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The ruling ZANU-PF party replaced Mugabe with Mnangagwa, who was fired weeks ago as vice president. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe gets new cabinet under President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Cabinet includes ruling party loyalists as well as figures linked to the military, whose takeover helped oust former...

1 Dec 2017 4:41 PM IST

Theresa Scrivener, who used her middle name to set up the Twitter account @TheresaMay in 2009, has received scores of messages and phone calls after the overnight tweet caused a diplomatic spat. (Photo: Twitter)

UK woman mistaken for Theresa May by Trump, says she is waiting for...

She revealed most messages received so far were supportive, including many from Americans apologising for their...

1 Dec 2017 2:55 PM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Pak govt weak, recent protests have emboldened extremists, worries...

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and human rights inside Pakistan is getting worse, the official added.

1 Dec 2017 2:43 PM IST

The babys condition deteriorated soon after birth due to breathing issues and needed oxygen supply immediately. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

French mother to get life sentence for killing 5 babies, strangling 2...

The killings are believed to have taken place from 1993-1995 and 2003-2005.

1 Dec 2017 12:39 PM IST

The militants attacked the student hostel of the Directorate of Agriculture Extension on the University Road. (AFP / Representational)

Pak Taliban militants disguised in burqa attack college; kill 9

Pakistani Taliban, who are fighting to topple the government and install a strict interpretation of Islamic law, claimed...

1 Dec 2017 12:12 PM IST

Asked if he wants Tillerson to remain in his post, Trump said only that Rex is here at the White House, a break from the usual expression of confidence in such a circumstances. (Photo: AP)

Tillerson calls Trump a moron,' US Prez says State Secy wasting time'

Analysts saw the move as evidence that Trump is trying to take more control over foreign policy.

1 Dec 2017 11:59 AM IST

Tillersons departure has been widely rumoured for months, with attention focused on Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations, as his likely replacement. (Photo: AP/File)

Trump govt may replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA...

Mike Pompeo has increasingly moved to the forefront as he has gained Trump's trust on national security matters.

1 Dec 2017 11:08 AM IST

This incident comes amid severe tensions between India and China resulting from the Doklam standoff. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Doklam is ours', China refuses to move troops during winter

The continued presence of Chinese troops near Doklam prompted India to maintain its troops there as well.

1 Dec 2017 10:50 AM IST

Swaraj will have bilateral meetings with several leaders on the sidelines of the summit. (Photo: ANI)

Sushma Swaraj attends dinner by Russian PM at SCO summit

Both India and Pak became SCO members in June, backed by Russia and China respectively.

1 Dec 2017 8:44 AM IST

Out-of-court litigation is expected to help reduce the burden on courts in a country where over 3 crore cases are pending.

Pakistan Supreme Court rejects ISI report on sit-in

The judge asked who will be responsible for the loss of '146m estimated by the interior ministry.

1 Dec 2017 7:05 AM IST

People in Pyongyang celebrating the test of a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile. (Photo: AFP)

US, China hold quiet security talks amid N Korea tensions

Officials insisted the dialogue wasn't centred on North Korea or anything else in particular.

1 Dec 2017 6:59 AM IST

The Paper, a Chinese news website, noted that Yao was considered the kingpin of a gang of 225 grave-robbing suspects rounded up by authorities in 2015. (Photo: AFP/ Representative)

China: Master' tomb raider gets death penalty for robbing relics from...

Yao Yuzhong made a 30-year career out of robbing historical burial sites.

30 Nov 2017 6:41 PM IST