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The latest earthquake generated tsunami waves of up to 1.4 meters (4.6 feet), causing a noticeable rise in water levels in some places, but not enough to overflow flood barriers. (Photo: AP)

Comparing the 2011 and 2016 Japan earthquakes and tsunamis

The latest earthquake generated tsunami waves of up to 1.4 meters, whereas, the 2011 earthquake triggered tsunamis of 10...

22 Nov 2016 2:59 PM IST

The proposal, which was scheduled to undergo a final vote on Tuesday, would have deferred sentencing or punishment for sexual assault in cases where there was no physical force and where the victim and perpetrator were married. (Representational Image)

Turkey PM withdraws controversial child sex conviction bill

The government said it would now submit the proposal for review to a parliamentary committee.

22 Nov 2016 1:59 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Americans who live near border say Trump's wall is unwelcome

The locals are not convinced that a 30- to 40-foot concrete wall will cure the nation's immigration ills.

22 Nov 2016 1:27 PM IST

TransAsia currently operates a fleet of 16 passenger aircraft serving 27 international and domestic locations. (Photo: AP)

Taiwan's TransAsia closes down after fatal air crashes

TransAsia incurred losses of Tw$2.2 billion in the first three quarters of this year, and in October its budget airline...

22 Nov 2016 1:14 PM IST

Overall levels of militant-linked violence have fallen since the Pakistan army launched an operation in 2014 to wipe out militant bases in the tribal districts. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Bomb kills 3 security personnel in northwest Pakistan: police

5 paramilitaries were wounded in the attack, which happened when a Frontier Corps truck was travelling through a...

22 Nov 2016 1:10 PM IST

The man, who was not identified, was driving a white sport-utility vehicle and can be heard calling another driver in a video an Arab, a terrorist and a loser. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

US: Man abuses Muslim cab driver, calls him 'terrorist'

The man allegedly told the Muslim cab driver that he will get deported now as Donald Trump is going to be the President.

22 Nov 2016 12:25 PM IST

Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party, share a very good relationship. (Photo: AP)

Trump indicates Brexit leader Nigel Farage as next UK ambassador to US

Farage was one of the few world leaders to have met and endorsed Donald Trump during the US presidential elections.

22 Nov 2016 11:14 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump and his former bete noire Mitt Romney. (Photo: AP)

Trump says Romney wants Secretary of State position: report

Mitt Romney had called Trump a conman, phony and fraud' during the election campaign.

22 Nov 2016 11:06 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP)

Will withdraw from TPP, investigate work visa abuses: Trump

The TPP is the largest trade pact in world history, involving 12 countries across the Asia Pacific region.

22 Nov 2016 10:33 AM IST

The State Department on Monday issued an alert to US citizens about a heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

US warns of possible terror attacks in Europe during holiday season

There was credible information that ISIS, al Qaeda and their affiliates continued to plan attacks in Europe, the US...

22 Nov 2016 10:10 AM IST

A woman escorts three children away from the scene of a fatal school bus wreck in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Photo: AP)

Tennessee school bus crash kills at least 6 children

The bus driver is being questioned and cooperating with investigators, police said.

22 Nov 2016 9:25 AM IST

Vehicles make a line as they flee following a tsunami warning in Iwaki, Fukushima prefecture early Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Strong quake hits Japan, triggers tsunami

A water cooling system at a reactor in separate Fukushima Daini facility had briefly stopped, but it was back up and...

22 Nov 2016 8:02 AM IST