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WION Web Team

New Delhi, Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Sep 01, 2018, 07:03 PM IST

Palestinian schoolchildren sit inside a classroom at an UNRWA-run school, on the first day of a new school year, in Gaza City. Photograph:(Reuters)

Palestinian refugees angry and dismayed at US for halting funds to UN agency

Palestinian refugees reacted with dismay on Saturday to a United States decision to halt funding to a UN agency, warning that it would lead to more poverty, anger and instability in the Middle East.

US slaps sanctions on two Pak firms for nuke, missile-related activities

The United States on Saturday slapped sanctions on two Pakistani companies by placing them on the export entities list for activities related to nuclear and missile trade.

UK minister holds talks in Iran in first visit since US quit nuclear deal

A British minister on Saturday conducted talks with his Iran counterpart over the nuclear deal for the first time since the US decided to back out.

Junior Foreign Minister Alistair Burt met Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the state television reported.

Ranjan Gogoi to succeed Justice Dipak Misra as next CJI

Justice Ranjan Gogoi is set to take over as the 46th Chief Justice of India on October 3.

According to reports, Gogoi was recommended for the top office by the current Chief Justice Dipak Misra.

PM Modi launches Post Payments Bank in bid to make banking more accessible

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched India Post Payments Bank in Delhi with an aim to make banking more accessible and easily available across the country.