CAA, NRC India”s internal issues, but ”worrisome” that uncertainty could affect neighbours: B”desh
Dhaka: The CAA and the NRC are India”s “internal issues”, Bangladesh Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen has said, but voiced concern that any “uncertainty” in the country is likely to affect its neighbours. By Asim Kamal
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FATF asks 150 questions to Pak, seeks answers against madrassas linked to banned outfits
Islamabad: A global watchdog for terror financing has sought more clarifications and data from Pakistan on actions taken by it against madrassas belonging to the banned outfits, weeks after Islamabad submitted a report to the Paris-based body detailing steps taken by the country to curb terrorism and money laundering.
FGN9 YEAR-PAK
Indo-Pak ties in 2019: From brink of war to corridor of peace
Islamabad: Pakistan and India were almost on the brink of war in 2019 following the Pulwama terror attack that killed dozens of CRPF soldiers and prompted India to carry out air strikes on terror camps in Pakistan, but the year ended on a somewhat positive note as they inaugurated a historic corridor to facilitate the visa-free visit of Sikh pilgrims to Kartarpur. By Sajjad Hussain
FGN11 US-APARTMENT-FIRE
6 killed, 13 injured in Las Vegas apartment building fire
Las Vegas: A fire in a three-story apartment building in downtown Las Vegas where residents were apparently using their stoves for heat killed six people and forced some residents to jump from upper-floor windows to escape the heavy smoke before dawn Saturday, authorities said. (AP)
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Trump slams ”unfair” Pelosi delay, rallies conservatives
West Palm Beach (US): President Donald Trump has complained about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi”s delayed transmission of the articles of impeachment to the Senate, which may delay a trial in the GOP-controlled chamber.
