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The power transmission line would link the national grid between the southern Pakistani town of Matiari and easternmost city of Lahore. (Photo: Representational Image)

China to build $1.5 billion power line across Pakistan

Pakistan has been struggling to provide enough power to its nearly 200 million citizens for years.

30 Dec 2016 5:59 PM IST

The photo which was sent to European police authorities and obtained by AP on Wednesday shows Tunisian national Anis Amri who is wanted by German police for an alleged involvement in the Berlin Christmas market attack. (Photo: AP)

Berlin truck attacker 'considered going to Rome'

It is reported that when he arrived in, Amri asked a passer-by where he could catch a train or bus for Rome, Naples or...

30 Dec 2016 4:41 PM IST

New York Police Chief of Department Carlos Gomez said the truck attacks in Europe were taken into consideration in planning New Yorks security plan. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

After Europe attacks, New York tightens security for New Year's Eve

As many as 2 million people are expected to gather on Saturday to welcome the new year.

30 Dec 2016 3:43 PM IST

US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AFP)

After sanctions, Russia calls Obama govt lame duck'

The embassy's post followed the US's announcement of a series of measures against Russia, including expelling 35 agents.

30 Dec 2016 3:35 PM IST

The Beipanjiang Bridge soars 565 metres (1,854 feet) above a river. (Photo: AFP)

World's highest bridge opens in China

The Beipanjiang Bridge soars 565 metres above a river and connects the two mountainous provinces of Yunnan and Guizhou.

30 Dec 2016 1:14 PM IST

Police detained the teenager following the incident. (Photo: Video grab)

Watch: Pak lawmaker thrashed by teenager during event

In a video which has gone viral on social media, the lawmaker can be seen slapping and kicking the teenager back.

30 Dec 2016 10:19 AM IST

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Chilean Navy sailors accused of sexually snooping female crewmates

Investigators found elaborate and complex technical filming apparatus' in various strategic locations on the ship.

30 Dec 2016 9:28 AM IST

The PPP insists that the decision was not a sudden one, but after long consultation (Photo: AP)

Bilawal Bhutto all set to be Oppn leader in Pak parliament: reports

The 28-year-old scion of the influential Bhutto family will replace Khursheed Shah, 64, as the leader of the opposition,...

30 Dec 2016 8:52 AM IST

US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AFP)

US expels 35 Russian diplomats over poll hacking

US also announced a series of retaliatory measures against Russia for hacking into US political institutions

30 Dec 2016 8:48 AM IST

28-year-old Shia woman Eman Salehi who was killed (Photo: Twitter)

Bahrain: Journalist killed in front of son, royal hand suspected

Activists abroad allege a member of Bahrain's Sunni royal family serving in the military pulled the trigger.

30 Dec 2016 8:39 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump is Time magazines Person of the Year. (Photo:AP)

UN not living up to potential, says Donald Trump

If it lives up to the potential, it's a great thing. If it doesn't, it's a waste of time and money, Mr Trump said.

30 Dec 2016 2:22 AM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu stares at criminal investigation

Israeli media have reported that the investigation is to involve suspicions of corruption.

30 Dec 2016 2:18 AM IST