Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Women’s rights campaigner serving 12 years’ jail Norwegian Nobel committee lauds Iranian protesters Tehran says award is ‘biased and politically motivated’ Biden praises Mohammadi and calls for immediate release OSLO, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights advocate Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a rebuke to Tehran’s theocratic leaders …

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Philippines removes Chinese barrier at disputed shoal in ‘special operation’

Scarborough Shoal sources of repeated rows Philippines says barrier unlawful, violates fishing rights Removal on order of Philippine president China took ‘necessary measures’ to drive away Philippine vessel Japan urges restraint to preserve regional stability MANILA, Sept 25 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Monday it executed a “special operation” to remove a floating barrier …

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ASEAN: India focus on rice, millets to ensure food security

Agreeing to exchange information on rice and acknowledging the multiple benefits of millets, the ASEAN-India Summit held here on Thursday decided to strengthen cooperation on food security and nutrition through promoting mutual trade and investment. The Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India in the ‘ASEAN-Indian Joint Leaders’ Statement on …

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