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Victims of cholera receive treatment at the state hospital after Hurricane Matthew, in Jeremie, Haiti. (Photo: AP)

Hurricane Matthew toll in Haiti rises to 1,000, dead buried in mass...

There is great concern about cholera spreading and authorities are focused on getting water, food, medication to people...

10 Oct 2016 6:52 PM IST

King Abdullah of Jordan and Queen Rania. (Photo: AP)

Kazakhstan establishes peace prize, awards king of Jordan

The president of Kazakhstan hailed the king's efforts to make Jordan an anchor of stability in the turbulent Middle East...

10 Oct 2016 6:11 PM IST

Amity University has bought a Long Island branch of St. Johns University in New York City to make a debut in US. (Photo: PTI/F

Amid scrutiny, Amity plans its US debut; buys New York campus for $22...

The move has drawn opposition from state officials in Massachusetts about the quality of the education it will offer.

10 Oct 2016 5:23 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: PTI)

No power can stop us from supporting freedom struggle of Kashmiris :...

Sharif added that the Kashmir freedom struggle cannot be equated with terrorism.

10 Oct 2016 5:17 PM IST

Pakistan wants de-escalation of tensions with India for the collective good of the entire region, Sartaj Aziz said. (Photo: AFP

Pak wants de-escalation of tensions with India: Sartaj Aziz

He said Pakistan will continue diplomatic efforts to improve ties with India, but will never compromise on its...

10 Oct 2016 4:29 PM IST

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Woman living as man jailed for sexual assault of teen

Singapore overturned High Court judge’s order who ruled that only a man can be prosecuted for the offence of...

10 Oct 2016 4:21 PM IST

Khan said that the Awami Tehreek has made the Kashmir issue a flash point. (Photo: ANI)

Former PoK Prime Minister to lead march to LoC on November 4

Khan said the participants would attempt to enter Kashmir by breaking ceasefire at 3 points in Poonch and Mirpur.

10 Oct 2016 4:10 PM IST

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Suicide car bomb kills 14 in Helmand city: Afghan official

Lashkar Gah has been under attack by Taliban militants who officials said had entered the city earlier in the day.

10 Oct 2016 4:09 PM IST

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Curfew enforced in some parts of Srinagar in view of Muharram

The Muharram procession used to pass through these areas, but have been banned since eruption of militancy in 1990.

10 Oct 2016 3:37 PM IST

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‘Disappointed, couldn’t kill her’: Brazilian...

Liza managed to break free and sought help from the locals after her tormentors took time off to wash blood off their...

10 Oct 2016 3:34 PM IST

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Trump Taj Mahal to close 26 years after Donald Trump opened it

Nearly 3,000 workers are losing their jobs, bringing the total jobs lost by Atlantic City casino closings to 11,000...

10 Oct 2016 1:52 PM IST

Chinese President Xi jinping (Photo: AP)

Ready for talks on India’s NSG bid but opposed to UN ban on...

No one should pursue 'political gains in the name of counter-terrorism', says China on India's bid for UN ban on JeM...

10 Oct 2016 12:24 PM IST