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  2. CURRENT AFFAIRS (Page 15)
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Indian fighter jets strike Pakistan terror camp, Islamabad vows response

It was the worst escalation in tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals since 2001. India launched air strikes yesterday against a terrorist training camp hidden on a hilltop…

  • Published: February 27, 20198:11 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • CURRENT AFFAIRS
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Communist Party of Nepal owns up to blast and arsons

Its leader says intention was to warn Ncell, not to harm members of public and that the party ‘apologises for the loss of life’. The Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of…

  • Published: February 25, 20191:18 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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Dhaka Fire: Rescue called off, death toll 70

Authorities have called off rescue operation after a deadly fire in Dhaka’s old town which has claimed lives of at least 70 people. Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed…

  • Published: February 22, 201912:01 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • CURRENT AFFAIRS
  • HEADLINE-1

Feature: ‘This is my brother, have you found his body?’

In the chaos of eerie wails and hustling around the Dhaka Medical College Hospital stood a man holding a picture and asking around in despair. Around 50 years of age and the folds…

  • Published: February 22, 201912:01 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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‘No rush’ on NK denuclearization, Trump says

Trump and Kim are due to meet in Vietnam at the end of this month. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had no strict timeline for North Korea’s ultimate…

  • Published: February 21, 201912:23 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Imran Khan responds to Indian accusations after attack

Pakistan will address actionable evidence if shared by Delhi, PM Khan tells India after Pulwama attack. In a video message, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said Islamabad…

  • Published: February 20, 201912:13 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Pakistan says India reaction to Kashmir attack is knee-jerk

Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua told foreign diplomats that India’s reaction to a deadly bombing in Kashmir is knee-jerk. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Sunday…

  • Published: February 18, 201912:18 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Opinion: Revenge inadequate in Kashmir attack

The government refuses to accept that its stubborn approach fertilises the soil for terror. First light on Friday virtually shut the window on an immediate strike to counter the…

  • Published: February 18, 201912:14 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • BUSINESS
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Japanese government to establish organization to keep eye on IT firms

The body will scrutinize financial dealings by tech giants. The government is finalizing plans for a new organization dedicated to comprehensively monitoring the business dealings…

  • Published: February 15, 201912:53 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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  • CURRENT AFFAIRS
  • HEADLINE-2

STATEMENT: Asia News Network condemns arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa

Ressa was arrested by the Philippines government for libel. The Asia News Network notes with concern and alarm the arrest of Maria Ressa, executive editor and CEO of leading…

  • Published: February 14, 20196:54 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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