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US President-elect Donald Trump.World
US VP Joe Biden tells Trump to grow up'

Trump earlier on Thursday described America's leading congressional Democrat as the 'head clown.'

6 Jan 2017 10:44 AM IST

Nearly 9,000 people were killed and over half a million homes were destroyed by the quake in April 2015. (Photo: AP/ File)World
Debt traps threaten Nepal quake victims

21 months on, thousands are enduring another harsh winter in temporary shelters.

6 Jan 2017 10:37 AM IST

This photo features a globe and anchor display at the entrance to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. (Photo: AP)World
3 women become first female US marines in ground infantry unit

They will serve as a rifleman, machine gunner and mortar Marine, said 1st Lt John McCombs.

6 Jan 2017 8:46 AM IST

Pakistans army senior officer Lt. Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa attends a military exercise in Khairpur Tamiwali, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)World
New Pak army chief rejects India's claim of surgical strikes

India in September last year, said it conducted surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads in PoK, a claim Pakistan...

6 Jan 2017 8:40 AM IST

North Korea conducted two nuclear tests and a slew of rocket test firings last year in attempts to expand its nuclear weapons and missile programme.World
Seoul to form kill Kim Jong-un squad

South Korea to create unit to remove North's leadership if war breaks out.

6 Jan 2017 6:33 AM IST

Raj ShahWorld
US-Indian gets key White House role

Mr Shah, who is in his early 30s, is currently head of opposition research' in the Republican National Committee.

6 Jan 2017 2:23 AM IST

The comedy skit, titled Real Housewives of ISIS, features women in hijabs modelling suicide vests.World
BBC drops a bomb with jihadi brides'

Gina Kathryn Beever added: "This isn't even Satire! Satire is much more intelligent than this.

6 Jan 2017 2:19 AM IST

Philip Hammond, Britains finance ministerWorld
Acrimonious EU divorce on cards, warns minister

Chancellor of exchequer says Brexit talks will be tough.

6 Jan 2017 2:14 AM IST

Benjamin NetanyahuWorld
Bibi seeks pardon for convicted Israeli soldier

Under Israeli law, the country's largely ceremonial president has the authority to issue a pardon.

6 Jan 2017 1:44 AM IST

The monarch was known for her fondness of long walks in the garden. The incident took place several years ago. (Photo: AFP)World
Bloody hell', guard nearly shoots Queen Elizabeth II

The monarch was known for her fondness of long walks in the garden. The incident took place several years ago. (Photo:...

6 Jan 2017 1:40 AM IST

Two car-shipping carriers berthed at Sri Lankas Chinese-built Hambantota Port. The first phase of the development cost $360 million and was 85 percent funded by the Export-Import Bank of China. (Photo: AFP)World
Chinese Navy revisits Sri Lanka 6 centuries after the Ming era

The centrepiece of Chinese plans for a future base in Sri Lanka is Hambantota at the southern tip of the island, 240 km...

6 Jan 2017 12:40 AM IST

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye. (Photo: AFP)World
Park Geun-hye's lawyers say no evidence

The Constitutional Court's initial hearing on Tuesday was curtailed after Ms Geun-Hye failed to attend.

6 Jan 2017 12:32 AM IST

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