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Muslim nations must lead in counter-terrorism, says Saudi Prince

Sunni-majority Saudi Arabia and Shiite-majority Iran are fiercely divided on a host of issues and support opposite sides...

22 Feb 2016 9:58 AM IST

Uber driver arrested over deadly US shooting rampageWorld
Uber driver arrested over deadly US shooting rampage

Police seized a semi-automatic handgun and additional evidence from the car.

22 Feb 2016 9:56 AM IST

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP)World
Why Donald Trump could win the Republican presidential nomination

Eleven states across the country will cast ballots in Republican nominating contests on 'Super Tuesday' (March 1).

22 Feb 2016 9:55 AM IST

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‘You shall not kill’: Pope calls for worldwide ban on...

Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday called for a worldwide ban on the death penalty, saying the commandment “You...

22 Feb 2016 9:35 AM IST

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‘You shall not kill’: Pope calls for worldwide ban on...

The 1.2 billion-member Catholic Church for centuries allowed the death penalty in extreme cases.

22 Feb 2016 9:34 AM IST

People gather in the aftermath of a multiple explosive attack in the Sayyida Zeinab area, 10 km south of Damascus (Photo: AP)World
ISIS blasts kill more than 140 as US, Russia, press for Syria truce

A January attack in the same area, also claimed by ISIS, killed 70 people.

22 Feb 2016 9:33 AM IST

Road workers remove a fallen tree blocking a road near Lami, Fiji after cyclone Winston ripped through the country. (Photo: AFP)World
Five killed in Fiji supercyclone

Humanitarian agencies warn about potential health crisis

22 Feb 2016 6:17 AM IST

Dhaka: Top Hindu priest decapitatedWorld
Dhaka: Top Hindu priest decapitated

A Hindu head priest in Bangladesh was on Sunday hacked to death by gun- and cleaver-wielding suspected Islam-ists at a...

22 Feb 2016 6:12 AM IST

‘India is still sceptical about Nepal Constitution’World
‘India is still sceptical about Nepal Constitution’

India remains “sceptical” about Nepal’s new Constitution, the media here commented on Sunday, a day...

22 Feb 2016 6:11 AM IST

Park Geun-hyeWorld
South Korea raps North for calling Park ‘crazy bitch’

South Korea urged North Korea on Sun-day to stop its “vulgar” personal attacks on President Park Geun-hye...

22 Feb 2016 6:09 AM IST

Pro-refugee activist holds up a placard as Australians keep vigil outside the Mater Hospital in Brisbane on Sunday. — AFPWorld
Nauru asylum baby to remain in Australia

Family might be returned to camp if denied refugee status

22 Feb 2016 6:06 AM IST

Urdu in Pak schools led to political tensions: UnescoWorld
Urdu in Pak schools led to political tensions: Unesco

Warning that language can serve as a “double-edged sword”, the Unesco said the continued use of Urdu in...

22 Feb 2016 6:03 AM IST

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