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Often called the \Mother of the Nation\ and \Mama Winnie,\ Madikizela-Mandela fought to keep South Africas anti-apartheid struggle in the international spotlight while her husband, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned. (Photo: AP)World
Huge crowds turn out for Madikizela-Mandela's final journey

Thousands of mourners packed a 40,000-seat stadium to celebrate the powerful figure who was buried as a national hero.

14 April 2018 5:25 PM IST

President Donald TrumpWorld
Trump considers re-joining Pacific Trade Pact

Trump announced this during a meeting with lawmakers at the White House.

14 April 2018 4:35 PM IST

They targeted a scientific research facility in the Damascus area, a chemical weapons storage facility west of the city of Homs and a third location that contained both a command post and a chemical weapons equipment storage facility in the same area. (Photo: AFP)World
Syria strikes: Here's everything you need to know

Strikes were aimed at "chemical weapons infrastructure" in what US billed as a warning against Assad employing such...

14 April 2018 3:54 PM IST

Damascus skies erupt with service to air missile fire as the U.S. launches an attack on Syria targeting different parts of the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria, early Saturday, April 14, 2018. Syrias capital has been rocked by loud explosions that lit up the sky with heavy smoke as U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in retaliation for the countrys alleged use of chemical weapons. (Photo: AP)World
Israeli official justifies US-led strikes on Syria

Tensions have been running high between Israel and its arch-foe Iran, a key backer of the Syrian regime.

14 April 2018 2:55 PM IST

Most of Winnie Mandelas 38-year marriage to Nelson was spent apart, leaving her to raise their two daughters alone as she kept his political dream alive. (Photo: AFP)World
South Africa lays to rest 'Mama' Winnie Mandela today

A 21-gun salute will be fired and a full honour guard is expected to escort Winnie's remains to her final resting place.

14 April 2018 1:46 PM IST

Opinions are mixed about the slim 21-year-old who appears regularly on the Kohenoor News channel in Lahore, capital of Pakistans eastern province of Punjab, but Malik says she has achieved her childhood dream. (Photo: Twitter | @Marvia_Malik)World
Smashing stereotypes: Pak's 1st transgender anchor pushes boundaries

The story of Marvia Malik's life, and her demeanour, impressed the selection panel at Kohenoor News, which hired her as...

14 April 2018 11:55 AM IST

Such actions will not be left without consequences. All responsibility for them rests with Washington, London and Paris, the Russian ambassador said. (Photo: AP)World
Russia retaliates to US air strike in Syria, warns of consequences

Russian ambassador to the US said that insulting the Russian president is unacceptable and inadmissible.

14 April 2018 9:13 AM IST

A US official said the strikes had targeted chemical production facilities. Another official said multiple types of bombs were used, and a variety of targets chosen. (Photo: AFP)World
US, Britain, France jointly strike Syria; Trump warns Russia, Iran

Shortly after Trump began a White House address to announce the action, large explosions were heard in the Syrian...

14 April 2018 7:26 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)World
Nawaz Sharif can't contest elections for life, rules Pak apex court

The apex court said that under the country's Constitution, no person once disqualified from office by the top court can...

14 April 2018 6:17 AM IST

Anand Patel, popular among his friends by the name of Happy, came to the US along with his twin brother Akash Patel in 2009 for studies. (Photo: Facebook)World
Indian-American entrepreneur among 6 dead in Arizona plane crash

The plane which was headed to Las Vegas crashed onto a Scottsdale golf course, some 15 minutes after takeoff from the...

13 April 2018 9:01 PM IST

On October 3, Mondal set himself on fire in front of his factory to commit suicide in protest after he some club members allegedly threatened him for complaining to councillor of ward no 49 Subrata Polley.World
Indian man dies in Japan's immigration detention centre's shower room

Guards at the facility found the man, who was in his 30s, in a shower room with a towel wrapped around his neck.

13 April 2018 6:58 PM IST

The lights of the Eiffel Tower are exceptionally switched off in Paris in support of the Syrian city of Aleppo. (Photo: AFP)World
Eiffel Tower shuts due to strike

The Eiffel Tower was shut on Friday due to a strike by security personnel over the suspension of three of their...

13 April 2018 5:48 PM IST

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