JAKARTA, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – Indonesian police said Monday they had detained the captain of a tourist boat that burst into flames en route to a holiday island, leaving 23 people dead, amid reports he was the first to jump ship. The Zahro Express became engulfed by fire on Sunday shortly after it set off from Jakarta […]
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Indonesian tourist boat captain held after deadly fire
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US condemns Pyongyang missile plan, warns against ‘provocative’ actions
WASHINGTON, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – The United States on Sunday sharply condemned a North Korean plan to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile and warned Pyongyang against “provocative actions.” The toughly worded US statement called on “all states” to show the North that any unlawful actions would have “consequences.” It was issued by the Pentagon at a sensitive […]
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China says Hong Kong must not be used to infiltrate or subvert mainland
BEIJING, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – China warned Hong Kong it would not tolerate anyone using the city to damage mainland stability, Beijing’s top official in the city said, as concerns rise over an emerging independence movement. Tensions have flared in the semi-autonomous territory after the ousting of two pro-independence lawmakers ignited fresh concern over Beijing’s tightening controls […]
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PM condoles over demise of former test cricketer Imtiaz Ahmed
ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT+APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday expressed his deep grief over the sad demise of former Pakistani Test Cricketer Imtiaz Ahmed. Imtiaz Ahmed, 88, breathed his last in Lahore after protracted illness. The prime minister prayed for forgiveness of the departed soul and courage for the bereaved family to bear the loss with […]
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Central Baghdad market blasts kill dozens
BAGHDAD, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – Two suicide bombers ripped through a busy market area in central Baghdad Saturday, shattering a relative lull in attacks in the capital and dampening preparations for New Year celebrations. The bombers attacked the Al-Sinek area, killing at least 27 people and wounding 53, a police colonel said. An officer in the interior […]
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Trump praises ‘very smart’ Putin on sanctions response
NEW YORK, (MILLAT+APP): US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin as “very smart” for not retaliating against the U.S. for new American sanctions unveiled this week. “Great move on delay (by V. Putin) – I always knew he was very smart!”, Trump tweeted Friday. On Thursday, President Barack Obama ordered a […]