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Ratish Chandra Bhowmik disappearance comes a fortnight after seven terrorists from the Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh were sentenced to death for murdering the caretaker of a Sufi shrine in November 2015. (Representational Image)

Liberal Hindu Bangladeshi lawyer disappears after Islamist trials

Ratish Chandra Bhowmik, a respected prosecutor and champion of minority rights, has not been seen since Friday morning.

1 April 2018 5:56 PM IST

In addition to the 16 Palestinians killed, more than 1,400 were wounded, 758 of them by live fire, with the remainder hurt by rubber bullets and tear gas inhalation, according to the Gazan health ministry. (Photo: AFP)

US blocks UN draft calling for restraint, investigation into clashes...

The proposed statement stressed the need to promote peace between Israel and the Palestinians based on a two-state...

1 April 2018 5:06 PM IST

The United States and South Korea kicked off a low-key joint military drill Sunday as a diplomatic thaw over North Korea gathered pace. (Representational Image)

US, South Korea begin low-key army drills amid diplomatic thaw

Pyongyang has remained relatively quiet on the issue in recent weeks.

1 April 2018 3:20 PM IST

In a Twitter post about 90 minutes after the shooting at a Walmart store in suburban Denver, police said investigators had confirmed that two men were dead and a woman was taken to a local hospital, but no further details were given. (Photo: AFP)

Brave new world of retail: Walmart's new strategy to get shoppers to...

Walmart is the largest retailer to hit upon the combination of retail and health insurance, but it is not the first.

1 April 2018 2:51 PM IST

Fishermen from both countries are frequently arrested for straying into each others territorial waters while fishing along the Sir Creek area of Gujarat in the Arabian sea. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

52 Indian fishermen arrested for straying into the Pak's territorial...

These fishermen spend years in jail before any goodwill gesture on part of the government comes as a relief for them.

1 April 2018 2:03 PM IST

Boko Haram attacks on military bases were a frequent tactic as the group gained in size and strength, using the weapons and ammunition seized to capture swathes of territory in the northeast in 2013 and 2014. (Photo: AP)

Four teenage girls launch deadly suicide attack in Nigeria, 2 killed

The suspected Boko Haram attack took place late Friday in the northeast Borno state capital of Maiduguri.

1 April 2018 1:13 PM IST

Two students at the Birmingham Metropolitan College campus in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

UK teachers' union warns against hijab ban

Teachers fear that ban may spark backlash from local communities.

1 April 2018 3:07 AM IST

Stephen Hawking passes away at 76 (Photo: AFP)

Sending Hawking to space: Family, friends bid adieu at private funeral...

Tributes poured in from around the world upon Hawking's death, from Queen Elizabeth II to NASA.

31 March 2018 8:27 PM IST

Stephon Clarks death was the most recent in a string of fatal shootings of black men by police that have triggered protests across the United States and fuelled a national debate about bias in the American criminal justice system. (Photo: AP)

Shoot us down, we shut you down: California protests police shooting...

More than 80 police and California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear blocked protesters from marching onto a highway.

31 March 2018 5:53 PM IST

If there is no explanation, the Russian side will deem the actions towards our plane as illegal and also reserve the right to take similar action against British airlines, it said in a statement. (Photo: Pixabay/ Representational)

Moscow demands explanation after Britain searches Russian passenger...

Russia's Ministry of Transport said on Saturday that Moscow would demand an official explanation from Britain.

31 March 2018 5:29 PM IST

Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and Prince William. (Photo: AP)

Kate Middleton's close relative David Mathews charged for raping niece

David Matthews was taken into custody for questioning last Tuesday by investigators with France's Brigade for the...

31 March 2018 4:41 PM IST

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an independent investigation into deadly clashes in Gaza between Palestinians and Israeli troops, while Security Council members urged restraint on both sides. (Photo: File)

Independent, transparent investigation: UN chief on recent clashes in...

15 people were killed and more than 750 wounded by Israeli fire as Palestinian protesters marched to Gaza's border with...

31 March 2018 4:08 PM IST