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The ongoing protest was overshadowed this week by the death of one of the women involved.

Indonesia: About 50 farmers cement feet to protest factory

Farmers in the village of Kendeng have battled against plans for the factory for years, saying it could taint their...

23 March 2017 10:34 AM IST

US President Donald Trump issued a revised travel ban order on Monday. (Photo: AP)

US spy agencies may have picked up Trump communications: lawmaker

Nunes suggested those involved in the surveillance had violated those rules.

23 March 2017 9:34 AM IST

Chelsea Blais was charged with four counts of misdemeanor simple assault. (Photo: AP) (Representational Image)

Oh, my God': US day care worker allegedly force-feeds, kicks 3 babies

In a police affidavit, staffers said Blais, 32, force-fed several babies, keeping bottles in their mouths as they gagged...

23 March 2017 9:04 AM IST

Caught in the middle of the ban are thousands of travellers growing increasingly frustrated with what they see as an absurd measure. (Photo: AP)

I need my iPad': Travellers across Middle East express ire over...

US and UK have cited intelligence indicating passenger jets could be targeted via explosives planted in electronic...

23 March 2017 8:17 AM IST

A man is treated by emergency services, as knives lie on the floor, with police looking on at the scene outside the Houses of Parliament London. (Photo: AP)

5 dead, 40 injured in suspected terrorist attack near UK Parliament

The parliament building was immediately sealed off and MPs and staff ordered to remain inside.

23 March 2017 6:02 AM IST

A file photo shows young Sayed Jamal Mubarez (left) and competitor Zulala Hashemi performing in the music competition Afghan Star in Kabul. (Photo:AFP)

Barber-turned-rapper wins Afghan Star

This year's edition stood out after 18-year-old singer Zulala Hashimi from the east of the country reached the final...

23 March 2017 2:36 AM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump plans man on Mars by 2030s

The Nasa Transition Authorisation Act gives the agency $19.5 billion for 2018.

23 March 2017 2:29 AM IST

Paramedics load a victim into the back of an ambulance as members of the emergency services work on Westminster Bridge, alonside the Houses of Parliament in central London on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

Parliament in lockdown after attack in London

Unconfirmed media reports said the attacker mowed people down on the bridge in a car before veering towards the...

23 March 2017 2:27 AM IST

President Donald Trump is taking his message directly to his ardent supporters. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump to reaffirm Nato commitment' at Brussels summit

The Trump administration has been scrambling to reaffirm its commitment to Washington's military alliances.

23 March 2017 2:15 AM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

Matter of time before ISIS leader killed, says Rex Tillerson

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson welcomed his counterparts from the mainly Western and Arab alliance to Washington.

23 March 2017 2:08 AM IST

Afghanistans foreign minister Salahuddin Rabbani (Photo: AP)

Pakistan destabilising Afghan situation, says Salahuddin Rabbani

Minister Salahuddin Rabbani also praised India for its consistent support to the war-torn country's reconstruction and...

23 March 2017 1:52 AM IST

Regular Facebook use can negatively affect our emotional well-being (Photo: AFP)

Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui says Pakistan may ban Facebook

Justice Siddiqui said the court would decide in the next hearing if the social media platform was required or not in the...

23 March 2017 1:45 AM IST