Restive Kashmir shuts to protest Modi's visit

SRINAGAR, May 19 (Agencies): Shops, businesses and schools are shut in Indian-controlled Kashmir to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi's daylong visit to the disputed region.Officials say Modi arrived on Saturday to review development work and inaugurate road projects.Separatists groups who challenge India's sovereignty over Kashmir called for a daylong strike...

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Britons celebrate royal wedding

WINDSOR, May 19 (Agencies): At street parties and pubs around the country, Britons celebrated Saturday's royal wedding with bunting, booze and bonhomie in a welcome respite from the divisions and uncertainties of Brexit.Families, friends and neighbours converged to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchange vows in the last major...

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