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Blast at Chinese chemical plant kills 47, more than 600 injured

The death toll from a huge explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China surged to 47 on Friday, making it one of the countrys worst industrial accidents in recent years

Possibility of war: 3 in 4 (75%) Pakistanis are not keen on being the first to initiate war with India (GALLUP & GILANI PAKISTAN POLL)

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan on the issue of India-Pakistan relations post Pulwama Attack , 3 in 4 (75%) Pakistanis are not keen on being the first to initiate war with India

Over 800 Syrian Refugees Returned Home From Abroad Over Past 24 Hours - Russian Military

More than 800 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from Lebanon and Jordan over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said on Friday

NGOs Slam Migrants' 'Containment' on Greek Islands as Athens Denies Negligence Accusations

Prominent international non-governmental organizations (NGO) have recently renewed criticism of the "policy of containment" of migrants in overcrowded "hotspot" camps on the Greek islands, with Athens firing back at the accusations of mishandling

Sheikha Fatima witnesses graduation of leading female students

The "Mother of the UAE," H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), today attended the graduation of 553 leading students who attained their degrees with honours, which was held in the National Theatre in Abu Dhabi Several Sheikhas, female ministers and female leaders attended the graduation of the 38th group of female students from UAE University, UAEU, the 28th batch of the Higher Colleges of Technology, HCT, and the 17th group from Zayed University

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 celebrates laying foundation for legacy of inclusion and a more unified tomorrow

A series of social initiatives that will establish the legacy of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 have been announced by dignitaries and leading figures from the UAE and Special Olympics

Putin Extends Condolences to Iraq President Over Deaths in Ferry Accident - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Iraqi counterpart Barham Ahmed Salih over the death of dozens of people in a ferry accident in the Tigris River

Sirajul Haq reelected as JIP Ameer

Senator Sirajul Haq has been re-elected as the Ameer of the Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, by the majority of the JI Arkan through secret ballot (members), for another five year term

With No Right to Warm Welcome: Life, Survival in Caracas Slum

High walls, barred windows and armed guards have become a common sight for the residents of Petare, the largest and most dangerous slum area in Latin America, which is located in eastern Caracas

Death Toll in Mosul Ferry Accident Rises to 71 - Iraqi Interior Ministry

The death toll in a ferry accident in the Iraqi city of Mosul that occurred earlier on Thursday increased to 71, a spokesman for the country's Interior Ministry said in a statement, obtained by Sputnik

Chairman of Special Olympics visits General Women’s Union

Noura Al Suwaidi, Director of the General Women’s Union, GWU, has affirmed that People of Determination are highly appreciated by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the GWU, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation

NGOs Slam Migrants' 'Containment' on Greek Islands as Athens Denies Negligence Accusations

Prominent international non-governmental organizations (NGO) have recently renewed criticism of the "policy of containment" of migrants in overcrowded "hotspot" camps on the Greek islands, with Athens firing back at the accusations of mishandling the issue and describing itself as the only EU country that has genuinely assumed responsibility for asylum seekers arriving in Europe

Friends of Breastfeeding Association honours 40 mothers

New Zealand women to wear Hijab on Friday in solidarity with Christchurch victims

Women across New Zealand will don hijab to show support for the Muslim community affected by the recent tragedy in Christchurch.

Four Pakistani celebrities nominated among '100 most beautiful faces' of 2019

Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Imran Abbas and singer Momina Mustehsan are among the nominations from Pakistan.