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Megi hit China with winds of around 120 kilometres an hour, dumping heavy rain. (Photo: AP)

Typhoon Megi kills one in China after Taiwan destruction

Local media reports from the coastal province of Fujian said one man died after a flash flood tore through his home.

28 Sept 2016 10:21 AM IST

Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Foreign Affairs. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan approaches World Bank, ICJ over Indus Waters Treaty

Under the treaty, waters of Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Indus, Chenab and Jhelum are to be shared between the two countries.

28 Sept 2016 10:05 AM IST

Shimon Peres held nearly every major office in Israel, serving twice as Prime Minister. (Photo: AFP)

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dead at 93

He suffered a major stroke on September 13 and had been hospitalised near Tel Aviv since then.

28 Sept 2016 10:01 AM IST

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Explosion kills 19 in illegal coal mine in northern China

Media reports cited an initial investigation as showing that the blast was caused by illegal mining, but did not provide...

28 Sept 2016 10:00 AM IST

Dutch-led team to release initial MH17 criminal probe

The preliminary findings are expected to shed light on the exact type of BUK missile which struck the Boeing 777...

28 Sept 2016 9:41 AM IST

Pakistans Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

As Pak Army chief's tenure nears end, Nawaz Sharif faces key choice

A Pakistani general, no relation to PM, may seek to hold on to some or all of his powers even after his term is...

28 Sept 2016 9:39 AM IST

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter. (Photo: AFP)

India responsible with its nuclear technology: US Defence Secretary

Pakistan nuclear weapons are entangled in a history of tension and we will work with Pakistan to ensure stability,...

28 Sept 2016 8:59 AM IST

White House press secretary Josh Earnest. (Photo: AFP)

Resolve differences through diplomacy: US to India, Pakistan

It is in mutual interest for both the countries to put aside tensions and establish more normal channels of...

28 Sept 2016 8:59 AM IST

As Clinton cheers, Donald Trump digs in after debate

The day after election debate, Trump blamed the moderator and a bad microphone and said he was holding back to avoid...

28 Sept 2016 8:58 AM IST

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Syrian government launches Aleppo ground attack

More than 250,000 civilians are believed to be trapped in Aleppo, where intensive bombing over the past week has killed...

28 Sept 2016 8:57 AM IST

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FBI probes hacks targeting phones of Democratic Party officials

US officials said they believe those attacks were orchestrated by hackers backed by the Russian govt, possibly to...

28 Sept 2016 8:56 AM IST

Trump and Hillary shake hands during the presidential debate at Hempstead, New York, on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Hillary Clinton puts Donald Trump on defensive

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump battled it out in front of millions of undecided American voters over racism, terror...

28 Sept 2016 7:00 AM IST