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Pakistan Begins Process to Set up Sikh University in Punjab's Nankana Sahib
The foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak International University (BGNIU), spread over 10 acres, was laid by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
'Lock Him Up!': World Series Fans in Washington Greet Trump Vision With Boos, Chants
Trump appeared on a display screen at the Washington Nationals Park stadium between innings of the Game 5 match-up between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros.
UN Chief Hasn't Shown Courage, Claims Official on Jamal Khashoggi's Murder Probe
The statement comes weeks after secret tapes heard by UN revealed Saudi operatives joked about dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi's body before his arrival.
350,000 Protesters Flood Barcelona for Separatist Catalan 'Freedom' Rally
The crisis began two years ago when the region staged a banned referendum on October 1 that was marred by police violence, then issued a short-lived declaration of independence, trigging Spain's worst political crisis in decades.
67 Killed in Anti-Abiy Protests, Ethnic Violence in Ethiopia: Police
Violence erupted in Addis Ababa, the capital, and in much of Ethiopia's Oromia region on Wednesday after the activist, Jawar Mohammed, accused security forces of trying to orchestrate an attack against him.
Dissident Moroccan Journalist Guilty of Human Trafficking, Rape Has Jail Time Lengthened on Appeal
Taoufik Bouachrine was originally thrown behind bars for 12 years in November 2018, but this was lengthened to 15 years on Friday following an appeal by the public prosecutor.
In Criminal Justice Speech, Trump Belittles Obama’s Efforts for Black People
Donald Trump promoted the bipartisan criminal justice overhaul he signed last year and invited to the stage several people who were released from prison as a result of the new law or his own commutation decisions.
Hours Before Ban, Hikers Throng Australia's Uluru for the Final Ascent
The ban, first announced in 2017, had long been sought by the traditional Aboriginal owners of the land, the Anangu, whose connection to the site dates back tens of thousands of years.
Pro-Pakistani Protesters Denied Permission to Assemble Outside Indian High Commission in London
The route of the march will now reportedly end up at Trafalgar Square instead, a requirement imposed due to concerns of violence in the wake of clashes at a previous demonstration by similar groups on August 15.
Turkey Says 'No Need' to Restart Syria Offensive After Deadline Expires
A US-brokered deal had set a 120-hour deadline for Kurdish fighters' pullout from a proposed safe zone, which expired at 12.30 am IST.
Sri Lanka Motorist Complain of Religious Discrimination in Facebook Post Creates Stir
Amid a fierce debate on religious freedoms in Sri Lanka, the motorist now faces court action for the traffic offence and the Facebook post in which he said he had been persecuted for placing a Buddha statue on his dashboard.
In Nail-Biter, Liberal Icon Justin Trudeau Wins Canada Vote to Form Minority Govt in Second Term
As early as Tuesday, Trudeau will have to form an alliance or formal coalition with one or more smaller parties in order to govern.
Thousands Protest Against Bangladesh Police After it Shot Dead 4 in Deadly Riots
Some 20,000 Muslims called for the execution of a young Hindu man on Bhola island for writing Facebook messages that allegedly defamed Prophet Mohammed.
Multicultural Icon, Indian-origin Politician Jagmeet Singh Breaks Out in Canadian Election
A former criminal defense lawyer, Jagmeet Singh was elected in 2017 to lead the New Democratic Party, and is backed by voters disenchanted with PM Justin Trudeau and Conservative Andrew Scheer.
Nawaz Sharif's Son-in-Law Mohammad Safdar Arrested in Hate Speech Case Against Army Chief
Capt (Retd) Safdar during his court appearance on October 13 targeted Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. He alleged that the Imran Khan's government was installed only to secure 'extension' and 'promotions'.
China Stops Couriers from Shipping Black Clothing to Hong Kong Amid Protests
Black clothing and now-banned masks have been regularly worn by protesters in Hong Kong who have thrown petrol bombs at police, set street fires, trashed metro stations and public buildings and stormed the legislature.