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A massive explosion guts Mexicos biggest fireworks market in Mexico City on Tuesday. The conflagration set off a quick-fire series of multicolored blasts. (Photo: AFP)

Mexico blasts: Death count increases to 36

The blasts took place at a market earlier this week killing at least 26 people at the scene.

25 Dec 2016 11:37 AM IST

A Russian military plane carrying 91 people has disappeared from radar after taking off from the southern city of Adler. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Russian military plane with 92 aboard crashes, debris found in Black...

The plane was carrying the famous Alexandrov military band for a concert at the Russian air base in Syria.

25 Dec 2016 11:01 AM IST

President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Trump says he intends to dissolve his charity

Officials, however, say that the president-elect cannot close his foundation until the ongoing legal probe is completed.

25 Dec 2016 10:32 AM IST

President-elect Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

UN Israel vote to complicate peace negotiations, says Trump

By deciding not to veto the move to condemn Israel's settlement policy, the US took a rare step that deeply angered...

25 Dec 2016 9:33 AM IST

Pakistan military. (Photo: AFP/File)

US approves sale of infrared target sight systems to Pakistan

TSS incorporates 3rd generation forward-looking infrared sensor that provides target sighting in day, night, or adverse...

25 Dec 2016 8:57 AM IST

Sri Lanka has unveiled a towering Christmas tree, claiming to have surpassed the world record for the tallest artificial Christmas tree. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka claims world's tallest artificial Christmas tree

The 73-meter (238-foot) tree, built in capital Colombo, is 18 meters taller than the current record holder, organisers...

25 Dec 2016 8:41 AM IST

Britains PM Theresa May wants to the country to come together in 2017 post-Brexit. (Photo: AFP)

On Christmas, Theresa May calls for UK unity in 2017

May says she wants to begin the formal process of withdrawing from the EU.

25 Dec 2016 7:10 AM IST

Asif Ali Zardari (Photo: AP)

Pakistan politics heats up as Zardari returns

Zardari's objective will be to improve the party's numerical strength in the legislatures.

25 Dec 2016 7:03 AM IST

Forensic experts examine the scene around a truck that crashed into a Christmas market in Berlin on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Wrap-up: Berlin truck attack suspect gunned down

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in Berlin, which killed 12 and injured 56 others.

25 Dec 2016 5:22 AM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

China's Pope loyalists fear Vatican betrayal

The Vatican, though, is currently seeking better relations with communist China, which is making the underground wary.

25 Dec 2016 3:12 AM IST

Bangladesh policemen cover their nose to protect themselves from the smell of teargas during a raid in a building in Dhaka. (Photo: AP)

Woman, teen blow themselves up in police raid

The militants are believed to be operatives of a Bangladeshi jihadist group behind the July 1 terror attack at a Dhaka...

25 Dec 2016 3:11 AM IST

Liaoning, the lead ship of Chinas first aircraft carrier battle group. China carried out a live-fire exercise of the Liaoning-led naval formation for the first time. (Photo: AP)

Amid tensions, China's aircraft carrier conducts fighter drills

The exercises involved several J-15 carrier-borne jets and helicopters.

25 Dec 2016 3:10 AM IST