WORLD
US takes away $230mn of Syria stabilization funding
US takes away $230mn of Syria stabilization funding
WASHINGTON DC, Aug 18: The US has ended funding for stabilization projects in Syria, as President Trump looks to withdraw from the long-running conflict. The move comes as allies step up their contributions.
Aug 18, 2018
WORLD
2 shot during South Florida high school football game
2 shot during South Florida high school football game
WELLINGTON, Aug 18: A high school football stadium was evacuated after gunshots rang out during a practice football game in South Florida on Friday night in what authorities say stemmed from an altercation between students.
Aug 18, 2018
SPORTS
Maradona backs Messi's decision on temporary leave
Maradona backs Messi's decision on temporary leave
"I would tell him to play in Europe, not to travel more and not to let himself be used any more," soccer star Diego Maradona said of Lionel Messi.
Aug 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Aretha Franklin’s funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit
Aretha Franklin’s funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit
NEW YORK, Aug 18: Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit.
Aug 18, 2018
SPORTS
Asian games kicks off today
Asian games kicks off today
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The 2018 Asian Games kicks off today at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta of Indonesia. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is scheduled to inaugurate the 18th Asian Games at 6:15 pm Nepali standard time today.
Aug 18, 2018
SOCIETY
One killed in road accident
One killed in road accident
RUKUM, Aug 18: A person died in a road accident involving a tractor in west Rukum.
Aug 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Nepal must amend its new criminal code to guarantee press freedom: RSF
Nepal must amend its new criminal code to guarantee press fr...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called the Nepali government to amend several articles in the new criminal code because they limit the freedom to provide news and information in the public interest.
Aug 18, 2018
POLITICS
PM to address Province 2's assembly
PM to address Province 2's assembly
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to address the Province 2's provincial assembly today at 11 AM.
Aug 18, 2018
WORLD
India monsoon: At least 324 killed in Kerala floods as rescuers work to evacuate survivors
India monsoon: At least 324 killed in Kerala floods as rescu...
Rescuers have used helicopters and boats to evacuate thousands of people stranded on their rooftops following unprecedented flooding in the southern Indian state of Kerala that killed more than 320 people, officials said.
Aug 18, 2018
WORLD
6.1 quake shakes Costa Rica near Panama; no major damage
6.1 quake shakes Costa Rica near Panama; no major damage
SAN JOSE, Aug 18: A strong earthquake shook southern Costa Rica near the border with Panama on Friday evening, toppling items from store shelves and knocking out power in places, but authorities said there was no major damage or reports of serious injuries.
Aug 18, 2018