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Clashes broke out between Hong Kong Police and anti-government demonstrators on Monday morning ahead of what is expected to be a massive pro-democracy rally on the 22nd anniversary of citys handover from British rule to China. (Photo: ANI)

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Hong Kong protests: Early clashes witnessed between police and...

At about 7:20 am (local time), police charged towards protesters who had camped out on the street since 4 am.

1 July 2019 9:18 AM IST

Churu in Rajasthan recorded the highest temperature of 48.9 degrees Celsius on Monday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. (Representational Image)

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Europe sweats as record breaking temperature soars

Wildfires burned tracts of land in France and Spain at the weekend as Europe sweltered in record-breaking temperatures.

30 Jun 2019 9:53 PM IST

US President Donald Trump heads for the Demilitarised Zone dividing the two Koreas on Sunday and a possible impromptu summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in what would be a remarkable diplomatic spectacle. (Photo: AFP)

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'We have chemistry' and other 'surreal' quotes from historic Trump-Kim...

It was a historic first as Donald Trump stepped over a small concrete block onto North Korean soil.

30 Jun 2019 9:32 PM IST

Earlier last year, the South District Police raided an illegal casino in the Sainik Farm and arrested 36 persons. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

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Casinos in China use hidden cams, facial recognition to spot hidden...

The technology uses algorithms that process the way customers behave at the betting table to determine their risk...

30 Jun 2019 8:27 PM IST

A source at the scene said, Stephanie Grisham got in an all-out brawl with North Korean officials. (Photo: ANI)

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White House press secretary left bruised after brawl with North Korea...

Trump met Kim in the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea, making him first sitting US president to set foot...

30 Jun 2019 8:09 PM IST

The auxiliary bishop of Hong Kongs Catholic Diocese, the Rev. Joseph Ha, appealed to the protesters to avoid violence. (Photo: Representational)

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Hong Kong prepared for more protests on handover anniversary

Activists have also said they will try to disrupt an annual flag-raising ceremony attended by senior officials.

30 Jun 2019 7:47 PM IST

What a beautiful couple, he quipped before his audience of Air Force personnel, referring to Ivanka Trump and Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

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Watch: Trump calls daughter Ivanka, Mike Pompeo 'beauty and the beast'

Donald Trump was giving an address to the Air Force personnel at the Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek on Sunday.

30 Jun 2019 7:02 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)

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8 election commission employees killed in Afghanistan

The Taliban used explosive-filled vehicles to attack Maruf district centre in southern Kandahar province.

30 Jun 2019 5:38 PM IST

Doha had on June 24 announced that it has decided to invest USD 3 billion in Pakistan which is grappling to overcome a severe financial crisis. (Photo: ANI)

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Pakistan receives USD 500 from Qatar

This was announced on Monday after a two-day visit of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani to Pakistan.

30 Jun 2019 3:40 PM IST

$Suhail Shaheen said both sides are looking for \tangible results\ as they try to hammer out the fine print of agreements that will see the eventual withdrawal of over 20,000 U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan, and end Americas longest-running war. (Photo: AP)$ World