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Georgian premier thanks NATO chief for support on territorial integrity, sovereignty

Georgian premier thanks NATO chief for support on territorial integrity, sovereignty

Irakli Kobakhidze holds talks with visiting NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in capital Tbilisi

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Pakistan launches sparrow count as bird's population dwindles
17.03.2024

Pakistan launches sparrow count as bird's population dwindles

Over past 3 decades, Karachi saw up to 70% decline in population of sparrows, who also serve as indicators of air quality

4 killed in southern China forest fires
17.03.2024

4 killed in southern China forest fires

Both incidents occurred in southern China's Yunnan province

At least 38 injured in blast at factory in northern India
17.03.2024

At least 38 injured in blast at factory in northern India

Injuries from dust collector explosion at spare parts manufacturing facility in northern Haryana state, police say

Hong Kong court sentences 12 to prison for breaching Legislative Council's chamber during 2019 protests
17.03.2024

Hong Kong court sentences 12 to prison for breaching Legislative Council's chamber during 2019 protests

Demonstrators, including student leader Althea Suen, actor Gregory Wong, found guilty of attacking government institutions, damaging public property

Taliban welcome extension of UN mission mandate in Afghanistan
16.03.2024

Taliban welcome extension of UN mission mandate in Afghanistan

UN Security Council extended UNAMA's mandate for another year on Friday