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The National and Pacific Tsunami Warning Centers said there was no risk of a tsunami as result of the quake. (Photo: Google Map

7.0-magnitude quake strikes eastern Russia: USGS

The quake occurred at a depth of 153 kilometres and took place about 92 kilometres northeast of the Russian town of...

30 Jan 2016 2:23 PM IST

A selection of Europes most wanted criminal suspects. (Photo: AFP)

Europe launches 'most wanted' list, Paris attack suspects featured

The site features photos and descriptions of fugitives convicted or suspected of committing serious crimes.

30 Jan 2016 1:36 PM IST

Health workers fumigating to combat Zika virus in Lima, Peru.(Photo:AP)

Zika vaccine may be ready by year end: developer

A vaccine for the Zika virus, which has been linked to severe birth defects in thousands of infants, could be ready for...

30 Jan 2016 1:30 PM IST

A displaced Iraqi Yazidi woman wipes her eyes at the Bajid Kandala camp near Tigris River, in Kurdistans western Dohuk province

ISIS sex slaves forced to undergo two-finger virginity test: HRW

These women were forced to undergo virginity tests conducted by Kurdish officials to determine rape, according to HRW.

30 Jan 2016 1:25 PM IST

Coalition partners will review progress to date and discuss ways to defeat this terrorist group- AP

Anti ISIS alliance to meet in Rome

The coalition of mainly Western and Arab powers is training and arming Iraqi government and Syrian rebel forces to fight...

30 Jan 2016 10:14 AM IST

The operation to save the men trapped more than 200 metres underground took two hours - AP

4 miners rescued in China after 36 days trapped underground

The men were shown being wrapped in military blankets, blindfolded to protect their eyes, and put into ambulances.

30 Jan 2016 10:10 AM IST

Trump outshines other celebrities on social media

Trump has also proved his social media clout over his fellow Republican candidates.

30 Jan 2016 9:34 AM IST

Anti ISIS alliance to meet in Rome

The coalition of mainly Western and Arab powers is training and arming Iraqi government and Syrian rebel forces to fight...

30 Jan 2016 9:32 AM IST

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Obama looks to take fight to IS in Libya

Obama will host the Italian head of state, President Sergio Mattarella, at the White House on February 8.

30 Jan 2016 9:30 AM IST

Girls read the Quran, Islams holy book, at a local madrassa (seminary) in Karachi. (Photo: AP)

182 madrasas in Pakistan sealed

230 educational institutions shut for inadequate security

30 Jan 2016 6:31 AM IST

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump talks as rival candidates Mike Huckabee (from left) and Rick Santorum . — AFP

Donald Trump rules President debate even as he sits it out

Republican frontrunner’s insurgent candidacy threatens to scramble the Republican coalition

30 Jan 2016 5:57 AM IST

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina (Photo: AP)

Hillary can’t become US President: Carly Fiorina

In an unhinged personal attack, Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina dug up the extra-marital trysts of...

30 Jan 2016 5:54 AM IST