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Lanka to Seek India's Help in Introducing Electronic Voting Systems in Next Provincial Polls
The election chief said electronic voting systems will replace the current manual paper voting, for which India's assistance would be taken, in the next provincial polls, dates for which have not yet been announced.
Japan Rescuers Still Scrambling as Typhoon Toll Tops 70
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said there was no plan to slow rescue operations, with around 110,000 police, coast guard, firefighters and military troops involved.
'Stop Celebrating Genocide': Statues of Christopher Columbus Vandalized on US Holiday Named for Him
A Columbus statue in the Southern California city of Chula Vista was also defaced Monday with red paint.
Texas Police Officer Charged With Murder for Shooting 28-Year-old Black Woman in Her Home
Atatiana Jefferson was killed on Saturday at about 2:30 a.m. when officer Aaron Dean fired a single shot through a window into her home as she cared for her 8-year-old nephew.
Russia Denies US News Report it Bombed 4 Syria Hospitals in 12 Hours
The Russian defence ministry rubbished the claim in a report by The New York Times, saying 'the alleged 'evidence' provided by the NYT is not worth even the paper it was printed on'.
Royal Couple Prince William and Kate Middleton Want Lasting Friendship With People of Pakistan: Envoy
In a video message shared on Twitter, British High Commissioner Thomas Drew, said that during the visit, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will cover the "breadth and depth" of the country.
'Praise the Lord and Pass the Football': Pope Francis Mistakenly Tweets Support for US 'Saints' Team
he hashtag #Saints used by the Vatican on the pope's English account, however, had the Fleur-de-lis after it, which is the one used by an American football team, the New Orleans Saints.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan Arrives in Tehran to Mitigate Tensions Between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Khan's office said his visit was part of an initiative "to promote peace and security in the region", and that he would hold talks with Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani.
California Walnut Growers Hope US, India Will Soon Strike Trade Deal That Will Reduce Tariffs
India imposed retaliatory tariffs on 28 US products, including walnuts, almonds and apples from June 5, after the Trump administration revoked preferential trade privileges.
At Least 10 Injured After Car Crashes into Hayride Wagon in Illinois
Little Rock-Fox Fire Chief Greg Witek says that many of the injured suffered broken bones and some were unconscious when emergency crews arrived. Fire officials say two people in the car were treated at the scene.
Pakistan Summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner over ‘Unprecedented Escalation’ of Ceasefire Violations
The Pakistan Foreign Office said that Director General Mohammad Faisal summoned Ahluwalia and 'condemned' the unprovoked ceasefire violations by the Indian forces.
Pak Media Criticises PM Imran Khan for Praising Chinese President Xi's Model of Anti-corruption Crusade
Imran Khan, who was in Beijing this week for talks with the Xi Jinping, identified corruption as one of the biggest impediments to investment in Pakistan and appreciated how China's leadership tackled corruption.
First Turkish Soldier Killed in Northern Syria During Offensive Against Kurdish Forces
Three more soldiers were injured in the 'operation region', the Turkish defence ministry said in a statement after clashes with the Kurdish militia on Thursday.
Trade Talks With Beijing 'Going Very Well', Says Trump Ahead of Meet with Chinese Vice Premier
Chinese Vice Premier Liu, leading a high-powered Chinese delegation, held talks with top officials of the Trump Administration led by US trade representative Robert, Lighthizer on a comprehensive bilateral trade.
Climate Protester Lay on Plane as Activists Tried to Occupy London City Airport, Over a Thousand Arrested
Protest organisers Extinction Rebellion had vowed to occupy the airport's terminal and shut down operations for three days as part of its action in the British capital.
Gunman Who Targeted Synagogue in Germany was a 'Frustrated, Computer-obsessed Loner', Says Father
Federal prosecutors have taken on the investigation after the attack was labelled an especially serious crime. They said they had secured evidence in a search of the shooter's home in the small village of Benndorf, 40 kilometres west of Halle, or 200 km s...