California Fire Prompts Massive Evacuation, Threatens Presidential Library
The Fire erupted in Ventura County, 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, and burned out of control through the night, driven by high winds and threatening 2,300 structures.
4.5-magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Nepal, No Casualties Reported
The tremor, measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale, was felt at 3:51 am in the western region and its epicentre was in Baglung district, about 600 km west of Kathmandu.
Female Presenter, Who Got Paid One-sixth of Male Counterpart's Fee, Takes BBC to Court
Samira Ahmed, who fronts 'Newswatch', was paid a fraction of the sum received by Jeremy Vine for presenting 'Points of View' -- both viewer right-to-reply shows.
Greenwich Asks Residents to Continue with Mosquito Protection Measures Till First Hard Frost
According to a report in Greenwich Sentinel, residents have been asked to continue taking precautionary measures when outdoors to avoid mosquito bites.
Hundreds of Koalas Feared Dead in Wildfires on Australia's East Coast
The fire was started by a lightning strike on Friday in a forest in New South Wales state, 300 kilometers north of Sydney, and has since burnt 4,900 acres.
'OK Boomer' Marks the End of Friendly Generational Relations
“OK boomer” has become Generation Z’s endlessly repeated retort to the problem of older people who just don’t get it, a rallying cry for millions of fed up kids.
Male DNA Found on Body, Clothes of Hindu Medical Student Who Died in Her College Hostel in Pakistan
The police had detained 32 suspects, including two classmates of the victim --Mehran Abro and Ali Shan Memon--after tracing the call data from the deceased's cell phone.
At Least 37 People Killed in Cameroon After Heavy Rains Trigger Landslide
At least a dozen more people were still reported as missing in the town of Bafoussam in the western highlands, about 200 kilometres (120 miles) north of Cameroon's main port city of Douala.
Eight Killed, Two Injured After Underground Construction Site Collapses in China
State broadcaster CCTV said the 10 people were trapped in the rubble when the collapse occurred Monday afternoon in Guizhou province's Guiyang city.
Iran's Thirsty Energy Industry Runs up Against Water Shortage Amid Harsh US Sanctions
The water shortage is one of many challenges facing Tehran as it seeks to skirt US sanctions by ramping up production of products, which are more difficult to trace back to Iran than Iranian crude, which has clearly identifiable characteristics.
Pakistan to Issue Tourist Visas to Non-Indian Sikhs for Kartarpur Visit
Under the Kartarpur Corridor agreement between India and Pakistan, pilgrims coming from India for one day would not require visa but they can only visit Gurudwara Baba Guru Nanak.
Donald Trump Says Phase One of Trade Deal with China to be Signed Ahead of Schedule
Both Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are scheduled to attend the APEC summit in Chilean capital Santiago from November 11 to 17.
Indian-Origin UK MP Keith Vaz Faces 6-Month Suspension for 'Disregarding' the Law
A UK watchdog said the 62-year-old politician had committed a "very serious breach" of the Commons code of conduct over an incident first reported in September 2016.
UK Truck Deaths: China Urges British Officials to Quickly Identify Smuggling Victims
British police initially believed the victims were Chinese, but later acknowledged that details around the bodies in southeastern England were still evolving.
UK Lorry Deaths: Facebook Posts Reveal How Vietnamese Girl Met Her Tragic Fate
Nhung's family said she first left Nghe An on her journey overseas in August. She went to China first, before eventually making her way to Germany, then Belgium, where they believe she boarded the fated truck.