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Gunmen battle Afghan security forces on Kabul University campus


November 2, 2020

Gunmen traded fire with Afghan security forces in Kabul University’s campus following a blast in the area, and at least six people were wounded, Afghan government officials said. The Taliban denied their fighters were involved in the assault, and the identity of the attackers was unknown. “Gunshots still can be heard in the area but security forces have blocked it …

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Turkish rescuers race to find quake survivors; 30 dead


November 1, 2020

BAYRAKLI: Rescuers raced against the clock to save people trapped under rubble in Turkey on Saturday as anguished mourners buried the first victims of a powerful earthquake that claimed 30 lives. The 7.0-magnitude quake killed 28 people and injured nearly 900 in Turkey after striking on Friday afternoon near the west coast town of Seferihisar in Izmir province. Also killing …

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Berlin’s much-delayed new airport welcomes first flights


November 1, 2020

BERLIN: Berlin’s new international airport officially opened on Saturday nine years late, massively over-budget and in the middle of a virus-induced air transport crisis. The first flights operated by low-cost pioneer EasyJet and German national carrier Lufthansa touched down at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) around 2pm after flying in from nearby Tegel Airport and Munich respectively. Many Germans had almost …

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Occupied Kashmir shuts down in protest against land laws


November 1, 2020

SRINAGAR: Shops and businesses were shut in several parts of Occupied Kash­mir on Saturday as separatists challenging Indian rule called for a general strike to denounce new laws that allow any Indian to buy land in the disputed region. Indian forces in riot gear patrolled streets in held Kas­h­mir’s main city of Sri­nagar in anticipation of anti-India protests. Public transport also stayed …

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Biden joined by Obama as Trump targets Pennsylvania in election finale


November 1, 2020

MILWAUKEE: Barack Obama will join forces with Joe Biden in Michigan as Donald Trump goes all in on the crucial state of Pennsylvania on Saturday and the two candidates dig deep on the final weekend before Tuesday’s US presidential election. For the first time since the start of the campaign, Biden, 77, will be joined on stage by his former …

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Macron seeks to calm tensions with Muslims


November 1, 2020

PARIS: President Emm­anuel Macron on Saturday sought to calm flaring tensions with Muslims around the world, telling an Arab TV channel he understood that caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) could be shocking while lashing out at “lies” that the French state was behind them. France is on edge after the republication in early September of cartoons of the …

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Quebec stabbings leave at least 2 dead, 5 injured


November 1, 2020

At least two people died and five were injured after being stabbed by a man wearing medieval clothes, armed with a bladed weapon near the Parliament Hill area of Quebec City, Canada, late on Saturday, local media reported. The local police said they arrested a male suspect early on Sunday and told people residing near the area to stay indoors …

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Pakistanis ‘are safe because of highly capable’ armed forces: British-Pakistani leader


November 1, 2020

LONDON: British-Pakistani community leader Tarab Raja has said Pakistan’s armed forces are highly capable of thwarting designs of the enemies and have proven their skills and ability by defending the country against serious dangers and conspiracies. Speaking to The News here in the British capital, Raja said Pakistan Army’s role in maintaining peace at home and abroad has been pivotal. “The role …

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Around 10,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah after 7 months


November 1, 2020

Around 10,000 international pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia today to perform Umrah as the Kingdom opens its borders for foreign pilgrims for the first time in seven months. According to Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Amr Al-Maddah, the 10,000 pilgrims arriving from abroad must first obtain a permit, Arab News reported on Sunday. The publication also underscored …

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Minor kills father, watches ‘Crime Patrol’ to destroy evidence with mother


November 1, 2020

A 17-year-old Indian murdered his father in cold blood, then watched ‘Crime Patrol’ TV series to take cues on how to destroy the evidence. The incident happened on May 2 when the boy got upset at his father who yelled at him, as per Indian media reports. He reportedly killed his 42-year-old father, Manoj Mishra, by hitting the man over …

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