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The virus, which is causing international alarm after spreading through much of the Americas

South Africa confirms first case of Zika virus

The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global public health emergency on Feb. 1.

21 Feb 2016 5:42 PM IST

Indian doctors may be hit by new visa rules in UK

British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin has decided to write to the UK Home Office warning of an impending...

21 Feb 2016 12:08 PM IST

A tree blocks a road after it was blown down by the encroaching cyclone Winston in Nakasi, Fiji. (Photo: AP)

Death toll from ferocious Fiji cyclone rises to 3

A curfew has been extended through Sunday and police empowered to make arrests without a warrant.

21 Feb 2016 12:06 PM IST

British Prime Minister David Cameron. (Photo: AP)

David Cameron wins special status deal for Britain

Prime Minister David Cameron called a June 23 referendum on membership of the European Union on Saturday as he sought to...

21 Feb 2016 5:34 AM IST

Scotland to seek referendum if England votes to leave

Scotland to seek referendum if England votes to leave

If England votes to leave the European Union against the wishes of Scotland then pressure would swiftly rise for a...

21 Feb 2016 5:32 AM IST

Fiji hit by ‘strongest-ever’ cyclone

Fiji hit by ‘strongest-ever’ cyclone

Fiji was struck by its most powerful ever cyclone on Saturday, according to reports, as the island nation battened down...

21 Feb 2016 5:30 AM IST

Pak mum on pipeline deal with Iran

Pak mum on pipeline deal with Iran

Pakistan has lifted the sanctions on neighbouring Iran pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution, officials said.

21 Feb 2016 5:28 AM IST

Troops retreat from strategic Afghan district

Troops retreat from strategic Afghan district

Afghan forces have pulled out of bases in Musa Qala, a strategic district of the southern province of Helmand, after...

21 Feb 2016 5:27 AM IST

Bishops back Pope Francis’ remarks on Zika

Pope Francis greets the crowd as part of the Jubilee Year at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Saturday. ...

21 Feb 2016 5:25 AM IST

Donald Trump calls for Apple boycott

Donald Trump calls for Apple boycott

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump called on Friday for a boycott of Apple until the computer giant...

21 Feb 2016 12:24 AM IST

US to let Apple keep software

US to let Apple keep software

The Obama administration has told a US magistrate judge it would be willing to allow Apple Inc to retain possession of...

21 Feb 2016 12:23 AM IST

Kremlin fails in bid to rein in Turkey

Kremlin fails in bid to rein in Turkey

Western powers have rejected a Russian bid at the United Nations to halt Turkey’s military actions in Syria, as...

21 Feb 2016 12:21 AM IST