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Agree to 'immediate truce'

ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (AFP): Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, Qatar's foreign ministry said early Sunday, after at least 10 Afghans were killed in Pakistani air strikes that broke an earlier truce.Kabul had accused Islamabad of violating a 48-hour ceasefire, which briefly put...

Millions join anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across US

NEW YORK, Oct 19 (BBC): Huge crowds have taken part in "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump's policies in cities across the US, including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles.Thousands packed New York City's iconic Times Square and streets all around, with people holding signs with...

Israel, Hamas accuse each other

GAZA, Oct 19 (AFP): Gaza's nine-day-old ceasefire came under strain Sunday after the Israeli army said it launched air strikes in the territory's south in response to attacks it claimed were carried out by Hamas militants against its forces.Hamas, however, maintained it was adhering to the truce, with one official...

Madagascar's Gen Z demand voice in shaping what comes next

ANTANANARIVO, Oct 19 (Reuters): When an elite army colonel joined Madagascar's Gen Z protests earlier this month, forcing the president to flee the country, youth-movement leader Olivia Rafetison was happy to have the protection of men with guns, after weeks of state repression."He said: 'we're for the people, we'll help...

Japan coalition to back Takaichi as first woman PM

TOKYO, Oct 19 (AFP): Japan's ruling party and main opposition are set to form a coalition to enable Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman premier, local media reported on Sunday.Takaichi became leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) earlier this month, but her bid to become premier...

Robbers flee Louvre museum with jewellery

PARIS, Oct 19 (AFP): Robbers wielding power tools scaled a furniture hoist outside the Louvre to make off with priceless jewellery from the world-renowned museum on Sunday, taking just seven minutes for the brazen, broad-daylight heist, sources and officials said.The hunt was still on for the culprits, whom officials said...