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A tobacco-free world is an opportunity, rather than loss

A tobacco-free world is an opportunity, rather than loss

Though it is true that tobacco farming accounts for a negligible percentage of GDP in the Southeast Asia Region's...

18 Nov 2016 6:18 AM IST

The most looked up words since Trump's win

Well, it seems people are trying to educate themselves, and there's been a surge of interest in the meaning of certain...

18 Nov 2016 12:17 AM IST

Erdogan, who was elected to the top post in 2014 after serving as prime minister for more than a decade, is seeking a strong presidency similar to France or the United States. (Photo: AP)

Turkey to scrap office of PM in new system: minister

The full blueprint is yet to emerge, but Erdoglu indicated that cabinet ministers would no longer be MPs.

17 Nov 2016 5:47 PM IST

Hillary Clinton. (Photo: AP)

Wanted to 'curl up, never leave the house again': Clinton on loss

She used her speech to ask her supporters not to give up despite deep divisions prior to the November 8 elections.

17 Nov 2016 5:09 PM IST

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen. (Photo: AFP)

French PM says far-right leader Le Pen could be next President

Le Pen is widely tipped to reach the second round of the election on May 7, where she would face either a candidate of...

17 Nov 2016 5:02 PM IST

The helicopters are designed primarily for anti-tank missions. (Representational Image/ AP Photo)

Pak showcases Chinese attack choppers during military drill along LoC

The exercise comes amid escalating tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi over Kashmir.

17 Nov 2016 3:45 PM IST

Pakistans Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, right, receives Turkeys President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Turks in Pakistan challenge their expulsion order in court

Hundreds of students took to the streets to denounce the teachers' expulsions.

17 Nov 2016 3:42 PM IST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo: AP)

Philippines' Duterte mulls leaving ICC

He said if China and Russia decide to create a new world order, he would be the first to join them.

17 Nov 2016 3:12 PM IST

A US judge said the 17-year-old Maine boy should be tried as an adult or a juvenile on charges that he killed his parents. (Photo: Representational)

US: Boy who killed parents could be tried as adult

Balcer is accused of killing Antonio and Alice Balcer in their Winthrop home.

17 Nov 2016 1:41 PM IST

American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, will not attend the ceremony in Stockholm. (Photo: AFP)

Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony due to 'pre-existing...

The notoriously media-shy Dylan said three weeks ago he would accept the 8 million crown ($870,000) prize.

17 Nov 2016 9:37 AM IST

American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, will not attend the ceremony in Stockholm. (Photo: AFP)

Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

The notoriously media-shy Dylan said three weeks ago he would accept the 8 million crown ($870,000) prize.

17 Nov 2016 9:37 AM IST

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

Confusion over Trump's first talks with Japan PM Abe

Japanese officials said the logistical and protocol details that normally would be settled far in advance are still to...

17 Nov 2016 9:27 AM IST