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Portuguese Prime minister Antonio Costa arrives for an European Union leaders summit. (Photo: AFP)World
Portugal wants more refugees to help revive dwindling population

Germany has taken over one million asylum-seekers this past year alone, an influx weighing heavily on the European...

22 Feb 2016 11:48 AM IST

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New Zealand city marks 5 years since earthquake which killed 185

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel said there was an incredible opportunity to reimagine and reinvent the city.

22 Feb 2016 11:32 AM IST

Summary of the situation in Fiji after tropical cyclone Winston tore through the Pacific nation. (Photo: AFP)World
Tourists flee Fiji as ‘strongest-ever’ cyclone leaves 17...

Tropical cyclone Winston, the first category five storm in Fiji, hit overnight on Saturday, packing wind gusts of 325...

22 Feb 2016 9:59 AM IST

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on Richter Scale shook western and central Nepal. (Photo: Google Maps)World
Moderate 5.5 earthquake hits Nepal, no casualties reported

No casualties were reported so far from the area.

22 Feb 2016 9:58 AM IST

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Muslim nations must lead in counter-terrorism, says Saudi Prince

Sunni-majority Saudi Arabia and Shiite-majority Iran are fiercely divided on a host of issues and support opposite sides...

22 Feb 2016 9:58 AM IST

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP)World
Why Donald Trump could win the Republican presidential nomination

Eleven states across the country will cast ballots in Republican nominating contests on 'Super Tuesday' (March 1).

22 Feb 2016 9:55 AM IST

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‘You shall not kill’: Pope calls for worldwide ban on...

Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday called for a worldwide ban on the death penalty, saying the commandment “You...

22 Feb 2016 9:35 AM IST

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‘You shall not kill’: Pope calls for worldwide ban on...

The 1.2 billion-member Catholic Church for centuries allowed the death penalty in extreme cases.

22 Feb 2016 9:34 AM IST

People gather in the aftermath of a multiple explosive attack in the Sayyida Zeinab area, 10 km south of Damascus (Photo: AP)World
ISIS blasts kill more than 140 as US, Russia, press for Syria truce

A January attack in the same area, also claimed by ISIS, killed 70 people.

22 Feb 2016 9:33 AM IST

Road workers remove a fallen tree blocking a road near Lami, Fiji after cyclone Winston ripped through the country. (Photo: AFP)World
Five killed in Fiji supercyclone

Humanitarian agencies warn about potential health crisis

22 Feb 2016 6:17 AM IST

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South Korea raps North for calling Park ‘crazy bitch’

South Korea urged North Korea on Sun-day to stop its “vulgar” personal attacks on President Park Geun-hye...

22 Feb 2016 6:09 AM IST

Pro-refugee activist holds up a placard as Australians keep vigil outside the Mater Hospital in Brisbane on Sunday. — AFPWorld
Nauru asylum baby to remain in Australia

Family might be returned to camp if denied refugee status

22 Feb 2016 6:06 AM IST

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