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Spanish Guardia Civil guards drag a man outside a polling station in Sant Julia de Ramis, Catalonia. (Photo: AFP)

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain, over 92 injured

At least 92 people were injured in Catalonia as the police and protesters clashed over a banned independence referendum,...

2 Oct 2017 5:02 AM IST

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