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French teacher in avalanche tragedy faces manslaughter probe

A 16-year-old girl died on spot while a 14-year-old boy died later in hospital.

15 Jan 2016 2:27 PM IST

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan PM vows to eradicate honour killings after Oscar nod

Hundreds of women are murdered by their relatives in Pakistan each year on the grounds of defending family 'honour'.

15 Jan 2016 2:11 PM IST

Former US President George W. Bush (Photo: AFP)

Did you know: George Bush page most edited on Wikipedia

Bush, in office from 2001 to 2009, topped the list with 45,862 edits to his Wikipedia page.

15 Jan 2016 2:10 PM IST

A police officer gives a hand signal to a squad mate as they search a building after an explosion in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Police say Jakarta attack funded by IS in Syria

Supporters of the Islamic State group also circulated a claim of responsibility for the attack.

15 Jan 2016 1:56 PM IST

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Donald Trump responds to Nikki Haley, says he is angry at mess in US

Haley was present in the audience along with her husband when a question was asked from Trump about her remarks.

15 Jan 2016 1:52 PM IST

Chinese prefer Pakistan, want to move away India as neighbour: survey

The border dispute and protection to Dalai Lama and his associates whom China regards as separatists led to adverse view...

15 Jan 2016 12:58 PM IST

Indian given special visa by Australia to attend father

Indian given special visa by Australia to attend father's funeral

He will be allowed to return to Australia after he escorts his father's body to India.

15 Jan 2016 12:37 PM IST

Charlie Hebdo cartoon depicts drowned Syrian boy as sex attacker,...

The cartoon depicts two male creatures running after terrified women.

15 Jan 2016 11:54 AM IST

Islamic extremists attack African Union peacekeepers base in Somalia

Fighting is still going on inside the base.

15 Jan 2016 11:52 AM IST

Indian-American gets $1 million for selling record jackpot ticket

City officials described Atwal as a cornerstone in the community.

15 Jan 2016 10:49 AM IST

Detained American Navy sailors in an undisclosed location in Iran. (Photo: AP)

US sailors made 'navigational error' into Iranian waters: Pentagon

Carter said the sailors apparently did not radio in to tell their commanders they were off-course before encountering...

15 Jan 2016 10:28 AM IST

Indonesian soldiers man armored vehicles as they guard near the site where an attack occurred in Jakarta. (Photo: AP)

Indonesia on security alert as police probe attacks

A police car and half-dozen officers were seen guarding the French embassy near the attack site.

15 Jan 2016 10:26 AM IST