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Year: 2013

Philippine volcano spews rocks, killing 5 climbers

MANILA, Philippines: One of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes spewed huge rocks and ash after daybreak Tuesday, killing at least five climbers and trapping more

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In CAR, diamonds are a rebel’s best friend

NDELE, Central African Republic: Armed with rocket-propelled grenades and Kalashnikov rifles, Seleka rebels who ousted Central African Republic’s president six weeks ago are solidifying their control over the country’s lucrative

Italy’s ex-premier Giulio Andreotti dies at 94

ROME: Giulio Andreotti personified the nation he helped shape, the good and the bad. One of Italy’s most important postwar figures, he helped draft the country’s constitution after World War

28 dead as Bangladesh Islamists clash with police

DHAKA: At least 28 people have been killed in pitched battles between Bangladeshi police and thousands of hardline Islamists in the capital Dhaka. In some of the fiercest violence to

Ram Sharan Mahat
‘CPN-Maoist’s demands unnecessary’

ILAM, MAY : Nepali Congress leader Ram Sharan Mahat has said that the CPN-Maoist has pushed the nation back by keeping unnecessary demands. Talking to journalist in Ilam , Mahat

Two die in separate incidents in Siraha

SIRAHA: A girl died after her bicycle was knocked by a jeep at Prayagpur Chowk of Karjanha VDC along the East-West Highway. Rina Kumari Yadav, 15, of Rampurbirta VDC Ward

Nepal Band CPN Maoist Kathmandu
Banda throws life out of gear in Limbuwan region

JHAPA: Normal life has been crippled in the Limbuwan state of the eastern region for the third consecutive day today due to an indefinite strike called by the Federal Limbuwan

Thousands of leftists protest Hollande’s 1st year

PARIS: Tens of thousands of supporters of leftist parties marched through central Paris on Sunday to express disappointment with President Francois Hollande’s first year in power, criticizing the leader for

Israeli airstrikes on Syria prompt threats, anger

BEIRUT: Israel rushed to beef up its rocket defenses on its northern border Sunday to shield against possible retaliation after carrying out two airstrikes in Syria over 48 hours —

Malaysia’s long-ruling coalition hangs on to power

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysia’s long-governing coalition won national elections Sunday to extend its 56 years of unbroken rule, fending off the strongest opposition it has ever faced but exposing unresolved