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A court in Bangladesh on Monday extended the bail of imprisoned ex-prime minister and main opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia until March 13 in a graft case. (Photo: File)

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia gets 7 more years in jail over graft case

Zia is already serving a jail term since February after being convicted in another case related to embezzlement of funds...

29 Oct 2018 12:41 PM IST

Jair Bolsonaro, waves after voting in the presidential runoff election in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Brazil elects far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as new president

His opponent, leftist candidate Fernando Haddad, said he would fight to 'defend the freedoms of those 45 million people'...

29 Oct 2018 11:33 AM IST

Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli also said he would revive the China-backed USD 2.5 billion hydropower project which was scrapped by the previous government. (Photo: PTI)

Nepal PM KP Oli admitted to ICU over worsening health condition

Oli was rushed to the hospital on late Sunday evening after he complained about difficulty in breathing.

29 Oct 2018 10:34 AM IST

The speaker also questioned Sirisenas decision to withdraw the security of Wickremesinghe. (Photo: AP)

US calls on Sri Lankan President Sirisena to immediately reconvene...

UN chief Guterres called on the Sri Lanka govt to respect democratic values, constitutional provisions and process and...

29 Oct 2018 9:27 AM IST

The plane lost contact 13 minutes after takeoff, according to the official. The jet was a Boeing 737 MAX 8, according to air tracking service Flightradar 24. (Photo: AP)

Indonesian flight with 189 aboard crashes into sea, wreckage found:...

Debris thought to be from the plane, including aircraft seats, was found near an offshore refining facility in Java Sea,...

29 Oct 2018 8:47 AM IST

Sri Lankas former President and new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse gestures as he arrives at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. (Photo: AFP)

Rajapaksa calls for snap polls in inaugural statement as new PM

New PM Rajapaksa announced snap polls though next parliamentary elections are not due before Feb 2020.

29 Oct 2018 1:26 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans former wife and British-Pakistani journalist Reham Khan asserted that there is no democracy in the country at the moment and it is more of martial law that is governing the nation. (Photo: ANI)

No democracy in Pakistan currently, situation like martial law: Reham...

What democracy is this where without asking people or taking suggestions, without confiding in parliament, decisions are...

28 Oct 2018 7:09 PM IST

Qatars government says it is forming a committee to pursue compensation for damages stemming from its isolation by four Arab countries. (Photo: AP)

Now, foreign workers in Qatar no longer need boss' permission to leave...

All but five per cent of company's workforce, reportedly those in most senior positions, can leave without prior...

28 Oct 2018 6:32 PM IST

The speaker also questioned Sirisenas decision to withdraw the security of Wickremesinghe. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka Parliament speaker recognises Ranil Wickremesinghe as PM

It came as a major relief to the embattled UNP leader, who was sacked last week by President Maithripala Sirisena.

28 Oct 2018 3:56 PM IST

The helicopter was seen enveloped in flames in mobile phone images from the scene and an AFP photographer later saw smoke coming from the wreckage. (Photo: AFP)

Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes after Premier League match

It is not known whether Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was in the aircraft when it crashed.

28 Oct 2018 9:52 AM IST

The mass shooting raised immediate alarm in Jewish communities around the country. Authorities in New York City, Chicago and elsewhere increased security at Jewish centers. (Photo: AP)

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in one of deadliest' attack on Jews...

The suspect, Robert Bowers, was charged with 29 federal counts, including hate crimes and weapons offenses.

28 Oct 2018 8:19 AM IST

Sources said that though junior level officials from both sides were having flag meetings.

Pakistan Supreme Court bans Indian content on television

The CJP suspended verdict of the Lahore High Court allowing Indian content on Pakistani channels

28 Oct 2018 6:30 AM IST