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Death toll from earthquake in Haiti rises to 2,207

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Les Cayes [Haiti], August 23 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of people killed by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Aug. 14 in Haiti has risen to 2,207, with 344 still missing, the country’s civil protection agency reported on Sunday. The agency said on …

India reports 25,072 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 160 days

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New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): India has reported 25,072 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest in 160 days, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. The cumulative caseload has increased to 3,24,49,306, …

Pakistan dispels speculations on foreign minister’s visit to Afghanistan

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ISLAMABAD, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) : Pakistan on Sunday dispelled speculations regarding visit of the country’s foreign minister to Kabul, according to the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan. “No visit by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to Kabul is scheduled. Any speculation …

Nice authorities open probe into abandoned Ligue 1 match

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NICE, France, Aug 23 (AFP) : Authorities in Nice have opened a probe into the incidents which caused the abandonment of Sunday’s Ligue 1 match between Nice and Marseille, the local prosecutor’s office told AFP on Monday. “An investigation is …

First woman on Paralympic refugee team urges others to try sport

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TOKYO, Aug 23 (AFP) : The first female member of the Paralympic refugee team said Monday it was an “honour” to be at the Tokyo Games, urging other women with disabilities to get involved in sport. Alia Issa will be …