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A Bangladeshi woman mourns next to bodies of relatives (not pictured) after a landslide in Bandarban (Photo: AFP)

B'desh: Rescuers struggle to reach victims of landslides; toll up to...

Authorities say hundreds of homes were buried by mud and rubble sent cascading down hillsides.

14 Jun 2017 7:29 PM IST

Rajamariyan, hailing from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, said he was paid only Saudi Riyal 100 a month for six months by his first employer. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian to return home after 24 years in Saudi Arabia

Gana Prakasam Rajamariyan came to Saudi Arabia in August 1994 to work as a farm-hand in a remote village in Hail...

14 Jun 2017 6:57 PM IST

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., joined by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., far right, and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., comments on health care for veterans during a news conference at Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

US Republican, many others shot by gunman in Virginia; suspect...

A congressional aide said Scalise was in stable condition at George Washington University Hospital.

14 Jun 2017 6:38 PM IST

Bangladeshi fire fighters and residents search for bodies after a landslide in Bandarban Bangladeshi fire fighters and residents search for bodies after a landslide in Bandarban (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh landslides leave 144 dead; 4000 homeless in shelters

To clear paths for rescue workers, villagers joined firefighters and soldiers in cutting fallen trees and clearing mud...

14 Jun 2017 5:35 PM IST

The London Fire Brigade said that 40 fire tenders and 200 firefighters were sent to tackle the flames. (Photo: AP)

12 killed, 74 injured as huge fire engulfs residential tower in London

People in the apartments cornered by the quickly advancing flames and thick smoke banged on windows

14 Jun 2017 5:12 PM IST

A firefighter checks damage after a fire engulfed the 24-storey Grenfell Tower, in west London. (Photo: AP)

I just heard screaming, it was frightening: London fire victim recalls...

The last time Hanan Wahabi saw her brother was when he and his family waved to her from their home in an upper floor.

14 Jun 2017 4:54 PM IST

According to the departments records, the day care centre has received citations for minor issues but no complaints have been filed against it. (Photo: Representational)

US: Differently-abled boy dies after being left in day care van for...

Police did not mention whether any cases would be filed in connection with the child's death.

14 Jun 2017 4:15 PM IST

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Photo: AP)

Are you with us or with Qatar: Saudi King Salman asks Pak PM Sharif to...

Pakistan has been treading a careful path since Saudi and other Gulf countries snapped diplomatic ties with Qatar.

14 Jun 2017 3:53 PM IST

US Senator Kamala Harris. (Photo: AP)

'Will not be shushed': Sen Kamala Harris interrupted by male...

Last week, Senators Richard Burr and John McCain almost shushed her when she asked questions to Deputy Attorney General...

14 Jun 2017 3:01 PM IST

In April, Thailand approved the first of three planned submarine purchases from China in a deal worth a total of more than $1 billion. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Thailand in USD 67 million deal to buy armoured personnel carriers...

The purchase is the latest defence deal between Bangkok and Beijing amid warming ties since Thailand's military coup in...

14 Jun 2017 2:34 PM IST

Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, (Photo: File)

Amid diplomatic Gulf crisis some states may increase arms purchase:...

Zarif described Iran-Kenya relations as good and assured Kenya of Tehran's readiness for providing humanitarian aid to...

14 Jun 2017 2:00 PM IST

Local people said a landslide pushed 15 army men down to around 30 feet, killing four instantly while a military spokesman in Dhaka said an army major and a captain were among four of their dead personnel. (Photo: AP)

B'desh landslides leave 137 dead; 4000 homeless in shelters

Local people said a landslide pushed 15 army men down to around 30 feet, killing 4 instantly.

14 Jun 2017 12:58 PM IST