ISLAMABAD -- At least 15 people were injured as a blast hit Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province Thursday evening, local Urdu media reported.
The nature of the blast is not known yet as police is still investigating the incident. (Pakistan-Attack)
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NEW DELHI -- India Thursday celebrated Diwali, with people across the country lighting earthen lamps in their homes, bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets to mark the Hindu festival of lights.
The three-day festival began Tuesday with Dhanteras - a day many believe is auspicious for making gold and silver purchases. (India-Diwali)
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BANGKOK -- Flooding caused by heavy rains has killed six people and wreaked havoc to houses, farms, roads and bridges in a number of provinces of Thailand this month, said a senior government official on Thursday.
The flood victims have been evacuated and given relief items by authorities while pumps have been installed to urgently drain off the floodwater from the farms and low-lying areas. (Thailand-Flooding)
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TAUNGGYI, Myanmar -- A Chinese medical team on Thursday began a free cataract surgery program in Taunggyi, Myanmar's Shan State on Thursday.
Under the Brightness Journey program, the Chinese medical team has conducted free cataract surgical treatment on about 6, 000 patients in two years since 2015. (Myanmar-Chinese medical team) Enditem
