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Iraqi forces push toward Mosul, Shiite militias join battle

Commanders said most of the IS fighters withdrew earlier this week with civilians, but that US airstrikes had disrupted...

29 Oct 2016 2:19 PM IST

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Chinese vessels leave disputed shoal: Philippine official

China took control of the Scarborough Shoal in 2012, driving Filipino fishermen away from the rich fishing ground.

29 Oct 2016 2:08 PM IST

Indian-Americans overwhelmingly support Hillary Clinton

According to a survey, 79.43 per cent of Indian-Americans would vote for Clinton while 14.89 per cent would vote for...

29 Oct 2016 1:13 PM IST

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India ranks poorly in Commonwealth youth index

India ranked 133rd, below neighbouring countries like Nepal (77), Bhutan (69) and Sri Lanka (31), and trailing behind...

29 Oct 2016 1:07 PM IST

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump hails FBI move to re-open probe in Clinton's email case

'This is the biggest political scandal since Watergate and I'm sure that it will be properly handled from this point...

29 Oct 2016 11:05 AM IST

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Russia imprisons blogger who hunted Pokemon in church

He risks a five-year jail term after being charged with offending religious believers and inciting hatred.

29 Oct 2016 11:04 AM IST

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

India growing at 8 per cent, why US is not: Donald Trump asks...

Trump's remarks came hours after latest figures showed the American economy grew 2.9 per cent in the third quarter this...

29 Oct 2016 10:09 AM IST

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (Photo: PTI)

FBI reopens probe into Clinton's private email use as new mails...

The announcement came as Clinton and Republican opponent Donald Trump enter the final stretch of campaigning ahead of...

29 Oct 2016 10:08 AM IST

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Australian girl confined, tortured, raped for 15 years by her parents

The father began abusing the girl when she was 5 years old and used various sharp tools to rape and torture her.

29 Oct 2016 10:07 AM IST

Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan opposition leader Imran Khan says under virtual house arrest

He has said next week's protests would bring a million people onto the streets, forcing closure of schools and main...

29 Oct 2016 10:00 AM IST

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Russian, US jets had near miss over Syria: US officials

It appeared the Russian pilot had simply not seen the US jet, as it was dark and the planes were flying without lights.

29 Oct 2016 9:59 AM IST

Pak PM aides meet Raheel Sharif amid reports of ‘rift’

Pak PM aides meet Raheel Sharif amid reports of ‘rift’

Amid reports of a rift between Pakistan’s civilian and military leaderships, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s...

29 Oct 2016 7:16 AM IST