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Madagascar has suffered plague outbreaks almost every year since 1980 - typically between September and April. (Photo: AFP)

Death toll rises to 124 in Madagascar plague

The highly contagious plague has caused alarm, total of 1,133 people have been infected.

25 Oct 2017 1:54 PM IST

Anwar Hussain (19) and Hafizul Sheikh (19) were beaten to death by the mob, which intercepted their vehicle and pulled them out of it in the early hours, the police said. (Photo: Representational/File)

In fatal car accident, mother hits her 5-yr-old son during school drop...

The initial investigation showed no indication that drugs, alcohol or excessive speed were factors in the collision.

25 Oct 2017 1:29 PM IST

Bizarre Claima: Trump said India, China signed the Paris pact to get billions and billions of dollars from developed nations. (Photo: AP)

Trump felicitates Indian-Americans for small but significant'...

In his remarks, Trump said his Administration is deeply committed to empowering minority business owners.

25 Oct 2017 1:11 PM IST

Damian Collins, the chairman of the digital, culture, media and sport committee, said the information he requested was similar to that already provided by the social media giant to US Senate committees looking into last years US presidential election. (Photo: Damian Collins/Twitter)

British MP requests Facebook for information on possible meddling with...

This inquiry will also focus on the role of foreign actors abusing social platforms to interfere in the political...

25 Oct 2017 12:52 PM IST

The first beneficiaries of this port will be the people of Gwadar, chairman of the Gwadar Port Authority, told reporters. (Photo: AP)

Once a troubled area only, Gwadar to become economic hub for Sino-Pak...

Due to it's proximity with the Strait of Hormuz, Gwadar will be the bridgehead for China- Pak Economic Corridor.

25 Oct 2017 12:26 PM IST

US President Donald Trump signed into law a new batch of sanctions on Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Trump to skip key East Asia Summit meet during 5-nation trip: White...

Trump will be returning to US on Nov 14, which is the same day as the East Asia Summit.

25 Oct 2017 11:48 AM IST

The development marks Xi Jinpings rise as countrys most powerful leader in decades. (Photo: AFP)

Xi secures second term as head of Chinese Communist Party

The Chinese leader was elected in a closed-door vote to head the Politburo Standing Committee.

25 Oct 2017 9:53 AM IST

US secretary of state Rex Tillerson (left) is greeted by Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (right) in Islamabad on October 24, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Eradicate terrorists within your country: Tillerson's blunt message to...

Tillerson arrived on a whirlwind visit to reset bilateral ties strained Trump accused Pak of providing safe havens to...

25 Oct 2017 8:44 AM IST

Envoy for border talks with India on powerful panel

Former Chinese ambassador to India, Le Yucheng was among the 172 alternate members elected to the Central Committee.

25 Oct 2017 1:35 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front row, center) stands with his cadres during the closing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping cements power, on same page as Mao Zedong

Party enshrines Xi's political thought into constitution Xi attains iconic status enjoyed by Mao Zedong.

25 Oct 2017 1:31 AM IST

Sherin Mathews, who has developmental issues and limited verbal communication skills, was last seen outside her familys backyard in Richardson, Dallas on October 7. (Photo: AFP)

US police confirms body found is that of Indian girl

Mathews, 37, who hails from Kerala, was booked into the Richardson City Jail on a $1 million bond.

25 Oct 2017 1:29 AM IST

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, before their meeting at the Prime Ministers residence on Tuesday in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Committed to 'war on terror': Pak PM Abbasi to Tillerson

During a short part of the meet available to media, Tillerson told the Pak delegation, the nuclear-armed nation was an...

24 Oct 2017 9:05 PM IST