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Visitors take photos near models of Chinese ballistic missiles and aircraft carrier at an exhibition highlighting Chinas achievements, in Beijing. (Photo: AP File)

New long range missile likely to be inducted into China's PLA next...

The Dongfeng-41 is a three-stage solid-fuel missile with a range of at least 12,000 kms.

20 Nov 2017 1:55 PM IST

In this undated image distributed on Sunday by Pyongyang shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an undisclosed location. North Koreas state media said Kim inspected the loading of a hydrogen bomb into a new ICBM. (Photo: AP)

N Korea may have ballistic missile capable of reaching US this year,...

No sign of an imminent nuclear test had been detected, though the North's Punggye-ri complex appears ready for another...

20 Nov 2017 1:04 PM IST

Charles Manson, the psychopathic guru who masterminded a savage killing spree in the US in the late 1960s, has died aged 83. (Photo: AFP)

Charles Manson, whose cult slayings horrified world, dies at 83

Manson's family' of supporters killed Sharon Tate, who was 9 months pregnant and was found stabbed repeatedly in her...

20 Nov 2017 12:33 PM IST

President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Trump lashes out at LaVar Ball, says should have left' UCLA players in...

Trump has said he raised the players' detention with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the leaders' recent meeting in...

20 Nov 2017 12:01 PM IST

The Canadian government has already taken other steps to reduce discrimination against sexual and gender minorities. (Photo: AP)

Justin Trudeau to apologise to Canadians persecuted for being gay

The apology is expected to be the most comprehensive ever offered by any national government for past persecution of...

20 Nov 2017 11:42 AM IST

President Donald Trump will dispatch his top diplomatic and military advisors to Pakistan in the coming weeks. (Photo: AFP | File)

Donald Trump not anti-immigrant, says White House

A WH official said Trump was only trying to make immigration more merit-based' and reform' the legal system regarding...

20 Nov 2017 11:11 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

No nuclear strike in 2 months: Is North Korean leader Kim Jong-un...

Recently, pictures of the North Korean leader surfaced on media, which show he has put on weight.

20 Nov 2017 11:00 AM IST

The ruling ZANU-PF party sacked Robert Mugabe as its leader earlier on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe defies expectations of immediate resignation

Many had expected Mugabe to announce his resignation after the army seized power and his once-loyal party told him to...

20 Nov 2017 10:43 AM IST

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe (Photo: AP)

Robert Mugabe's exit imminent as party expels him, issues 24-hr...

Robert Mugabe was replaced by former vice-prez Emmerson Mnangagwa, who had been Grace Mugabe's chief rival.

20 Nov 2017 6:24 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Sharif is an ideology: Nawaz tells Pakistanis

Sharif began his address with a trademark declaration of love to his audience.

20 Nov 2017 5:46 AM IST

Activists from a hardline religious group block a street during a protest in Islamabad. (Photo: AFP)

Pak on edge as govt tackles sit-in

Fear of Lal Masjid-like violence lurks as govt deals' with hardline protesters.

20 Nov 2017 5:42 AM IST

Prachanda's only son dies of heart attack in Nepal

The news of Prakash Dahal's death comes two weeks before the first phase of provincial and parliamentary elections.

20 Nov 2017 5:38 AM IST