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Ramadan countdown begins after Rajab crescent sighted in Middle East

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- The countdown to the month of Ramadan begins with Abu Dhabi confirming the sighting of the crescent moon of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. According to Gulf News,... Read More


Four Pakistani Soldiers Killed in North Waziristan Attack, Islamabad Accuses Militants Based in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Dec. 20 -- Four Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide attack in North Waziristan, prompting Islamabad to summon a Taliban diplomat and accuse militants based in Afghanistan of invol... Read More


Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challenges

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio was hopeful but clear about the challenges facing the Trump administration's Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defended increasing ... Read More


"Idolo": Kuldeep Yadav opens up on his encounter with Lionel Messi

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Indian spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav opens up about meeting Argentina football icon Lionel Messi during the latter's visit to the national capital as a part of his 'GOAT India Tour 2... Read More


'The Arab Spring has only just begun', exiled former Tunisian leader tells RFI

France, Dec. 20 -- On 17 December 2010, in the city of Sidi Bouzid, a young street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in front of the regional government headquarters after police confi... Read More


Israel bombs wedding in Gaza amid ceasefire talks in US

Hyderabad, Dec. 20 -- The Israeli military bombed a wedding in Gaza as Friday, December 19 as mediators held ceasefire talks in the United States. The attack happened on a shelter in Gaza City. Six p... Read More


Trump administration wants to ensure Mexican crews operating trains in the US can speak English

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- A number of Mexican train crews who had just hauled trains over the border to American rail yards in Texas had trouble understanding important safety information in English durin... Read More


Helium 'voice-changer' pulled from Don Don Donki shelves in Singapore after safety review

SINGAPORE, Dec. 20 -- Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki has withdrawn helium canisters marketed as novelty voice-changers from its Singapore outlets, as the authorities conduct a safety review,... Read More


Famine lifted in Gaza, but food crisis continues, UN warns

Pakistan, Dec. 20 -- The UN declared the famine in Gaza, first announced in August, officially over on Friday. Improved access for humanitarian aid helped ease extreme hunger. However, the UN warned t... Read More


Diponegoro University export dozen of tons of Jepara anchovies

Jepara, Dec. 20 -- Diponegoro University, in collaboration with private sector partners, has successfully exported dozens of tons of white anchovies caught by fishermen in Jepara District, Central Jav... Read More