US-Iran talks held in Geneva; more international news updates on Sept 5

Washington, Sept 5: A new day begins and here we come with fresh news from all foreign countries. Follow international news updates on Friday, Sept 5.

Ukraine signs cease-fire with pro-Russian rebels

7.26 pm: 70 die as heavy rain continues in Pakistan, military called in

7.25 pm: NATO agrees on plan to strengthen collective defence

7.00 pm: US, Iran hold second day of nuclear talks in Geneva

6.05 pm: Two Somalis have been picked up by police at the Munich central railway station as they have typical Ebola symptoms, media reported Friday. IANS

5.55 pm: We welcome China's rise, Australian PM Tony Abott tells Indian news channel.

5.50 pm: Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has not been denied a South African visa yet and the matter is still under consideration, the country's envoy said Friday: IANS

5.41 pm: U.S. doctor infected with Ebola arrives home in Nebraska for treatment, medical center says.

5.30 pm: Ukraine president says "absolutely not confident" over lasting ceasefire; will do "everything possible".

5:10 pm: NASA releases rare weather data for public.

4:35 pm: China downplays cancellation of Xi's Pakistan visit.

4:00 pm: Bosnia mine collapses, trapping dozens of workers underground.

3:25 pm: New law orders Berkeley pot shops to give free weed to the poor.

3:01 pm: Two Chinese cooks serve 30,000 college students.

2:35 pm: Japan wooing India to contain China: Chinese daily.

2:00 pm: Temple demolition: Pakistani Hindus seek redress.

1:48 pm: Australia women make clean sweep of series against Pakistan.

1:25 pm: Bangladesh scrambles to confront al-Qaeda threat.

1:00 pm: Indian girls most likely face violence from mothers: Unicef.

12:18 pm: 77 pc of teenage Indian girls endure sexual violence, says United Nations.

11:55 am: Basketball World Cup enters knockout phase.

11:35 am: Neymar named Brazil captain.

11:14 am: Russia might face new economic sanctions over Ukraine, says British PM.

11:00 am: Moscow accuses NATO of 'exploiting' Ukraine crisis.

10:45 am: Joan Rivers' final rites to take place in New York temple.

Joan Rivers final rites to take place in New York temple http://t.co/sLX8g5KKWt pic.twitter.com/4KAfF4JYFE

— dna (@dna) September 5, 2014

10:25 am: NATO leaders, along with US and EU officials, expected to announce fresh sanctions on Russia.

NATO leaders, along with US and EU officials, expected to announce fresh sanctions on Russia. http://t.co/X438O1TPGc pic.twitter.com/aGZIBe9dGY

— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) September 5, 2014

10:12 am: Al-Qaeda's new India branch not a threat, says US.

10:00 am: 33 killed, 147 injured in Afghanistan militant attack.

9:45 am: 15 killed in Baghdad bomb attacks.

9:30 am: NATO 'must stand united against Russia's aggression in Ukraine, says Obama.

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