WION morning news brief, November 23, 2017

WION morning news brief, November 23, 2017

Rohingya Muslims

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Tillerson who had visited Myanmar a fortnight ago had avoided using the term "ethnic cleansing" even as both the US and UN had slammed the Myanmar government

Hafiz Saeed 'designated global terrorist', US reminds Pakistan

In May 2008, the United States had designated Saeed as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" under Executive Order 13224.

Major quake may hit Uttarakhand: National Centre for Seismology

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In the past, the possibility of severe earthquakes in the region have been slim, however, smaller quakes have hit the area letting out energy which could lead to a massive jolt, Director of National Centre for Seismology said.

Rohingya crisis: US will possibly pursue targeted sanctions against Myanmar, says Tillerson

Tillerson who had visited Myanmar a fortnight ago had avoided using the term "ethnic cleansing" even as both the US and UN had slammed the Myanmar government over reported "ethnic cleansing" in Myanmar's Rakhine state.


Switzerland rejects Baloch leader Bugti's political asylum

The decision was announced just a week after charging a lifetime entry ban on exiled Baloch leader Mehran Marri, Bugti's brother-in-law.

Trump assures aid to Argentina over missing submarine

US President Donald Trump has assured Argentina of all support and cooperation in finding the ARA San Juan submarine.