Italy regions vote on autonomy bid
Milan: Voters in the northern Italian regions of lombardy and Veneto were voting on Sunday in referendums on autonomy, against the backdrop of Catalonia’s push for Independence from Spain.
11 get death in Egypt over attacks on police
Cairo: An Egyptian criminal court has confirmed death sentences for 11 men and handed down life sentences to 14 others over charges including attempted murder of policemen.
Nomination begins for Nov 26 polls in Nepal
Kathmandu: The process of filing nominations began on Sunday for the first phase of parliamentary and provincial polls in Nepal that will be held across 32 districts on November 26, election officials said.
11 killed in violence in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa: Regional officials in Ethiopia say 11 people were killed in clashes in the restive Oromia region as the country continues to experience anti-government protests that at times lead to ethnic violence.
Beijing to cut heater emissions in winter
Beijing: China’s capital city plans to cut over 1,800 tonnes of nitric oxide emissions during this year’s winter heating season.