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The Talibans leaders have been based in Pakistani cities, including Quetta, Karachi and Peshawar, since their rule in Afghanistan was overthrown in the 2001 U.S. invasion after the 9/11 attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Taliban may have moved to Kabul from Pak

If confirmed, the move would be a sign of the Taliban's confidence in their fight against the US-backed government in...

26 Nov 2016 1:30 PM IST

On July 26, 1953, Castro leads a failed attack on Santiago de Cubas Moncada military barracks. He was arrested and dozens of his men were jailed. (Photo: AP)

Timeline of Fidel Castro's life

Castro born in Biran, eastern Cuba, on 13 Aug 1926, was the 3rd of seven children, son of a Spanish immigrant landowner...

26 Nov 2016 1:05 PM IST

Transforming Cuba from a playground for rich Americans into a symbol of resistance to Washington, Castro outlasted nine US presidents in power. (Photo: AP)

Fidel Castro, as seen by allies and enemies

He was demonised by the United States and its allies but admired by many leftists around the world.

26 Nov 2016 12:45 PM IST

Former Cuban President, Fidel Castro, speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, in New York in 1979. (Photo: AP)

Cuba loses its icon, Fidel Castro dies at 90

Castro has reportedly suffered from intestinal illness in recent years but official secrecy shrouded his condition.

26 Nov 2016 11:10 AM IST

Asserting that the situation at the LoC was intentionally being intensified by the Indian government to win peoples support in the upcoming general elections, the Defense Minister alleged that India was behind terrorism in Pakistan. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Will kill 3 Indian soldiers for each casualty on our side: Pak

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that dire consequences would be faced by India if it went to war against...

26 Nov 2016 10:47 AM IST

The application says beer brewing improves the well-being of Belgian people by stimulating the economy, promoting local products and strengthening social ties. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Belgium asks UN to add its beer to world tradition' list

The country is home to nearly 200 breweries making 1,500 different beers, according to the trade association Belgian...

26 Nov 2016 10:09 AM IST

Trump beat Clinton in Pennsylvania by 70,010 votes, in Michigan by 10,704 votes and in Wisconsin by 27,257 votes. (Photo: AFP)

Wisconsin agrees to statewide recount after USâ€‰presidential election

The recount process, including an examination by hand of the nearly 3 million ballots tabulated in Wisconsin is expected...

26 Nov 2016 10:05 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif will continue to consult the other Sharif

Pak PM said that under the outgoing army chief, Pakistan's armed forces confronted not only external threats but also...

26 Nov 2016 3:47 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Ministers Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz. (Photo: AP)

Indian 'belligerence' threat to regional peace: Pakistan

Pakistan briefed the heads of missions of the P5 countries on the alleged unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian...

25 Nov 2016 9:02 PM IST

The quake hit near the Tajik border and approximately 172 kilometres west of the Chinese city of Kashgar. (Photo: Representational Image)

6.5 magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang region

It struck southern Xinjiang, a vast region bordering central Asia, at a relatively shallow depth of 12 kilometres.

25 Nov 2016 8:49 PM IST

The two blasts occurred at around 11 am in Jalalabad city, the provinces capital. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Pakistan blast kills 5, wounds dozens

Two police officers were among those killed, and three other police officers were wounded.

25 Nov 2016 8:45 PM IST

China and Pakistan are currently building the nearly 3,000-km-long economic corridor linking Pakistans Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea with Xinjiang to improve connectivity between the two countries. (Photo: AP)

Chinese navy ships to be deployed at Gwadar: Pakistan

Having a naval base in Gwadar could allow Chinese vessels to use the port for repair and maintenance of their fleet in...

25 Nov 2016 7:37 PM IST