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UN agency praises India on minimising loss of life from Cyclone Fani

The UN agency for disaster reduction has commended the Indian Meteorological Department's "almost pinpoint accuracy" of early warnings that helped authorities conduct a well-targeted evacuation plan and minimise the loss of life as extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani made landfall near the coastal city of Puri.

Plane crashes into Florida river at end of runway, no deaths

Officials say a charter plane travelling from Cuba to north Florida ended up in a river at the end of a runway.

A Naval Air Station Jacksonville news release says a Boeing 737 arriving from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, crashed into the St Johns River Friday night.

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Delhi CM meets family of youth shot dead by cop, assures justice

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Vijayanagara: One dead, 12 injured as trucks hits their vehicle from behind on NH 50

Mangaluru: Prisoner held for hiding keypad phone in rectum while re-entering jail

Jamia Millia Islamia students allege assault by guards during protest against ABVP event

Will win 226 seats; exit polls predictions made at BJP's behest to demoralise TMC workers: Mamata

North Korea fires short-range 'projectiles' into sea: Seoul

North Korea launched unidentified projectiles into the sea Saturday, the South Korean military said, in what could be Pyongyang's first short-range missile launch for more than a year as it seeks to up pressure on Washington with nuclear talks deadlocked.

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern to marry long-time partner

Wellington, May 3: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her long-term partner Clarke Gayford have become engaged to be married, her office said Friday.

25 US lawmakers urge authorities not to terminate GSP benefits to India

Washington: A group of 25 influential American lawmakers has urged the US Trade Representative not to terminate the GSP programme with India after the expiry of the 60-day notice on Friday, saying the country's companies seeking to expand their exports to India could be affected.

Maduro exhorts Venezuela military to fight 'any coup plotter'

Caracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday called on the armed forces to oppose "any coup plotter" after a military uprising in support of opposition leader Juan Guaido fizzled out, and subsequent street clashes left four protesters dead.

WikiLeaks' Assange to fight extradition to US

London: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has confirmed that he will fight extradition to the United States, where he is accused of conspiring to hack a government computer.

All members should abide by UN sanctions committee's decision on Azhar: UN chief

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed hope that all member states will abide by the decision of the sanctions committee of the world body which imposed an arms embargo, asset freeze and travel ban on Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar.

One shot dead, at least 27 hurt in Venezuela May Day clashes

Caracas: A woman was shot dead and more than two dozen people were injured during May Day clashes between opposition supporters and Venezuela's armed forces in Caracas on Wednesday, with opposition leader Juan Guaido attempting to rally demonstrators against President Nicolas Maduro.

Clashes break out at Venezuela May Day protest

Caracas: Clashes broke out between opposition supporters and Venezuela's armed forces in the capital Caracas on Wednesday during May Day protests with opposition leader Juan Guaido attempting to rally demonstrators against President Nicolas Maduro.