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Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis, 'crusader for environment,' calls for world without...

Pope stressed on 'the strong link between human rights and nuclear disarmament.'

11 Dec 2017 3:49 PM IST

Protestors protest on Mondat might in Bucharest, a day after the Romanian government repealed an emergency decree that would have turned a blind eye toward political corruption. (Photo: AFP)

Romanians stage protests against left-wing government, corruption

The demonstrators want the withdrawal of proposed legislation that would overhaul Romania's justice system.

11 Dec 2017 3:42 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump and Indian-American Nikki Haley, the Governor of South Carolina. (Photo: AP)

Women must be heard when violated, even against Trump: Nikki Haley

More than 10 women have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct before he was president.

11 Dec 2017 3:27 PM IST

Its victory returns many figures of the tumultuous transition period, including CPN-UML leader KP Sharma Oli, who is expected to be the new prime minister. (Photo: AP)

Nepal's Left alliance headed to landslide win, K P Sharma Oli expected...

With counting still going on, the leftist alliance has won 97 seats in the national parliament.

11 Dec 2017 1:43 PM IST

US Vice President, Mike Pence, speaks during a dinner in Seoul, South Korea, over North Koreas threats to advance its defense capabilities. (Photo: AP)

Jerusalem row: Palestinians 'walking away' from peace, says US

The comments come after the Palestinian Authority said that its president Mahmud Abbas would refuse to meet Pence.

11 Dec 2017 12:50 PM IST

We have handled the issue of cross-border incursions by the Indian border troops into Chinas Donglang (Dokalam) area through diplomatic measures, Wang Yihas said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Handling of Doklam shows importance of India-China ties: Wang Yihas

China and India have far greater shared strategic interests than differences,' Wang Yihas said.

11 Dec 2017 11:47 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May Theresa May speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May assures 'new' optimism amid concerns over 'soft' Brexit

Under the proposed agreement, Britain will pay a financial settlement of between 35 39 billion pound for leaving the...

11 Dec 2017 11:14 AM IST

Iran said it has successfully tested a new medium-range missile in defiance of warnings from Washington. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

US, S Korea, Japan start missile-tracking drill against N Korea

Both South Korea and Japan have security alliances with the US, although their own relationship is marred by disputes.

11 Dec 2017 10:39 AM IST

Protesters try to enter the US embassy during a demonstration in Aukar, Lebanon. (Photo: AP)

Palestinians clash with cops at US embassy in Lebanon

Scores of demonstrators, including Palestinians, pelted security outside the embassy with stones and burned an effigy of...

11 Dec 2017 5:30 AM IST

There is no secret agenda in CPEC, says Yao Jing

He affirmed the CPEC contained inclusive and special packages and plans.

11 Dec 2017 2:52 AM IST

PML-N lawmakers threaten to resign

Sialvi has also reiterated demand for a resignation of the Rana Sanaullah over his stance on the finality of the...

11 Dec 2017 2:52 AM IST

UN undersecretary general for political affairs Jeffrey Feltman arrives at an airport in Beijing, China, on Saturday after his visit to Pyongyang. (Photo: AP)

Korean peninsula big concern: UN envoy

Jeffrey Feltman calls on N. Korea to implement UN resolutions.

11 Dec 2017 2:52 AM IST