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Drone Registration to be mandatory in the US
Washington, Oct 20: The US government will now require the registration of almost all unmanned aircraft systems or drones in a bid to track operators who violate safety rules, authorities said.
The US Department of Transportation…
Vietnam holds 2015 year-end Parliament Meeting
Hanoi, Oct 20: The 10th session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) kicked off here on Tuesday with "significant issues" to be considered.
"This is a year-end session with many significant issues to be discussed and decided when the…
Taiwan World’s fastest Ageing Nation this Decade
Taipei, Oct 20: Taiwan has become the world's fastest ageing country this decade, overtaking Japan, the US, Britain and other developed nations, according to a report published on Monday by the National Development Council (NDC).
With a…
Over 1 million killed in Road Accidents each Year: WHO
United Nations, Oct 20: Some 1.25 million people die each year as a result of road accidents, according to a report issued here by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death globally and have…
Austria transfers 485 asylum seekers to Slovakia
Vienna, Oct 20: Austria has transferred 485 asylum seekers to quarters in the Slovakian town of Gabcikovo as part of an agreement between the two countries, the ministry of the interior stated.
Minister of the Interior Johanna…
World to turn blue for United Nations’ 70th Birthday
United Nations, Oct 20: From the Sydney Opera House in Australia to the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, more than 200 of the world's most iconic landmarks will be lit United Nations blue when the sun sets on Friday October 24 to mark the…
Five Civilians die in Bomb Blast in Afghanistan’s Faryab Province
Kabul, Oct 19: Five civilians were killed and 25 others injured in a bomb blast in Faryab province on Monday, district governor Sultan Sanjar said.
"Terrorists detonated an explosive device in the market of Andkhoi district around 11.30…
Seoul Govt, Samsung to support Robot Manufacturing Development
Seoul, Oct 19: The South Korean government on Monday announced that it will join forces with Samsung Electronics Co. to develop precision manufacturing robots that could benefit the local manufacturing sector.
The plan calls for 16.75…
Al Qaeda leader killed in Syria Airstrike: Pentagon
Washington, Oct 19: The highest ranking leader of the network of Al Qaeda operatives called the Khorasan group, has been killed in a recent airstrike, the Pentagon has said.
Mohsen Adballah Ibrahim al Charekh, also known as Sanafi Al…
42 Militants killed in Afghanistan Operations
Kabul, Oct 19: At least 42 Taliban militants were killed in military operations across Afghanistan within the last 24 hours, the country's defence ministry said on Sunday.
"A total of 42 terrorists were killed, 31 were injured and two…