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In cases in which bodies have been badly burned, authorities have had to use dental records for identification. (Photo: AFP)

California's deadliest fire kills 31

The fires have swept through California's wine country, leaving thousands of people homeless.

13 Oct 2017 11:54 AM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

Despite allies reaffirmation, Trump to unveil aggressive strategy on...

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spent much of the week on the telephone, talking through a decision that is deeply...

13 Oct 2017 11:20 AM IST

Floods, landslides kill 54, leave 39 missing in Vietnam

Floods, landslides kill 54, leave 39 missing in Vietnam

Tropical storm could bring more rains and misery to the central and northern regions.

13 Oct 2017 11:16 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AP/File)

Pakistan's anti-graft court defers indictment of Sharif in Panama...

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had registered three cases of corruption and money laundering against Sharif,...

13 Oct 2017 11:02 AM IST

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American couple, 3 kids held captive by Taliban, freed after 5 yrs in...

The Pakistani military confirmed the release and said the family was 'being repatriated to the country of their origin.'

13 Oct 2017 9:27 AM IST

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AP)

UN chief to work with Trump administration despite UNESCO pullout

US quit UNESCO accusing the body of 'anti-Israel' bias after it designated in July the old city of Hebron as a...

13 Oct 2017 8:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord. (Photo: AP)

Trump signs order to weaken Obamacare, boost bare-bones insurance

Trump's order was his most concrete step to undo Obamacare since he took office after promising voters he would...

13 Oct 2017 7:41 AM IST

A man carries a dog wearing the Spanish colors while people celebrate Dia de la Hispanidad or Spains National Day in Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

Spain shows unity on national day

Spain is in the midst of suffering from the worst political crisis in a generation

13 Oct 2017 7:12 AM IST

Fatah and Hamas officials after a reconciliation deal is signed during a short ceremony at the Egyptian intelligence complex in Cairo. (Photo: AP)

Hamas, Fatah sign deal to end long Palestinian tussle

In Israel's first reaction, a government official said Hamas must disarm and recognise Israel under the deal.

13 Oct 2017 4:55 AM IST

In this file photo Linda Boyle, left and Lyn Coleman hold a photo of their married children, Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman, who were rescued by Pakistan Army on in an operation. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan Army recovers five foreign hostages

The communiqu© said that the operation by Pakistani forces, based on actionable intelligence from US authorities, was...

13 Oct 2017 4:42 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Non-bailable warrants issued against Imran Khan

The PTI chief has also been directed to submit a reply in the petition that was filed against him by Akbar S. Babar.

13 Oct 2017 4:36 AM IST

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Saudi Arabia's next revolution: Female taxi drivers

An instructor stood next to the screen, holding up a smartphone to show the inner workings of the app.

13 Oct 2017 12:32 AM IST