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Resident of Budapests inner seventh district, these days called the party quarter , are fed up with having to clean the mess left by streams of partygoers drawn from all over Europe by cheap flights, drinks and accommodation. (Photo: AFP)

Sleepless locals tired of Budapest as party hub

Beer rarely costs more than 1.50 euros ($2.50), while a glut of Airbnb flats are on offer for under 30 euros a night.

20 Dec 2017 2:49 AM IST

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day standoff in Doklam since June 16 after the Indian side prohibited the construction of a road in the disputed area by the Chinese Army. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Lessons should be learnt to avoid conflicts: China on Doklam standoff

The two sides attach significance to upcoming round of talks as it would be the first round of talks since the 73-day...

19 Dec 2017 4:14 PM IST

N Korea was widely suspected of being behind the computer virus and ransomware which was reprimanded by many including Britain, but US was yet to follow suit. (Photo: Twitter)

US accuses N Korea of virus affecting 3,00,000 computers in 150...

N Korea was widely suspected of being behind the computer virus and ransomware, WannaCry, which demanded payment to...

19 Dec 2017 12:02 PM IST

The people of Maldives and its business community are alarmed on the implications of the FTA and view it as an aggressive act by China to pursue its own agenda. (Photo: ANI)

China forces Maldives to sign 'Beijing-driven' Free Trade Agreement

The Maldives prez rushed into the agreement without following legal norms which created considerable anti-China...

19 Dec 2017 11:24 AM IST

Troyer put no number on the fatalities, but local media said at least three people were killed. (Photo: AFP)

Multiple deaths as train derails over Washington state highway

Local news outlets reported that dozens of people were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

19 Dec 2017 7:23 AM IST

Under the LTP, signed by China and Pakistan, the key areas of cooperation, till 2030, include Financial Regulations, Connectivity, Energy, Trade and Industrial Parks, Agricultural Development and Poverty Alleviation, Tourism. (Photo: AP)

Pak to allow use of Yuan in trade with China firms

Officials said that the two sides also agreed to support multi-currency direct financing of Pakistan's central and local...

19 Dec 2017 6:34 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addresses the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: AP)

New Pakistan legislation to restrict call for jihad

The proposed new law would be implemented after formal approval of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

19 Dec 2017 6:28 AM IST

US President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Refocusing on America first': Trump admin to outline new national...

The draft emphasizes that US economic security is national security and that it must be ensured with military might.

18 Dec 2017 9:28 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)

Putin may win again: Campaign begins for Russia's presidential...

Putin's top critic Alexei Navalny, 41, has been barred from putting his name on the ballot because of a criminal...

18 Dec 2017 8:31 PM IST

The woman is lucky to be alive after police rescued her from a mine shaft in the states north-west, says New South Wales police. (Photo: Facebook/@nswpoliceforce)

Woman stuck in mine shaft rescued 2 days later, after being spotted by...

The 26-year-old vanished from her home in Lightning Ridge after going for walk, sparking a large-scale search and rescue...

18 Dec 2017 6:26 PM IST

Anis Amri, a 24-year-old Tunisian who had failed to obtain asylum, rammed a stolen truck into crowds at the market on the Breitscheidplatz, a popular destination for Berliners and tourists alike.(Photo: AFP)

Angela Merkel to meet relatives of victims, one year after Christmas...

An Islamic jihadist ploughed a truck into a Christmas market crowd killing 12 in 2016.

18 Dec 2017 6:13 PM IST

There was no immediate public comment by Hernandez, whose sister Hilda Hernandez, a Cabinet minister, died on Saturday in a helicopter crash. (Photo: AP)

Juan Orlando Hernandez wins Honduras' disputed election, unrest...

Salvador Nasralla called for more protests on Monday and vowed to take his claims of fraud before the Organisation of...

18 Dec 2017 4:44 PM IST