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Despite leading in most of the pre-caucus polls, the 69-year-old real estate billionaire finished second. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump admits skipping debate may have cost him in Iowa

‘I think some people were disappointed that I didn't go into the debate,’ Trump said.

3 Feb 2016 5:48 PM IST

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Muslim butcher's shop sprayed with bullets in Corsica

Corsica, known as ‘Isle of Beauty’ was rocked by anti-Arab riots over Christmas.

3 Feb 2016 5:47 PM IST

Army Gen. John Campbell, commander, Operation Resolute Support US Forces (Photo: AP)

Haqqani network remains most capable threat in Afghanistan, says US

General John F Campbell said al-Qaeda has been significantly weakened in Afghanistan.

3 Feb 2016 4:28 PM IST

French President Francois Hollande. (Photo: AP)

French govt wants to extend state of emergency declared after Nov 13

The measure proposed Wednesday in a Cabinet meeting now requires parliament's approval.

3 Feb 2016 3:41 PM IST

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Afghan insurgents kill 10-year-old boy who joined militia

The boy had fought Taliban alongside his uncle on many occasions.

3 Feb 2016 3:04 PM IST

US President Barck Obama (R) and British Prime Minister David Cameron. (Photo: AFP)

US to soon provide more aid for Syria: Obama tells Cameron

The two leaders are urging an end to Libya's political stalemate.

3 Feb 2016 2:09 PM IST

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Canadian who says he fought ISIS detained in Australia

Australian Border Force and Immigration Department officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

3 Feb 2016 2:08 PM IST

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KFC wins China payout over mutant chicken rumours

Yum is battling to turn around its fortunes in China, its largest market, where its sales have taken a serious hit

3 Feb 2016 12:13 PM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. (Photo: AP)

Dalai Lama portraits confiscated in China

The aim was to 'crack down on pornography and illegal publications, which include portraits of the Dalai Lama', ahead of...

3 Feb 2016 11:03 AM IST

Aedes aegypti mosquito is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil.

US Red Cross asks blood donors to wait 28 days after visiting Zika...

The disaster relief agency also asked that donors who give blood and subsequently develop symptoms of Zika within 14...

3 Feb 2016 11:02 AM IST

Air Force One (Photo: whitehouse.gov)

US Air Force, Boeing begin work on new Air Force One

Air Force One costs about USD 180,000 an hour to fly and provides the president with a spacious office, a meeting room...

3 Feb 2016 11:01 AM IST

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2 injured as explosion forces plane to turn back in Somalia

There was no immediate explanation of the explosion from the airline or Somali government officials.

3 Feb 2016 10:59 AM IST