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Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, stretch their arms out to receive packets of biscuits thrown at them as handouts near Balukhali refugee camp. (Photo: AP)

Buddhist protesters in Myanmar throw petrol bombs to block aid to...

Hundreds of protesters were involved in the attempt to stop Red Cross workers loading a boat with relief supplies.

21 Sept 2017 8:05 PM IST

Former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf. (Photo: AP/File)

Asif Ali Zardari responsible for his wife Benazir Bhutto's...

The 54-year-old Benazir Bhutto, a 2-time prime minister was killed along with more than 20 people in a gun and bomb...

21 Sept 2017 6:31 PM IST

A Rohingya refugee carries two children in buckets as they arrive at Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf, Bangladesh, on Saturday. Nearly 300,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmars Rakhine state into Bangladesh in the 15 days since new violence erupted, the United Nations said on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar protesters try to block aid shipment to Muslim Rohingya

The aid shipment was bound for the north of the Rakhine State where insurgent attacks on August 25 sparked a military...

21 Sept 2017 6:23 PM IST

Seo is stooped and gaunt, walks with a cane, and has a truculent manner, but his mind remains clear. (Photo: AFP)

After being jailed for 30 years, this North Korean spy has one last...

Now activists are mounting a campaign for him and 17 other ageing ex-inmates still loyal to Pyongyang to be allowed to...

21 Sept 2017 3:12 PM IST

Iraqi special focus advance to their next position in the Islah al-Zarai area in Mosul, Iraq. (Photo: AP)

After Mosul, Iraqi forces begin operation to retake Hawija from ISIS...

In the western Anbar province, Iraqi forces retook the town of Rihana on Wednesday, according to a statement from the...

21 Sept 2017 2:32 PM IST

A parking lot is flooded near Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, following Hurricane Maria A parking lot is flooded near Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, following Hurricane Maria (Photo: AFP)

After Irma, Hurricane Maria destroys homes, triggers flooding in...

Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello called Maria 'the most devastating storm in a century.'

21 Sept 2017 2:15 PM IST

Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Pak PM says won't accept any political or military role for India in...

Trump had called on India to help the US more with Afghanistan, especially in the area of economic assistance and...

21 Sept 2017 12:49 PM IST

A Rohingya refugee carries two children in buckets as they arrive at Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf, Bangladesh, on Saturday. Nearly 300,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmars Rakhine state into Bangladesh in the 15 days since new violence erupted, the United Nations said on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Facebook bans Rohingya militant group, designates it as 'dangerous...

Facebook spokeswoman said that the move was in line with its policy of prohibiting violent groups from its site.

21 Sept 2017 12:29 PM IST

The body of woman hangs crushed by a collapsed building in the neighborhood of Roma Norte, in Mexico City. (Photo: AP)

Mexico quake: Rescuers in grim search for survivors trapped under...

At one point, the workers lowered a sensitive microphone inside the rubble to scan for any noise or movement.

21 Sept 2017 11:55 AM IST

Rodrigo Duterte has said he is on the right track regarding human rights and has never instructed security forces to kill suspects who were not resisting arrest. (Photo: AP)

Philippines' Duterte says son will be killed if drug allegations...

'So I told Paolo: 'My order is to kill you if you are caught. And I will protect the police who kill you, if it is...

21 Sept 2017 11:44 AM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Mexico earthquake: Swaraj confirms all Indians safe', extends...

Swaraj, who is here for the 72nd annual session of the UN General Assembly, said India stands with Mexico in this hour...

21 Sept 2017 11:18 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, celebrates what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate range Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)

N Korea compares Trump's threat as 'dog's bark', says won't deter any...

Observers said that despite tough rhetoric, any military response to crisis would risk a devastating conflict that would...

21 Sept 2017 11:04 AM IST