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Cairo/Sputnik: Egypt on Saturday moved 22 mummies of ancient kings and queens to their new resting place in an eye-catching stylized ceremony celebrating the nation’s rich heritage. more
‘Complete the work’, rid the world of deadly landmines, UN chief urges

New York: The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to recommit to the target of a mine-free world, urging efforts to “make this the last decade ...

Ex-US diplomat charged with concealing financial ties to Chinese nationals:  Justice Dept

Washington/Sputnik: A former US diplomat has been charged for allegedly concealing his financial dealings with Chinese nationals, the Justice Department said in a press release.

US police chief says officer, suspect dead in attack on Capitol

Washington/Sputnik: Two individuals have died in the latest attack on the US Capitol, including the suspect and a police officer who was injured in the incident, acting US Capitol Police ...

Former Ukrainian Minister accused of running global smuggling racket in Africa & S Asia

Kiev: Oleksandr Onyshchenko, once an Assistant Minister in Ukraine, is today a fugitive charged with gold smuggling in various parts of the world including Africa and South Asia.

US leaving Afghanistan by May 1 deadline ‘dangerous’ - House Armed Services Chair

Washington/Sputnik: Trying to keep former President Donald Trump's May 1 deadline for a total US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is unrealistic and dangerous, House Armed Service ...

Sri Lanka to ban groups promoting LTTE ideology and separatism

The Sri Lankan government will ban all groups that are involved in promoting LTTE ideology and separatism in the country, reported Daily Mirror. LTTE is a banned terrorist organization th ...

Myanmar: Top UN officials condemn military’s ‘shameful, cowardly’ attacks on peaceful protesters

New York: Two senior UN officials denounced on Sunday, “systematic” attacks on peaceful demonstrators in Myanmar and flagged that the international community has a responsibil ...

Suez Canal will work round the clock to get all ships through after unblocking: Source

Cairo/Sputnik: The Suez Canal will be working 24/7 after it is unblocked, in order to let through all the vessels that are now waiting for the Ever Given container ship to be moved, a sou ...

Australia cut access to parliament's IT over fears of cyber attack from abroad - Military

Moscow/Sputnik: Australia's Assistant Minister for Defense Andrew Hastie said on Sunday that the government cut access to the Parliament's IT and email services in a bid to thwart ...