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Tourists gather to watch Mount Agung at Amed beach in Karangasem on Indonesias resort island of Bali last week. (Phot: AFP/ File)

Bali Volcano: Ash billows in fresh volley of activity

The 9,800 ft Mount Agung volcano, capable of very violent eruptions, has shown increase in activity.

8 Dec 2017 7:28 PM IST

Two suspected robbers, referred to as Jai and Veeru, popular characters of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, were arrested from south Delhi for their alleged involvement in motor vehicle thefts. (Representational Image)

Ohio man faces deportation for covering up involvement in Bosnian...

US in 2016 accused Oliver Dragic for failing to disclose his survival in a special unit in Bosnia, fraudulently gaining...

8 Dec 2017 7:26 PM IST

The European Commission said on Friday that enough progress had been made in Brexit negotiations. (Photo: AP)

Key points of Brexit deal: Citizen's rights, border, financial...

Brexit negotiations are ready to move into the second phase of talks on future relations.

8 Dec 2017 7:19 PM IST

The Taliban and ISIS fighters have regularly clashed since the latter gained a foothold in eastern Afghanistan in 2015, as the two vie for supremacy in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

China warns its citizens in Pakistan of possible Taliban attacks

The port and road-building projects in Balochistan province have come under frequent insurgent attacks.

8 Dec 2017 7:03 PM IST

Larry Nassars sexual assault cases have rocked Michigan State University and the group that trains US Olympic gymnasts. (Photo: AP)

US: Sports doctor possessed child porn, molested girls; gets 60 yrs in...

Beyond the criminal cases, more than 100 women and girls are suing Nassar.

8 Dec 2017 5:40 PM IST

The ceremony began with a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m. in honour of those who lost their lives the same time the attack began. (Photo: AP)

On its 76th anniversary, Pearl Harbor survivors remember fellow...

About 20 survivors attended the event at a grassy spot overlooking the harbour and the USS Arizona Memorial.

8 Dec 2017 5:13 PM IST

Testifying before the Congressional committee, Wray said the agency was passionate and focused and in its work. (Photo: AP)

Director Christopher Wray defends FBI after Trump's public criticism

Wray asserted that the bureau was determined to be the very best' at protecting the American people and upholding the...

8 Dec 2017 4:36 PM IST

The nearly 400-year-old Tomioka Hachimangu shrine is known for its close ties to sumo and holding one of Tokyos three big Shinto festivals. (Photo: AP)

Tokyo shrine stabbings: Chief priest, two others killed

The motive was unclear, though Japanese media reported there may have been a feud between the priest and her brother.

8 Dec 2017 4:10 PM IST

The world waited with bated breath since Monday amid reports of delay in President Donald Trumps statement. (Photo: AFP)

Jerusalem decision reflection of ground reality,' committed to peace...

Trump in a major policy address had on Wednesday announced to recognise Jerusalem as the Israel's capital.

8 Dec 2017 3:20 PM IST

I cannot imagine a condition under which the United States would accept North Korea as a nuclear power, Jim Mattis said. (Photo: AP)

Mattis' meeting with Pak leaders was to find common grounds, fight...

The meeting of US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis with leaders of Pakistan was fruitful,' says Dana White.

8 Dec 2017 3:10 PM IST

The statistics vary depending on the discipline: the economics prize has been by far the most unattainable for women. The literature prize remains largely a male domain, while peace does somewhat better. (Photo: AFP)

Women in 21st century locked out of labs' and Nobel prizes

The peace prize is meanwhile the most favourable to women: 16 women laureates out of 104 people awarded.

8 Dec 2017 2:48 PM IST

The house of representatives consists of 275 members, of which 165 would be elected directly under the first-past-the-post system while the remaining 110 will come through the proportional representation system. (Photo: AP)

Nepal's left alliance wins 3 seats in first phase of elections

The opposition CPN-UML won two seats while the candidate of its ally CPN-Maoist Centre defeated its main rival Nepali...

8 Dec 2017 1:56 PM IST