Russia says withdrawing tanks, military vehicles from Ukraine’s border
MOSCOW, Feb 18 (Agencies): Russia said Friday it had begun withdrawing more tanks and other armoured vehicles from areas near Ukraine's border after running war games that had raised concerns in the West."Another military train carrying personnel and military equipment belonging to tank army units of the western military district...
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US judge orders Trump to testify in NY fraud probe
NEW YORK, Feb 18 (AFP): A US judge ruled Thursday that former president Donald Trump and his eldest children must testify under oath in New York's civil probe into alleged fraud at his family business.The ruling is the latest legal blow to the 75-year-old Trump as he fights numerous cases...
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In hijab row, critics say India's BJP looking for votes in southern state
MUMBAI, Feb 18 (Reuters): A series of religious laws promoted by India's ruling Hindu nationalist party in the southern state of Karnataka, including a ban on the wearing of hijabs, is raising concerns the divisive measures will stoke sectarian tensions more prevalent in the country's north.Prime Minister Naren-dra Modi's Bharatiya...
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Two trapped as hundreds rescued off Corfu
Greek and Italian boats rushed to evacuate 290 people on board a ferry that burst into flames near Corfu in the Ionian Sea, reports BBC.The Euroferry Olympia had left Igoumenitsa in Greece and was heading to the Italian port of Brindisi when fire reportedly broke out on a deck.The captain...
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News in Brief-2022-02-19
Brazil mudslide death toll rises at 117PETROPOLIS, Feb 18: The death toll from floods and landslides that swept down on the mountain city of Petropolis rose to at least 117 on Thursday and local officials said it could still rise sharply, with 116 more still unaccounted for. The Rio de...
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