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Maldives President Yameen Abdul Gayoom addressing the nation in Male, Maldives. (Photo: AP)

Maldives declares emergency; ex-leader, Chief Justice arrested

Police arrested former president, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom -- who is also Yameen's half-brother -- at his residence along...

6 Feb 2018 8:42 AM IST

Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari

Wikipedia deletes profiles of Benazir Bhutto's kids

Wikipedia's data showed that she was featured on the encyclopedia primarily because of analysis of news websites that...

6 Feb 2018 1:30 AM IST

Maldivian Opposition supporters shout slogans during a protest as they urge the government to obey a Supreme Court order to release and retry political prisoners, including an ex-President Mohamed Nasheed, in Male on Sunday. AP The political crisis in the Maldives deepened Monday, as the government of the island nation said it would not obey a Supreme Court order to free a group of imprisoned opposition leaders. Placards in Divehi language from left, to right, read, protect the citizens , carry out the supreme courts order, free political prisoners and to uphold justice . (AP Photo/ Mohamed Sharuhaan)

Emergency declared in Maldives

Prez Adudullah Yameen's move gives sweeping powers to security forces.

6 Feb 2018 1:30 AM IST

Paris suspect attacks court's anti-Muslim bias'

On 1st day of trial, Abdeslam refused to answer any questions.

6 Feb 2018 1:30 AM IST

newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, takes oath from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain at the Presidential palace in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan stands behind Kashmiris, says Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

The development budget for the PaK had been doubled.

6 Feb 2018 1:27 AM IST

OTC drugs which are abused in India are cough and cold medicines, pain relievers and medicines for motion sickness.

Health surchage' to be doubled in UK for long-term visitors, including...

The surcharge is paid by all visitors from outside the EU seeking to live in the UK for six months or more to work,...

5 Feb 2018 6:50 PM IST

In 2018, the Indian forces have carried out more than 190 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary, resulting in the deaths of 13 civilians, it said. (Photo: File/Representational)

Pak summons India to condemn unprovoked firing' across LOC

This unprecedented escalation in ceasefire violations by India is continuing from the year 2017.'

5 Feb 2018 6:28 PM IST

The CPEC is a network of infrastructure projects that are currently under construction throughout Pakistan that will connect Chinas Xinjiang province with Gwadar port in Pakistans Balochistan province. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan accuses India of wanting to attack installations, sabotage...

The ministry has issued directives for making foolproof security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident.

5 Feb 2018 6:05 PM IST

Seouls Unification Ministry said on Sunday Kim Yong Nam would lead a 22-strong delegation that was expected to arrive in South Korea on Friday for a three-day trip. (Photo: AP)

Hope for talks: N Korea's nominal leader to attend Olympics in S Korea

Kim Yong Nam's visit comes as Seoul pins its hopes on high-level talks during the February 9-25 Games.

5 Feb 2018 5:44 PM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

Killing for nation: Palestinian man kills pregnant, married Israeli...

A media blackout had been long been imposed on the case.

5 Feb 2018 5:11 PM IST

Besides bilateral engagements, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address members of the Indian community at the Dubai Opera House. (Photo: File)

Modi plans visit to UAE with hopes to boost ties

PM Modi will be in the UAE on February 10 and 11 and will address the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai.

5 Feb 2018 4:47 PM IST

The passenger train hurtled down a side track near Cayce around 2:45am Sunday after a stop 10 miles north in Columbia because a switch was locked in place, diverting it from the main line. (Photo: AP)

Deadly Amtrack train accident 'avoidable': US investigators

Sunday's crash sent 116 of the 147 people on board the New York-to-Miami train to the hospital.

5 Feb 2018 4:10 PM IST