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While the raids were welcomed in a country teeming with official corruption, a court order to slaughter all 92 birds set off a flurry of criticism. (Photo: File/Representational)

After busting illegal cockfighting racket, Cambodian police kill, eat...

Scores of people were initially detained in the police raid, but most have since been released after receiving light...

28 Dec 2017 5:41 PM IST

Visibly distressed relatives searching for their loved ones inside the medical facility slapped their heads in fury as they cried and cursed the government for seemingly being unable to end the regular carnage on their streets. (Photo: AFP)

Kabul: Multiple blasts by IS at cultural festival injures dozens, 40...

The main explosion was followed by two smaller bomb blasts as victims and survivors were leaving the scene.

28 Dec 2017 5:09 PM IST

30-year-old Rebecca Dykes was working at the British Embassy in the Lebanese capital, pursuing her passion for travel and engaging in humanitarian work, oblivious to the brutal death she was soon to be faced with. (Photo: AFP)

Uber driver accused of murder says raped UK woman for wearing short...

Hawchieh had untowardly images and videos of taking part in a sex act with a fish,' on his Facebook profile.

28 Dec 2017 4:07 PM IST

Sources said that the home department and jail authorities would study the report and then take a decision.

Nigeria jail break: 4 prisoners dead, 36 missing, say police

Seven inmates were recaptured, while an axe, which was used to attack the kitchen staff, was seized.

28 Dec 2017 2:55 PM IST

The declaration made Guatemala the first, and so far, only country to follow US President Donald Trumps lead in saying its embassy would be relocated to Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP/File)

Moving Embassy to Jerusalem without any pressure from US: Guatemala

This was a decision by the government, the state and the foreign policy of Guatemala,' minister Sandra Jovel said.

28 Dec 2017 2:53 PM IST

The ministry said Ugandan forces had launched air and artillery strikes in a joint operation with DR Congos army on Dec 22 against Allied Democratic Forces. (Photo: AFP/File)

100 rebels killed in DR Congo strikes, says Uganda army

Those who survived are roaming in areas of North Kivu, but forces are pursuing them,' said defence ministry...

28 Dec 2017 2:51 PM IST

Overall the UN budget has been reduced by five per cent or around USD 286 million in actual terms. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

UN cuts budget of military group monitoring India-Pak ceasefire line

The General Assembly allocated USD 19,754,400 for its UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan for 2018-19.

28 Dec 2017 2:49 PM IST

The waves of plastic flooding into rivers and oceans have been causing problems for years, clogging waterways in cities, increasing the risk of floods, and injuring or killing marine animals who ingest or become trapped by plastic packaging. (Photo: AFP)

Sea of plastic: Bali announces garbage emergency'

Often dubbed a paradise on earth, the Indonesian holiday island has become an embarrassing poster child for the...

28 Dec 2017 2:00 PM IST

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which comes days after a suicide bomber killed six civilians in an assault near an Afghan intelligence agency compound in the city. (Photo: AP)

40 dead, several others injured in multiple blasts near media outlet...

Afghan media has previously been targeted by militants, underlying the risks faced by journalists in the war-torn...

28 Dec 2017 1:24 PM IST

The billboard adverts are part of the ongoing human rights campaign in the city, which kicked-off with more than 100 taxis carrying similar slogans. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Freedom through billboards: #FreeBalochistan reaches NYC Times Square

The billboards highlight Pakistan's kidnappings, torture, and massacres in occupied Balochistan.

28 Dec 2017 12:56 PM IST

Newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

S Korean Prez says sex slave deal with Japan flawed amid victims'...

Thousands of women were sent to front-line military brothels to provide sex to Japanese soldiers during World War II.

28 Dec 2017 12:04 PM IST

Saint Petersburg is one of the cities to host the World Cup in summer 2018 in Russia, and security services have been stepping up security measures. (Photo: AFP)

Homemade bomb blast in Russian supermarket injures 10

The incident comes several months after Russia's second city was rocked with a metro bombing in April which killed 16...

28 Dec 2017 11:28 AM IST