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Zarghona Hassan, an activist and the founder of Radio Shaesta station prepares to go on-air, in Kunduz, Afghanistan (Photo: PTI)

Afghan women's radio returns after Taliban attack

Radio Shaesta had sought to educate women about their rights and address taboo subjects like reproductive health and...

8 March 2016 1:46 PM IST

Suu Kyi, 70, is barred from Myanmars presidency by a constitution that thwarts her ambition to lead the country . (Photo: AP)

Cast of Suu Kyi aides tipped for Myanmar president role

Suu Kyi’s party won a resounding victory at last year November elections.

8 March 2016 12:14 PM IST

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Steep hike in UK visa fees likely to hit many Indians

The British government is set to increase visa fees across most categories of applications from March 18, in a move that...

8 March 2016 4:14 AM IST

150 killed in drone strike on Somalia

150 killed in drone strike on Somalia

A US drone strike on a Shebab training camp in Somalia over the weekend killed more than 150 fighters who were planning...

8 March 2016 4:12 AM IST

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders say they can beat Donald Trump

US Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton (left) and Senator Bernie Sanders (right) argue during a...

8 March 2016 3:18 AM IST

Diplomats raise alarm over Donald Trump

Diplomats raise alarm over Donald Trump

Foreign diplomats are expressing alarm to the US government officials about what they say are inflammatory and insulting...

8 March 2016 3:16 AM IST

EU to close Balkan migrant route

A boy untangles a Spider-Man doll caught in the razor wire around the fence between Greece and Macedonia at the northern...

8 March 2016 3:14 AM IST

Nancy redefined role of First Lady: Obama

Former US First Lady Nancy Reagan’s death sparked an outpouring of condolences from around the world Sunday.

8 March 2016 3:06 AM IST

Pakistan’s Quran mountain is running out of space

Pakistan’s Quran mountain is running out of space

Haji Muzaffar Ali, the administrator of Jabl-e-Noor, examines an old copy of the Quran in a tunnel where ancient copies...

8 March 2016 1:01 AM IST

US TV series getting museum treatment

US TV series getting museum treatment

Some say television is experiencing a new golden era, and America’s museums are putting those highly acclaimed...

8 March 2016 12:26 AM IST

Tunisia: At least 26 dead in clashes near Libyan border

The dead included 21 attackers, one Tunisian soldier and four civilians.

7 March 2016 5:58 PM IST

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6 wounded in Somalia airport laptop blast: police

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

7 March 2016 3:44 PM IST