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In this file photo, mourners hold aloft pictures of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as people gather to commemorate his birthday on top of Bhumibol Bridge in Bangkok. (Photo: AFP)

Thailand: A Ramakien for King's Day

The 20th century was a disaster for Buddhism, as millions in Asia were slaughtered by communist regimes.

15 Dec 2017 12:33 AM IST

Introduction of single-tablet medication represented leap forward in ART dosing, and long-active anti-retroviral injections may represent the next revolution in HIV therapy (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctor accused of using own sperm, biological father of 22 children

According to court records, paternity tests indicate Cline is likely the biological father of at least two of his...

14 Dec 2017 6:34 PM IST

A 2014 report estimated that 18 per cent all European ISIS members were female and the total number is now believed to be more than 550. (Photo: AP)

ISIS threatens US of attacks over your dog' Trump's Jerusalem decision

Washington triggered widespread anger and protests across the Arab world with its decision on Jerusalem.

14 Dec 2017 6:15 PM IST

The court awarded USD 5,000 to each victim of sexual violence and USD 15,000 to the families of those killed for criticising the militias actions. (Photo: AP/Representational)

In a first, Congo punishes militia members for gangraping children

Young girls were raped in the militia members' superstitious belief that it would make them impervious to bullets.'

14 Dec 2017 5:47 PM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels on Thursday, June 22, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Post-Brexit deal 'urgent priority': UK lawmakers to Theresa May

Obtaining a transition period is an 'urgent priority' if the UK is to avoid a no-deal scenario when it exits the...

14 Dec 2017 3:52 PM IST

Newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

Amid N Korea crisis, China, S Korea to meet, 'normalise' ties

A series of missile tests along with pressure from Donald Trump pushed Beijing to prioritise improving relations with...

14 Dec 2017 3:50 PM IST

The figure is the highest estimated death toll yet of violence that erupted on August 25 and triggered a massive refugee crisis, with more than 6, 20,000 Rohingya fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh in three months. (Representational image)

Myanmar: Rohingya death toll in first month of violence is 6,700

The UN and US have described the military operation as ethnic cleansing of the Muslim minority.

14 Dec 2017 3:47 PM IST

Creating a sustainable, objective method for evaluating surgeon proficiency is a way to help ensure patient safety. (Photo: Pixabay)

UK surgeon admits to carving his initials on patients' livers

Bramhall was granted bail and will be sentenced on January 12.

14 Dec 2017 1:58 PM IST

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AP)

UN chief warns world against sleepwalking into war' with N Korea

The UN Security Council has imposed three rounds of sanctions over the past year against North Korea.

14 Dec 2017 1:45 PM IST

Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have been reporting on events of global importance in Myanmar, and we learned that they have been arrested in connection with their work, says Stephen J. Adler, President and Editor-in-Chief of Reuters. (Photo: Twitter/@stephenjadler)

2 journalists arrested in Myanmar, Reuters demand release

The journalists will be charged under colonial-era Official Secrets Act, penalty can be up to 14 years in prison.

14 Dec 2017 1:37 PM IST

Akayed Ullah, the 27-year-old suspected bomber, detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his body in a crowded passageway during the morning rush hour, injuring himself and three others. (Photo: AP)

Akayed Ullah accused of NYC subway blast appears before court from...

Ullah appeared before the court of US Magistrate Judge Katherine H Parker, through video.

14 Dec 2017 1:35 PM IST

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and visiting President Andrzej Duda of Poland laid flowers on Wednesday at a monument to Polish soldiers killed by Soviet security forces in 1940. (Photo: AFP)

Ukraine, Poland meet, attempt to end post-WWII hostility

Introducing peacekeepers will bring an end to armed conflict between Ukranians and Russians,' says visiting President...

14 Dec 2017 1:31 PM IST