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There must be accountability for gross violations, abuses committed in Rakhine State : UN Chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres has said that the Rohingya people are one of the most discriminated against people in the world, emphasising that there must be accountability for the gross violations and abuses committed in Myanmar's Rakhine state.   from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Qlpg2q

Former Maldives President released from prison

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Over 2 lakh ordered to evacuate, 51 injured as Typhoon Trami hits Japan

Authorities warned of torrential rains and strong winds as a powerful typhoon ripped through Japan on Sunday. Flights and trains were forced to be cancelled, including in the Tokyo area. According to the national broadcaster NHK, mass evacuations were ordered, including for more than 250,000 people in the city of Tokushima on the island of Shikoku. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2NbxBDH

Trump administration sues California over newly-signed net neutrality law

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the state of California on Sunday to strike down its new net neutrality law, signed hours earlier by Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown.               from USATODAY - Tech Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ok9hUX

Indonesia Earthquake, Tsunami: 832 killed in catastrophe, over 16,000 people forced to flee homes; officials dig 'mass grave'

The death toll from Indonesia's strong quakes and tsunami in Central Sulawesi province soared to 832 on Sunday as lack of rescuers and vast stretches of land hard to access hampered search and rescue efforts. Rescuers struggled to reach victims in several large coastal towns in Indonesia, and authorities feared that the death toll would rise. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2NSV55N

India wants to have trade deal with US to avoid tariffs: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump Saturday said that India wants to have a trade deal with the US because it does not want him to impose tariffs on their products. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2zGgu9G

'Fell in love with Kim Jong, he wrote me beautiful letters': Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong have gotten along so well that they "fell in love."  from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2QnfKvJ

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Mukhtar to retire tomorrow

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‘I remain concerned by situation in Jammu and Kashmir’, says UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

Voicing concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres encouraged ‘positive dialogue’ to peacefully resolve the disagreements. The UN welcomes a greater role for India in addressing the challenges of regional peace and security, he said. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2xV9419

UN, India to step up cooperation in counter-terrorism, terror financing

India is an "important partner" of the United Nations in countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said, and there are plans to step up cooperation between the two on strengthening capacity in combating terror financing. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2NR8w6g

Will America run short of seafood? This ocean farm could save us

A mussel farm in open ocean off the coast of southern California could point the way to a more sustainable future as the world's demand for seafood is on the rise.               from USATODAY - Tech Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NShi44

Indonesia earthquake-tsunami: Death toll rises to 420, over 17,000 people evacuated

The death toll from the powerful earthqauke and tsunami that rattled the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has jumped to 420, confirmed the state media on Sunday. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2xULSA7

India committed to buying Iranian oil despite US sanctions: Iran

Iran’s oil sales to India will continue despite the US threats of sanction pressures against Iran and its economic partner, the Iranian Foreign Minister said. On the sidelines of the United Nation General Assembly, Mohammad Javad Zarif said India is committed to buying Iranian oil and continuing the bilateral economic cooperation. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Olio7K

‘Unresolved dispute’ between India, Pak impacting peace efforts between two nations: Qureshi rakes up Kashmir issue at UNGA

Raising the issue of Kashmir at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, Pakistan said the achievement of durable peace between India and Pakistan is being impacted by the “unresolved dispute". It remains a "blot on the conscience of humanity," it added. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2IsmWns

385 killed, thousands injured in Indonesia earthquakes, tsunami; search on for survivors

At least 385 people were killed and thousands others injured after earthquakes, including a powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor, and tsunami struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.  from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2NbiaeC

These are the 5 best Amazon deals of the weekend

Weekends are perfect for relaxing, brunching, and shopping for a good deal.               from USATODAY - Tech Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xLCVsv

Sushma Swaraj at UNGA 2018: 'Pakistan glorifies killers, it refuses to see blood of innocents'

Launching a scathing attack on Pakistan, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday told the United Nations that Islamabad has acquired expertise not only in spreading terrorism but also in disowning it. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2DE2VLJ

Streaming, smartphones and no more cash

Murphy Brown is back and now she's being taught how to tweet. We run down all the changes we've seen technologically since she first debuted on CBS.               from USATODAY - Tech Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RaWJxN

Sushma Swaraj tears into Pakistan at UNGA: Top 10 quotes

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tore into Pakistan on Saturday, with point by point rebuttal on its several "untrue" claims of talks with India and human rights violations. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2OnJdIy

LIVE | Sushma Swaraj addresses 73rd session of UN General Assembly in New York

India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj is presently addressing the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. On Friday, speaking at the SAARC meeting on the sidelines of UNGA, Swaraj said that an environment of peace and security in South Asia is essential for cooperation and economic development. She also added that the number of incidents endangering South Asia are on the rise and terrorism remains the single-largest threat to peace and stability in the geopolitical region, and the world. from IndiaTV World: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2Itb2Kc

Looking to save money on a new phone or phone plan? Here are a few tips

As new phone season begins in earnest and the holiday season approaches,               from USATODAY - Tech Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y2Fu8P