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Pakistan to send its first astronaut to space in 2022: Chaudhry Fawad Hussain

Pakistan plans to send its first astronaut to space by 2022 with the help of its close ally China, minister for science and technology has said. The selection process for the astronaut would start in 2020, federal minister for science and technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussainsaid on Sunday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34NEXav

China opposes action against Iran after attacks on Saudi oil fields

China on Monday threw its weight behind Iran after the US blamed the country for the weekend drone attacks on major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, saying that it is not fair to blame Tehran for the bombings without any conclusive probe. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Nf2DPz

US agency says that proposal to rescind work authorisation of H-1B spouses is under review

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Israel's election - will Netanyahu survive?

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I'd love to be granted asylum in France: Whistleblower Edward Snowden

Former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden said he would love French President Emmanuel Macron to grant him political asylum. it's not about France, it's about Europe, it's about the world and the system that we have. Protecting whistleblowers is not a hostile act," Snowden said. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZZJyXt

Almost 80,000 homes still without power a week after Japan typhoon

Typhoon Faxai powered into the Tokyo region Monday last week, packing record winds that brought down power lines, disrupted Rugby World Cup preparations and prompted the government to order tens of thousands of people to leave their homes. The storm killed two people, with at least three elderly later confirmed dead due to heatstroke in areas affected by a post-typhoon blackout. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ia99mt

Johnson likens himself to the Hulk in Brexit fight

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Top Democratic leader to join Trump-Modi rally in Houston

Senior Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer would join Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump for the "Howdy, Modi!" mega event in Houston later this month, the Indian ambassador to the US has said. Prime Minister Modi and President Trump would be addressing "Howdy, Modi!" event on September 22 where a record audience of over 50,000 people have already registered. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Lz3gS7

Happy champing: English churches welcome campers

Hiring out their space for “champing” stays is providing a handful of churches in England and Scotland with a way to bring in much-needed cash for their upkeep. “Champers” pay around £50 (Rs 4,441 approx.) each to hire out St Mary’s Church in Edlesborough, 64 kilometres north of London, sharing the space only with the resident bats. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZUMkNS

Why millennials in US prefer seltzer over beer, wine

A hard seltzer craze is sweeping the US as Generations Y and Z pursue healthier lifestyles, influenced by viral trends on Instagram and YouTube. US sales of the bubbly booze, also called spiked seltzer, have soared almost 200% this year compared to 2018, according to research firm Nielsen. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/31CpZC4

Google Doodle pays tribute to late BB King on 94th birthday

As fans remember iconic singer late BB King on his 94th birth anniversary, today's' Google Doodle also paid tribute to the legendary artist. Today's Google doodle dedicated to the ace singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, features a vibrant animated video coupled with his soulful track and shows the iconic Singer holding a guitar. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/300SrQI

Hong Kong govt: Violence is harmful, won't solve divisions

Thousands of people, black-clad masked protesters alongside families with children, defied a police ban and peacefully marched 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Causeway Bay shopping district to the central business district, making continuous calls for democratic reforms. Police had turned down the march permit, but the demonstrators were undeterred, as they have been all summer. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/32GCTiL

Trump says US 'locked and loaded' to respond to Saudi oil attack

It is the first time Trump has hinted at a potential American military response to the attack, which slashed Saudi oil production by half. The Tehran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen claimed Saturday's strikes on two plants owned by state energy giant Aramco. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2I5I7g4

Donald Trump defends Brett Kavanaugh over fresh misconduct allegation

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Tear gas, brawls mark 99th day of Hong Kong protests

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Trump defends Kavanaugh over fresh misconduct allegation

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Johnson likens himself to the Hulk in Brexit fight

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Extend 2-year post-study visa : Indian students in UK

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