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Afghan watchdog reports 80% spike in civilian casualties
In its latest report released on Sunday, the watchdog added that 1,594 security incidents occurred during this period. In the first six months of 2020, according to the watchdog, 1,213 civilians were killed and 1,744 injured, reports TOLO News. The Commission report noted that during this period 154 women were killed and 350 were wounded. These numbers in 2020 were 126 killed and 171 wounded.
'Ending Israeli settlement important step for trust-building'
Ahmed Majdalani, a member of the executive committee of Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), told reporters here on Sunday that "the Israeli settlement building and the confiscation of Palestinian land must stop", reports Xinhua news agency. He added that trust-building doesn't only mean easing economic and financial measures for the Palestinians or arranging security coordination between the two sides, but also means changing the Israeli policies.
Pyongyang urges cancellation US-S.Korea military drills
The joint military drills are "an undesirable prelude which seriously undermines the will of the top leaders of the North and the South wishing to see a step taken toward restoring mutual trust and which beclouds the way ahead of the north-south relations", Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) quoted Kim Yo-jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong-un.
Afghan VP continues unabated Pakistan slamming
In a latest tweet, Saleh blamed Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi for "once again speaking on behalf of Taliban". "Once again speaking on behalf of Taliban terrorists, the strategic proxy of his country in Afghanistan & the region, Foreign Minister Qureshi is louder. But can he explain where does he gets his confidence? When was the latest meeting of GHQ with Quetta Shura & HQN?" Saleh queried in a tweet on Sunday.
California wildfire burns over 244,000 acres
The Dixie Fire in Northern California, which started about 10 miles northeast of Paradise, is California's largest blaze so far this year and now covers 244,888 acres in Butte and Plumas counties. The fire erupted on July 14, has burnt acres of land. The fire was contained to 32 per cent as reported on Sunday. Till now 67 structures have been destroyed and nine structures have been damaged due to the blaze.
Wildfire in Greece injures 16 people
The fire, which broke out near Patras located west of the capital Athens on July 31, spread rapidly due to strong winds and reached coastal areas within a few hours, reports Xinhua news agency. The injured were transferred to hospitals due to respiratory problems, while people in nearby villages were told to evacuate, the authorities said. Fifty-six wildfires had broken out in Greece since July 30.
Israeli PM blames Iran for drone attack on oil tanker
"I declare unequivocally: Iran carried out the attack against the ship," Bennett said while addressing a weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday. He added that Israel has intelligence evidence of Iran's involvement in the attack on the oil tanker Mercer Street, reports Xinhua news agency. Israel expects the international community to exert pressure on Iran that "made a serious mistake", the Prime Minister said.
Buzz on social media that Pak nationals waging war against Afghanistan
"Lists of people who went to fight Afghan army and were killed in the last few months. All are Pakistani nationals and there is no Afghan refugee. Yes Mr. @ImranKhanPTI, Pakistan is not a sanctuary, Pakistan is waging this war by itself against Afghanistan. #SayNoToTerrorism," said Sohail Noor Khan in a tweet.
Bangabandhu assassination plot perpetrators will be unmasked: Sheikh Hasina
Virtually addressing a programme organised by the Bangladesh Krishak League from her official residence Gono Bhaban, she also reiterated her vow to materialise his unfinished dream of developing a hunger and poverty-free 'Sonar Bangla' (Golden Bengal) by presenting a better and beautiful life to the countrymen.
Covid disproportionately affects people of colour in US: Poll
The survey, conducted by US market analytics company The Harris Poll, revealed that nearly one in four Latina women in the US have reported losing a family member to the coronavirus, reports Xinhua news agency. Meanwhile, Latina women were at least 5 per cent more likely to get infected or have a family member who contracts Covid-19 than other women of colour, according to the poll.
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