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A Pakistani tea vendor walks through a closed market during a strike called by the Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah Pakistan religious group in Lahore. (Photo: AFP)

Pak blasphemy law hands fringe Islamists dangerous weapon

As protesters packed up their belongings Monday evening, they warned future politicians would face a similar fate to...

29 Nov 2017 6:55 AM IST

Nobel laureate Suu Kyi has been decried overseas for failing to condemn the generals, with whom she is in a delicate power-sharing arrangement. (Photo: AP)

Suu Kyi stripped of Freedom of City of Oxford award over Rohingya...

The council of Oxford city decided to remove the honour saying that it does not celebrate 'those who turn a blind eye to...

28 Nov 2017 4:07 PM IST

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Ajit Pais proposal would end net neutrality and give big Internet providers like Comcast and Verizon broad powers to determine what website should reach out to subscribers faster than others. (Photo: Twitter)

Net neutrality: Protesters bombard US regulator Ajit Pai with pizzas

Ajit Pai is facing backlash from his opponents for his proposal which seeks to reverse Obama era's net neutrality.

28 Nov 2017 12:00 PM IST

Pope Francis is welcomed upon his arrival at the airport in Yangon. (Photo: AP)

Pope discusses responsibility of Myanmar leaders'

Pontiff meets Army Chief who faces charges of grave atrocities against Rohingyas.

28 Nov 2017 1:56 AM IST

Supporters of the radical religious party Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah celebrate after the countrys law minister Zahid Hamids resignation, during a sit-in protest in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan law minister quits as govt gives in to protests

Islamabad sit-in ends after 22-days, 6 deaths as Army brokers deal.

28 Nov 2017 1:55 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: PTI)

India, Russia agree to fight terrorism together, sign key agreement

India and Russia signed a key agreement, asserting that there are no good or bad terrorists and the menace should be...

27 Nov 2017 6:59 PM IST

Since IMCTC only includes Sunni Muslim countries and so far excluded Iran, Iraq and Syria, it was feared that it could be considered as anti-Shiite grouping. (Photo: AFP)

Pak PM, Army Chief arrive to attend first Muslim conference against...

The IMCTC is a coalition of 41 Muslims countries and currently led by former Pakistan Army Chief General.

27 Nov 2017 5:10 PM IST

Officials blamed the disaster one of Greeces deadliest floods in decades on poor town planning and insufficient flood prevention measures, as much of the afflicted area had been built on filled-in torrent beds. (Photo: AP)

Death toll from Greek floods rises as more bodies found buried in mud

The Fire Brigade says the man's body was found buried in mud near a bus station in the small town of Mandra.

27 Nov 2017 4:31 PM IST

Nobel laureate Suu Kyi has been decried overseas for failing to condemn the generals, with whom she is in a delicate power-sharing arrangement. (Photo: AP/File)

Aung San Suu Kyi to visit China amid growing concerns over Rohingya...

Myanmar has bristled at pressure from Western nations over its armed forces' brutal response to Rohingya Muslim...

27 Nov 2017 4:13 PM IST

At least 5,000 foreign and 15,000-20,000 domestic tourists pass through the airport each day, according to Pastika. (Photo: AP)

High risk of Mt Agung eruption: Bali airport may remains closed for...

Ngurah Rai is Bali's main international gateway and a hub for tourists travelling to Indonesian islands further east.

27 Nov 2017 3:52 PM IST

Catholics in colourful ethnic traditional dress waved flags and danced at Yangons airport in a joyful welcome for the pope, making the first visit to the country by a pontiff. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis arrives in Myanmar on a highly sensitive visit

The visit comes as Myanmar's military stands accused of waging an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Rohingya...

27 Nov 2017 3:36 PM IST

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has classified different regions in the country into zones II to V, taking into consideration earthquake records, tectonic activities and damage caused. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Singapore: US Geological Survey reports earthquake of 6.2 magnitude

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

27 Nov 2017 2:22 PM IST