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Egypt Mosque Attack: Worshippers were finishing Friday prayers at mosque when a bomb exploded. (Photo: AFP)World
Over 235 worshippers killed at Egypt mosque in terror attack

A furious Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared three days of mourning and pledged to 'respond with brutal...

25 Nov 2017 8:24 AM IST

Egyptians walk past bodies following an attack at the Rawda mosque in Egypt. (Photo: AFP)World
Egypt's President vows brutal answer to mosque attackers

Egypt has witnessed a series of terror attacks this year claiming scores of lives.

25 Nov 2017 7:01 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP)World
Willing to play role for Myanmar peace: Xi Jinping

Xi's remarks came as Myanmar's military chief Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing called on him.

25 Nov 2017 2:22 AM IST

Replying to a volley of questions from the opposition party members during the question hour, he said the government has not received any report on Rohingyas entering the state from Myanmar or Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP/Representational)World
Rights groups call for monitoring of Rohingya return

The two governments signed a pact on Thursday settling terms for the repatriation process.

25 Nov 2017 2:22 AM IST

Alain AIG Ashraf NoorWorld
Suicide blast kills top cop in Peshawar

The explosion was so intense that it broke the window panes of nearby buildings.

25 Nov 2017 2:22 AM IST

Police officers cordon off a shopping area on Oxford Street in London. (AFP)World
16 hurt fleeing false terror alert in London's Oxford Street

The Metropolitan Police said officers had not found

24 Nov 2017 10:51 PM IST

The Pakistan Govt decided against detaining Saeed further in any other case, in a setback to Indias efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack.(Photo: AFP)World
US demands arrest, prosecution of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed

Saeed, who has a USD 10 million American bounty on his head for terror activities, walked free after his 10-month...

24 Nov 2017 9:02 PM IST

President Abdel Fattah al Sisi convened an emergency security meeting soon after the attack, state television reported.World
Militants bomb mosque in Egypt, kills 235, injures several

Egypt is battling an Islamic State insurgency and militants have killed hundreds since fighting intensified over the...

24 Nov 2017 6:28 PM IST

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmars military leadership responsible for its crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)World
No return of Rohingyas without international monitors: Human Rights...

Rights groups have accused security forces of atrocities, including mass rape, arson and killings.

24 Nov 2017 5:08 PM IST

The Centre had also said that some Rohingyas are indulging in illegal and anti-national activities such as mobilisation of funds through hundi or hawala channels, procurring fake or fabricated Indian identity documents for other Rohingyas and also indulging in human trafficking. (Photo: AP/File)World
Bangladesh, Myanmar sign agreement on return of Rohingya refugees

Myanmar announced the agreement but provided no details on how many Rohingya refugees would be allowed to return home.

24 Nov 2017 4:56 PM IST

Theresa Mays party failed to win a majority in parliament in Britains elections. (Photo: AP)World
Theresa May increases efforts to broaden Brexit negotiations

May said Friday that she will hold meetings in Brussels, including with EU Council President Donald Tusk.

24 Nov 2017 4:05 PM IST

Emmerson Mnangagwa known as \The Crocodile\ wore a dark suit, red tie and matching handkerchief, and a row of medals on his chest for the ceremony. (Photo: AFP)World
Historic moment for Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa becomes President

Mnangagwa, until recently one of Mugabe's closest allies, took the oath of office at the national sports stadium.

24 Nov 2017 3:51 PM IST

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