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Algeria’s Zerrouki Meets Telecom and Tech Actors in Doha
The Algerian Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrouki, took part in Doha (Qatar) at the works of the…
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2nd International Forum on Highly Effective Governance Kicks off in Algiers
The 2nd International Forum on Highly Effective Governance and Modernization of Public Services, organized by the Minister of Interior, Local…
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Iran Bans Access to Most Forests After Fire in UNESCO-Listed Site
Iranian authorities have imposed a temporary ban on public access to most forested areas, a local media outlet reported Wednesday,…
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Robots Take Centre Stage at Singapore ‘Olympiad’
The World Robot Olympiad opened in Singapore on Wednesday with hundreds of international students, some as young as eight, set…
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Floods in Thailand, Malaysia Kill Over 30, Displace Thousands
The death toll from days of widespread flooding in southern Thailand rose to 33 on Wednesday, with tens of thousands…
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Malaysia Floods Displace Nearly 14,000 People Across Seven States
The number of people affected by widespread flooding across Malaysia has risen to 13,782 as of 4 p.m. on November…
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South Korean President Warns of ‘Very Dangerous Situation’ with North, Urges Dialogue
North and South Korea are in a “very dangerous situation” where an accidental clash is possible any time and it…
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Bangladesh Quake Kills Five, Injures Dozens
A powerful earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday outside the crowded capital Dhaka, killing at least five people and injuring around…
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Pakistan: 12 Dead After Boiler Explosion in Punjab Factory
Twelve people were killed and dozens of others were injured Friday morning when a boiler exploded in a chemical factory…
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Pakistan: 330 Million USD Loan to Modernize Electric Grid
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced Thursday that it has approved a 330-million-dollar loan to Pakistan to modernize its electric…
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