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Blasts rock Afghanistan's Jalalabad, killing 3, wounding 20

Three explosions ripped through an Afghan provincial capital, Jalalabad, killing three people and wounding another 20 on Monday. All of the casualties were believed to be civilians, said Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for eastern Nangarhar's governor from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2VZ5LTO

Blast in Pakistani city Quetta kills four cops: Officials

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Trade war ignites as China retaliates against US tariffs

Ignoring US President Trump’s warnings not retaliate against American tariffs on Chinese products, Beijing did just that on Monday, slapping tariffs on $ 60 billion worth of American imports and spooking the world bracing for a trade war. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2E6skvF

Iranian students protest mandatory headscarf rule

The headscarf, or hijab, is required in public for all women in Iran. Those who violate the rules are usually sentenced to two months in prison or less and fined around $25. Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency says university students held a campus protest against authorities for increasing pressure on women to wear hijab in public. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2YpATt4

Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Rodrigo Duterte

More than 18,000 positions were at stake, including half of the seats in the upper house Senate, which has served as a bulwark against some of Prez Rodrigo Duterte's most controversial policies. While internationally Duterte is known for his deadly drug war, he remains hugely popular among Filipinos. Monday's polls are expected to tighten his hold on power. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2YvvZed