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Analysts say that if the weather affects turnout, it is likely to benefit Abe, whose conservative voters are more determined, putting the nationalist blue blood on course to become the countrys longest-serving leader. (Photo: AP)

Typhoon approaching Japan, delays voting on national election Day

Voters in the capital were already forced to brave torrential rain and driving winds on election day.

22 Oct 2017 1:07 PM IST

Rescue workers recovered the bodies of seven mine workers who were buried under a landslide in the countrys southwest, officials said Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Mine collapses in Pakistan, 7 bodies recovered

Such incidents are common in Pakistan's coal mine fields where safety standards are disregarded.

22 Oct 2017 12:18 PM IST

Japans Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Photo: AP)

Japan snap election: Voters to deliver verdict on Shinzo Abe today

Forecasts show Abe's gamble on the snap poll is likely to pay off.

22 Oct 2017 11:28 AM IST

Growing US-India ties irk insecure Pak: Officials

The official said Pakistan had been successful in raising the trust level with the US but the ties were far from ...

22 Oct 2017 3:12 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (Photo: AP)

China: Meeting Dalai Lama a major offence'

The Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against the Chinese rule in his Himalayan homeland.

22 Oct 2017 2:53 AM IST

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (Photo: AP)

Spain to dismiss Catalan govt, call fresh elections

Takes drastic measure to stop Catalonia from declaring independence.

22 Oct 2017 2:50 AM IST

Trump to allow opening of JFK assassination files amid concerns

Kennedy was 46 when he died and remains one of the most admired US presidents.

21 Oct 2017 9:25 PM IST

But Chinas emotions toward North Korea dont drive its policy. Van Jackson North Korea specialist wrote. (Photo: AP)

US policy of using Chinese influence to thaw N Korean ambitions may be...

The complicated relationship between China and N Korea is less friendship and more a mutually uneasy dependency.

21 Oct 2017 6:30 PM IST

The proposals, if implemented, could significantly slow down refugee admissions and leave refugees who thought they were headed to the United States in perilous situations abroad, say refugee advocates and former officials. (Photo: AP)

Key programme allowing family to join refugees already settled in US...

The administration is also considering expanding the categories of refugees required to be fingerprinted.

21 Oct 2017 5:44 PM IST

Hundreds of soldiers and police have been killed in the attacks. (Photo: AP)

Extremist group Hasm attacks Egyptian troops, 28 killed, 32 injured

Since the army removed President Morsi extremist groups have increased attacks on military and police.

21 Oct 2017 5:21 PM IST

The police in Victoria state, where Melbourne is located, announced on Saturday six rewards of AUS$1 million ($780,000) each for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever was behind the murders. (Photo: AFP)

Police offers exorbitant bounty of 1 mil. AUS $ for mystery serial...

Investigators are seeking public assistance to help solve six murders over an 18-month period in 1980-1981.

21 Oct 2017 5:08 PM IST

Duterte has repeatedly insisted he has not ordered or incited police to murder drug addicts or suspects, while at other times he has said he would be happy to slaughter them or have tens of thousands killed. (Photo: AP)

Philippines President offers to shoot criminals himself in his deadly...

Duterte made the comments following his announcement to withdraw police who were accused of rights abuses.

21 Oct 2017 4:51 PM IST