World, 7th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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World 07 Oct 2019

World, 07 Oct 2019

10 killed in attack on bus in east Afghanistan: Government official

'The bomb was placed in a motorcycle. Unfortunately, 10 civilians including a child were killed,' said Nangarhar governor spokesman.

07 Oct 2019 7:43 PM

Indian-origin Singaporean judge joins Brunei Supreme Court

All part-time judges appointed to the Supreme Court of Brunei are designated as judicial commissioners.

07 Oct 2019 5:43 PM

The Taliban officials spoke on condition of anonymity, citing what they described as the sensitive nature of the issue, the paper cited a RFE/RL report. (Representational Image)

Afghan Taliban says it released 3 Indian hostages in exchange for 11 of its members: report

The prisoner swap happened on Sunday, The Express Tribune quoted two Taliban officials as saying, but it did not disclose the location.

07 Oct 2019 1:19 PM

Mahara, a senior member of the ruling Nepal Communist Party and former Maoist rebel, denied the allegation but stepped down as speaker last week after the woman gave details of the assault to media. (Photo: PTI)

Nepal parliament speaker arrested after woman alleges 'rape when drunk'

A police van arrived at Krishna Bahadur Mahara’s residence late Sunday and took him into custody after district court ordered his arrest.

07 Oct 2019 1:02 PM

During the July 25 call, Trump pressed Zelensky for an investigation into former US vice president and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, according to a summary of the call released by the Trump administration. (Photo: File)

Under pressure, Trump amps up complaints, says Nancy Pelosi may be guilty of treason

Democrats say Trump's effort was an abuse of power to gather dirt on a political rival.

07 Oct 2019 12:56 PM

Samuel Little confessed to 93 homicides -- mostly of women -- between 1970 and 2005, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said. (Photo: fbi.gov)

‘Most prolific’ US serial killer murdered at least 50, believed he would get away

Although investigators have only confirmed his involvement in 50 of them, they believe all of Little's confessions are credible.

07 Oct 2019 11:00 AM

Two protesters have been charged with violating Hong Kong's new ban that criminalised the wearing of masks at rallies. (Photo: File)

2 protesters charged in 1st use of Hong Kong's new mask ban

A conviction for violating the mask ban carries a penalty of up to a year in jail and a fine.

07 Oct 2019 10:49 AM

The emergence of the second whistleblower threatened to undermine arguments from Trump and his allies to discredit the original complaint. (Photo: FIle)

Second whistleblower comes forward to support impeachment peril at White House

Crucially, the new whistleblower works in the intelligence field and has “firsthand knowledge” of key events.

07 Oct 2019 10:33 AM

Trump's tweets followed the former vice president's strongest response yet to the situation -- one that has left Biden struggling to regain the momentum that for months has had him leading the Democratic pack seeking the 2020 presidential nomination. (Photo: File)

'Joe should hang it ip': Trump steps up attack on Joe Biden. Here's his response

Trump tweeted on Sunday that he would 'LOVE' running against Biden, before adding, 'I just don't think it's going to happen.'

07 Oct 2019 10:27 AM

The observations are a major blow to Pakistan which faces the threat of being placed under the FATF's "blacklist". (Photo File)

Setback for Imran govt: Pakistan took no action against Hafiz Saeed, says FATF

FATF is expected to have a final review of the matter during its next meeting between 13 and 18 October in Paris.

07 Oct 2019 10:17 AM

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