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Jailed MQM leader takes oath as Karachi Mayor

Jailed MQM leader takes oath as Karachi Mayor

Waseem Akhtar, a jailed leader of Mutthaida-e-Qaumi Movement in Pakistan, on Tuesday took oath as Karachi’s mayor...

31 Aug 2016 12:00 AM IST

Taliban appoint new military chief

Taliban appoint new military chief

The Taliban have appointed a new military chief as the insurgents try to gain more ground in Afghanistan rather than...

30 Aug 2016 11:59 PM IST

Barack Obama to focus on climate, economy

Barack Obama to focus on climate, economy

US President Barack Obama faces thorny talks about the fight against the Islamic State group, climate change and human...

30 Aug 2016 11:54 PM IST

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UN pays tens of millions to Syrian companies linked to Assad regime:...

The companies or individuals getting aid from the UN are under sanctions from the EU and the US, according to the...

30 Aug 2016 3:54 PM IST

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UN hails suspension of France's burkini ban, slams 'stigmatisation'

The bans come in the wake of a string of Islamist attacks to hit France over the past 18 months.

30 Aug 2016 3:52 PM IST

Russian hackers attack two US presidential election voter databases

In Arizona hackers unsuccessfully tried to breach the voter registration system using malicious software, said reports.

30 Aug 2016 3:50 PM IST

The accused told police that she stuffed the holy medallion in her daughters mouth until blood came out. (Photo: YouTube Screen

US: To get rid of 'Satan', mom shoves crucifix down her daughter's...

Cops also found marks and bruises all over the accused's arms, hinting towards a scuffle between the accused and the...

30 Aug 2016 2:27 PM IST

Director-General of the UNESCO Irina Bokova condemned the killing of Gujarat journalist Kishore Dave.

UNESCO's head condemns killing of journalist in Gujarat

I trust that legal proceedings already underway will shed full light on this crime, Director-General of the UNESCO Irina...

30 Aug 2016 2:24 PM IST

Truck with Japan's Takata airbag parts explodes, kills US woman

The explosion created a big crater and the damage was so extensive that the dead woman had to be identified through...

30 Aug 2016 12:08 PM IST

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Australian teen repeatedly raped at care facility, dies of drug...

Before her death, the victim had carved 'I hate feelings' on her leg, the court heard.

30 Aug 2016 12:07 PM IST

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter listens at left as Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Photo: AP)

US, India sign agreement to share military assets and bases

India, US signed an agreement on governing the use of each other's land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply.

30 Aug 2016 12:02 PM IST

Women and girls across the world collectively spend about 200 million hours every day collecting water. (Photo: AP)

Women, girls spend 200 million hours collecting water: UNICEF

It is as if a woman started with her empty bucket in the Stone Age and didn't arrive home with water until 2016.

30 Aug 2016 11:21 AM IST