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Pope Francis during a meeting at Cesenas cathedral as part of a pastoral visit in Cesena and Bologna, Italy. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis wears refugee ID in appeal for helping migrants

Some 600,000 impoverished migrants and refugees have arrivedin Italy in less than four years.

2 Oct 2017 4:17 AM IST

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi speaks during a press conference in Baghdad. (Photo: AFP)

Iraqi PM to defend Kurds against attack

Abadi adviser, who asked to remain anonymous, said that the premier was referring to either an internal or external...

2 Oct 2017 4:01 AM IST

Theresa Mays party failed to win a majority in parliament in Britains elections. (Photo: AP)

British PM apologises for her Mayday poll gamble

Theresa May says has right strategy to lead UK, win Brexit deal.

2 Oct 2017 3:50 AM IST

The plan contains a detailed 21-page outline specific to communications and envisions to span up to 15 years, starting in 2016 and concluding in 2030. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

China, Pak to develop communications system not routed through India,...

The new network would provide landlocked central Asian states a new, shorter and more cost-effective route for...

1 Oct 2017 9:38 PM IST

The deaths came with France still on high alert following a string of terror attacks which began in January 2015 when jihadist gunmen stormed the offices of the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, killing 12. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

2 dead in knife attack at France train station; assailant shot dead

Local prosecutor Xavier Tarabeux said the knifeman had been shot by soldiers, while the Marseille police urged people to...

1 Oct 2017 7:12 PM IST

The expressway that costs USD 5.8 billion to be built cuts travel time between Lhasa and Nyingchi from eight to five hours, with a speed limit of 80 km per hour. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

China opens expressway in Tibet close to border in Arunachal Pradesh

The massive infrastructure development in Tibet also prompted India to ramp up infrastructure development on its side.

1 Oct 2017 6:40 PM IST

The movement gained prominence with the rise in power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a 32-year-old son of the king, who laid out a far-reaching plan to reform the kingdoms economy and society. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

Saudi Arabian university to open first driving school for women

Saudi Arabia, which was the only country in the world to forbid female drivers, recently allowed women to drive.

1 Oct 2017 6:17 PM IST

Rameez Patel had alleged that his mother was killed by intruders, but during investigations the police detectives found inconsistencies in his story, leading to his arrest. (Photo: Truth and Justice Continue / Facebook)

Indian-origin kick-boxer facing charge of killing wife, held for...

Patel's mother, Mahejeen Banu Patel, had died in a hospital a fortnight ago after she was shot at in her home in...

1 Oct 2017 1:08 PM IST

(Photo: AFP/Representational)

Kabul: 22 Pak, ISIS terrorists killed in joint military operation by...

7 Pak and 15 ISIS terrorists were killed in a joint operation carried out by the Afghan the US forces.

1 Oct 2017 12:08 PM IST

Images posted on social media, showed extensive damage to the starboard engine. (Photo: RickEngebretsen | Twitter)

France aircraft carrying over 500 people crash-lands in Canada after...

The double-decker wide body aircraft carrying 496 passengers and 24 crew had taken off from Paris bound for Los Angeles.

1 Oct 2017 11:54 AM IST

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US warship sails with one eye on China amid North Korea tension

Officers on the Japanese-based Reagan described frequent close quarter surveillance from the ships of the PLA Navy in...

1 Oct 2017 11:42 AM IST

Chief Hafiz Saeed

Hafiz Saeed sues Pak FM for Rs 100 mn over 'darling of US' comment

Saeed and his four aides were placed under house arrest in Lahore on January 30 under the anti-terrorism act.

1 Oct 2017 10:50 AM IST