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The state police said that the attackers on motorcycles and in a car, opened fire on a market and set buildings on fire. (Photo: Representational/AP)World
Gun attack in Nigeria market kill 17, says police

The police said that this was the latest violence linked to grazing rights disputes.

21 March 2017 8:09 PM IST

India will participate in a multi-nation military drill in Nepal aimed at training defence personnel for participation in the UN peacekeeping missions. (Photo: AP)World
India takes part in multi-nation military drill in Nepal

The 15-day military exercise, kicked off on Monday at Birendra Peace Operation Training Centre, Panchkhal.

21 March 2017 7:52 PM IST

Stephen Hawking said he was particularly concerned about Mr Trumps environment policy.World
I fear I may not be welcome in Donald Trump's US: Stephen Hawking

The scientist had previously called the US president a "demagogue", but said although he still admires America.

21 March 2017 7:14 PM IST

EU Council President Donald Tusk is expected to make his proposals for the guidelines before the end of the month. (Photo: AP)World
EU to hold Brexit summit for 27 members on April 29

Britain - which is excluded from the summit - announced on Monday it will formally trigger negotiations to exit the EU...

21 March 2017 6:23 PM IST

The State Fire Marshals Office said that Doucette, who was trying to exterminate ants in the basement, started the fire that destroyed the home. (Photo: Representational/AP)World
Man burns down house, kills 3 pets in bid to exterminate ants

One of those matches ignited nearby combustibles and the fire quickly spread to the rest of the house.

21 March 2017 6:06 PM IST

Cameron further asserted that the UK and US were the guardians of freedom, tolerance, equality and justice. (Photo: AP)World
David Cameron jokes about not having to hear Trump's wiretaps anymore

The former British PM spoke at Brown University in Rhode Island and touched upon Brexit, Vladimir Putin and making...

21 March 2017 5:38 PM IST

A scene in a Chinese period drama showing President Xi Jinpings name on a list of \traitors\ has been censored after screenshots of it were circulated online. (Photo: AP)World
Scene in Chinese TV drama censored for showing President Jinping as...

Censorship has become so overwhelming in China that even constructive criticism is increasingly marginalized.

21 March 2017 5:33 PM IST

social media satirists, activists and journalists have found themselves increasingly targeted under a controversial online defamation law. (Photo: AFP/Representational)World
Myanmar mother sues son for calling her a 'prostitute'

Wana Oo was charged under a broadly-worded law that forbids defaming people on any network and can carry up to 3 years...

21 March 2017 5:09 PM IST

Shekau denies Cameroons claims earlier this month that 60 of his men were killed and 5,000 people were rescued from captivity. (Photo: AFP)World
'Will continue insuregency attacks in Nigeria until caliphate is...

A multinational force has been fighting Boko Haram extremists in the Lake Chad region amid one of Africa's largest...

21 March 2017 4:26 PM IST

The Public Prosecution for Cybercrimes office had ordered Ahmad Mansoors arrest. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)World
UAE rights activist detained for social media criticism

Mansoor was detained after a raid on his home in the emirate of Ajman on Monday.

21 March 2017 3:36 PM IST

Rex TillersonWorld
Tillerson to skip NATO foreign ministers' meet for China and Russia:...

Skipping the NATO meeting and visiting Moscow could risk feeding a perception that Trump may be putting US dealings with...

21 March 2017 2:45 PM IST

Hayatullah Hayat blamed Taliban for the attack. (Photo: Twitter)World
Suicide bomb attack kills at least 6 in Afghan intelligence service

Hayatullah Hayat, the provincial governor in Helmand, says that seven other members were wounded in the attack.

21 March 2017 2:17 PM IST

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