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Xi signs Egypt deals as China looks to boost Mideast clout

After arriving from Saudi Arabia, Xi held talks with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and was to address the...

21 Jan 2016 5:10 PM IST

Sex abuse scandal rocks exclusive New England prep school

Dozens of former students have come forward to say they were raped or molested by employees and schoolmates over the...

21 Jan 2016 4:59 PM IST

Damages are seen due to clashes between the Libyan military and Islamic militias in Benghazi, Libya. (Photo: AP)

Fires erupt as jihadists attack Libya oil facilities

IS, a growing power in strife-torn Libya, has in recent weeks launched repeated attacks from its base.

21 Jan 2016 4:58 PM IST

Injured victims from suicide attack near the Russian Embassy lay on beds at a hospital in Kabul. (Photo: AP)

Taliban attack on Afghan TV employees widely condemned

A suicide bomber struck the minibus with workers from Tolo TV, owned by the private Moby Group, the country's biggest...

21 Jan 2016 4:34 PM IST

China braces for worst cold in 30 years

Beijing is forecast to see a low of -17 degrees Celsius, but some of the most unusual weather patterns were projected...

21 Jan 2016 3:46 PM IST

Tajikistans President Emomali Rahmon. (Photo: AFP)

Fighting radicalism: Tajikistan shaves 13,000 people’s beards

President Emomali Rahmon is known for taking steps to promote and protect Tajikistan’s stability, says a...

21 Jan 2016 3:46 PM IST

WHO confirms second new Ebola case in Sierra Leone

The new case was the aunt of a 22-year-old student who was determined to have died of the virus on January 12.

21 Jan 2016 2:45 PM IST

Saudi Arabias Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir (Photo: AFP)

Saudi minister avoids questions on acquiring nukes

A warning from John Kerry came amid media reports that Saudi Arabia is trying to buy nuclear weapons from Pakistan.

21 Jan 2016 2:22 PM IST

Al Qaeda leader in Syria town, Ariha, assassinated

The assassination is the latest in a series of targeted killings of senior Islamist rebels.

21 Jan 2016 2:14 PM IST

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LeT, Afghan Taliban follow ISI's dictates: militant commander

Saeed, a Taliban commander, claimed that Afghan Taliban chief and his associates have strong and deep ties with...

21 Jan 2016 12:58 PM IST

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'Will challenge Pak court rejection for examining 26/11 boat'

According to Federal Investigation Agency, terrorists of Mumbai attacks used 3boats, including 'Al Fauz' to reach Mumbai...

21 Jan 2016 12:48 PM IST

Taliban sends message of impunity with school massacre

The rampage at Bacha Khan university left 21 people dead and shattered the sense of security growing in the troubled...

21 Jan 2016 12:47 PM IST