Author: DA Correspondent

Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests

9:19 pm October 23, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday withdrew an unpopular extradition bill that sparked months of chaotic protests that have since morphed into a campaign for greater democratic change. Secretary for Security John Lee told the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s legislature that the government suspended the bill because it had resulted in “conflicts in society.” In […]

Blast at Afghanistan mosque kills 62 during prayers

Blast at Afghan mosque kills 62 during prayers

9:33 pm October 18, 2019

KABUL, Afghanistan: An explosion rocked a mosque in eastern Afghanistan as dozens of people gathered for Friday players, causing the roof to collapse and killing 62 worshippers, provincial officials said. The attack underscored the record-high number of civilians dying in the country’s 18-year war. Attahullah Khogyani, spokesman for the governor of Nangarhar Province, said the […]

Vice President Mike Pence meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan; seeking Syria border cease-fire

Pence meets with Erdogan, seeking Syria border cease-fire

9:34 pm October 17, 2019

ANKARA, Turkey: A senior U.S. delegation led by Vice President Mike Pence pursued an uphill mission Thursday to persuade Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to call for a cease-fire in his fight with Kurdish forces in northern Syria. Pence and Erdogan wore dour expressions as they shook hands before a nearly 90-minute one-on-one meeting, and […]

Delegation of APF officers led by Prabin Shrestha Deputy Inspector General APF visits CISF headquarters

Delegation of APF officers visits CISF headquarters

8:16 pm October 17, 2019

New Delhi: A delegation of Armed Police Force (APF) Officers of Nepal led by Prabin Shrestha, Deputy Inspector General, APF (Nepal) along-with 16 members visited CISF headquarters, New Delhi. A meeting of senior officers of CISF led by Alok Kumar Pateria, SDG (HQrs), CISF and Nepal delegation was held at the Conference Hall of CISF […]

Senior Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings- at center of Trump inquiry- dies at 68

Democrat Cummings, at center of Trump inquiry, dies at 68

8:00 pm October 17, 2019

Washington: Senior Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings, who was at the center of the Trump impeachment inquiry, died early Thursday at the age of 68, US media reported. The veteran Baltimore representative passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital “due to complications concerning longstanding health challenges,” reports said, quoting a statement from his office. As chairman of […]