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Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said Tuesday the U.S. will reduce troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan by mid-January, asserting that the decision fulfills President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home from America's long wars even as Republicans and U.S. allies warn of the dangers of

Pfizer seeks vaccine regulatory review in days

NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95%

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1,442 people infected with COVID-19 in 24 hours

KATHMANDU: In the last 24 hours, another 1,442 people have been confirmed infected with the coronavirus in Nepal. According to

World Bank agree to provide $350 million to Nepal

Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank signed two separate agreements on Wednesday that will help strengthen urban

NCP secretariat meet concludes, next meet on Nov 28

Kathmandu: A secretariat meeting of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) concluded on Wednesday in order to hold it again

Framework for school operation in non-risk area put in place

Kathmandu: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has opened up avenues for resuming teaching and learning activities in COVID-19

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Microbus accident leaves one dead, five injured

Damauli: A passenger died and other five injured in a microbus accident that occurred in Byas municipality-5, Manahunkot this morning.

Chhath festival begins today by worshipping sun

Janakpurdham: The Chhath festival observed as a common cultural symbol of Tarai/Madhes is beginning today. The festive fanfare has been

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Humla sees continuous snowfall

Simkot: Cold has abruptly increased with the snowfall continued for two consecutive days in Humla. The snowfall took place in

Coronavirus claims 74 people in Banke

Nepalgunj: As many as 74 have so far lost their lives to coronavirus infection in Banke. Among the deceased include