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Bhutan bans import of most vehicles as foreign exchange reserves plummet

Published On: August 20, 2022 01:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Bhutan will ban the import of all vehicles except utility vehicles, heavy earthmoving machines and agriculture machinery to save dwindling foreign exchange reserves, the government said in a notice seen by Reuters on Friday.

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Finnish prime minister takes drugs test after party video causes stir

Published On: August 20, 2022 07:00 AM NPT By: Reuters

HELSINKI, Aug 20: Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Friday she had taken a drugs test following the publication of video footage this week that showed her partying with friends, and vowed she had never used illegal drugs.

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Leaders of Ukraine, U.N. seek to secure Russian-held nuclear plant

Published On: August 19, 2022 07:37 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine, August 19: The U.N. chief and the presidents of Turkey and Ukraine discussed ways to end the war started by Russia and secure Europe's largest nuclear power station, which has come under shelling at the front lines.

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Ukraine says fighting 'deadlocked' ahead of UN chief visit

Published On: August 18, 2022 07:50 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, August 18: Ukrainian forces said on Thursday they had beaten back a Russian attack in the southern region of Kherson, while shelling by Kremlin forces in Kharkiv in Ukraine's north killed seven people as the near six-month war grinds on with no let up in fighting.

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Blasts hit Russian base in Crimea, Ukraine targets supply lines

Published On: August 17, 2022 07:25 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, August 17: Russia blamed sabotage for explosions at one of its military bases in Moscow-annexed Crimea while Kyiv hinted it was responsible as Ukrainian officials said their strategy was to destroy supply lines supporting Russia's invasion.

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Taliban mark year in power that has given Afghanistan security but little hope

Published On: August 16, 2022 09:26 AM NPT By: Reuters

KABUL, August 16: The Taliban and their supporters waved the group's black and white flag on the streets of Afghanistan on Monday to celebrate a year since they marched into the capital and took power after a stunning series of battlefield victories.

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Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption

Published On: August 16, 2022 08:00 AM NPT By: Reuters

August 16: A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to six years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty in four corruption cases, a source with knowledge of the proceedings said.

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Ukraine calls on world to 'show strength' after shelling near nuclear plant

Published On: August 16, 2022 06:17 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, August 16: Ukraine called for new sanctions on Russia and highlighted the consequences of catastrophe at Europe's biggest nuclear plant, where fresh shelling nearby has renewed a blame game between both sides.

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Modi says India aims to become developed nation in 25 years

Published On: August 15, 2022 04:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, August 15: India will aim to become a developed nation within 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a national day address on Monday, with policies to support domestic production in power, defence and digital technology.

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Tokyo diners nosh on Demogorgon pasta, Eleven's waffles at 'Stranger Things' cafe

Published On: August 15, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

Japanese fans of the sci-fi hit "Stranger Things" can chow down on demonic pasta and rock out to retro 1980s tunes at a pop-up cafe inspired by the Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) horror drama.

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U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan as China tensions simmer

Published On: August 15, 2022 07:06 AM NPT By: Reuters

TAIPEI/WASHINGTON, August 15: A delegation of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a two-day trip during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the second high-level group to visit while there are military tensions between the self-ruled island and China.

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U.S. tells India that Indian ship was used to reroute Russian-linked fuel to New York

Published On: August 14, 2022 06:34 AM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, August 14: The United States has expressed concern to India that it was used earlier this year to export fuel made from Russian crude to New York through high-seas transfers, a top Indian central banker said on Saturday.

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Novelist Salman Rushdie on ventilator after New York stabbing

Published On: August 13, 2022 11:40 AM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Aug 13: Salman Rushdie, the Indian-born novelist who spent years in hiding after Iran urged Muslims to kill him because of his writing, was stabbed in the neck and torso onstage at a lecture in New York state on Friday and airlifted to a hospital, police said.

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FBI seized top secret documents at Trump's home; Espionage Act cited

Published On: August 13, 2022 07:26 AM NPT By: Reuters

August 13: FBI agents in this week's search of former U.S. President Donald Trump's Florida home removed 11 sets of classified documents including some marked as top secret, the Justice Department said on Friday, while also disclosing it had probable cause to conduct the search based on possible Espionage Act violations.

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Strikes at Ukraine nuclear plant prompt UN chief to call for demilitarised zone

Published On: August 12, 2022 06:12 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV/NEW YORK, August 12: Russia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling Europe's biggest nuclear power plant as the U.N. chief proposed a demilitarised zone at the site amid fears of a catastrophe.

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Wave of shelling hits military, civilian targets in Russia's offensive, Ukraine says

Published On: August 11, 2022 02:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, August 11: Russia is attacking scores of civilian and military targets in its bid to establish full control over the east Ukraine regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, with 120 rockets hitting the area around the town of Nikopol overnight, Ukrainian officials said.

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Ukraine suggests partisans behind blasts at Russian airbase in Crimea

Published On: August 10, 2022 07:37 AM NPT By: Reuters

August 10: A senior Ukrainian official suggested a series of explosions at a Russian air base in Crimea could have been the work of partisan saboteurs, as Kyiv denied any responsibility for the incident deep inside Russian-occupied territory.

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Director Lars von Trier diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Published On: August 9, 2022 03:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

Danish director Lars von Trier, 66, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and will do limited promotion for his upcoming supernatural TV series "Kingdom Exodus", his production company said on Monday.

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Seattle exhibit focuses on the philosophy of Bruce Lee

Published On: August 9, 2022 02:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

After a pandemic-induced delay, a permanent exhibition focused on Bruce Lee's philosophy is opening at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience in Seattle, with support of the Bruce Lee Foundation.

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The Iron Throne up for grabs again in 'Game of Thrones' prequel series

Published On: August 9, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

It's been three years since HBO's juggernaut show "Game of Thrones" came to a close.

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