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At Least Thirteen People Killed in Train Collision in India
At least 13 people were killed and about 50 others injured when two trains collided in southeastern India on Sunday evening. This is evident from figures from the local authorities.
The accident occurred between Alamanda and…
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At Least 26 Dead and Dozens Missing in Floods in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, at least 26 people died in a flash flood in the central province of Maidan Wardak. The local authorities have reported this. More deaths are feared; at least forty people are still missing.
"Many victims were asleep…
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Deadly Train Disaster in India Probably Due to Incorrect Signalling
An error in the electronic signals may have caused Friday's fatal train accident in India. India's Railway Minister said on Sunday. Meanwhile, the death toll from the disaster was revised down slightly.
The accident happened on…
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Indian Minister: Apple and Samsung Want to Expand in India
Major technology companies such as Apple and Samsung plan to expand electronics production in India.
Indian Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said this in an interview with Bloomberg news agency. India is competing with…
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Asian Stock Markets Mixed Ahead of Chinese Data
The major equity markets in Asia showed a mixed picture on Monday. Investors processed Friday's mostly lower closing positions on Wall Street, where a disappointing US consumer confidence figure weighed down sentiment.
Concerns…
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Two Explosions in Less Than 48 Hours at Golden Temple in India
A new explosion occurred Monday morning near the Golden Temple, the Sikh shrine in the Indian city of Amritsar. It was the second explosion in less than 48 hours. This is reported by the police, who have launched an investigation.
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UN: 34 Million Afghans Below Poverty Threshold by End of this Year
The number of Afghans living below the poverty line has doubled in the last three years and will reach 34 million by the end of the year. That is the opinion of the United Nations, which warns of worsening the economic situation due to some…
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Iranian Court Pardons 22,000 People Who Participated in Protests Recently
The Iranian court has pardoned 22,000 people who participated in widespread protests in Iran in the past six months. This is reported by the state news agency IRNA. However, it is unclear whether all those people have already been released.…
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