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The Dharmapuri district police suspect the death of a missing girl to be a case of murder, as her relatives allegedly hushed up the issue and planned to cremate her body without informing the police.World
Egypt strafes bomber bases

Attack toll climbs to 305.

26 Nov 2017 12:38 AM IST

The militants, according to a witness, stormed the mosque from several doors and when they opened fire, many worshippers started jumping out of windows.(Photo: AP)World
I fell down, bodies piled up on me: Egypt mosque attack survivor

At least 305 people were killed in Friday's attack on a mosque filled with worshippers in the troubled region of...

25 Nov 2017 6:58 PM IST

Emmerson Mnangagwa, center, and his wife Auxillia, center-right, arrive at the Presidential inauguration ceremony in Harare on Friday. (Photo: AFP)World
Emmerson Mnangagwa is new president

Elections scheduled for 2018 would continue as planned, he said.

25 Nov 2017 12:53 AM IST

Egyptians walk past bodies following a gun and bombing attack at the Rawda mosque on Friday. (Photo: AFP)World
235 people die in Egypt deadly mosque attack

Assailants plant bomb outside mosque, open fire as well.

25 Nov 2017 12:39 AM IST

Emmerson Mnangagwa known as \The Crocodile\ wore a dark suit, red tie and matching handkerchief, and a row of medals on his chest for the ceremony. (Photo: AFP)World
New day in Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as President

Mnangagwa, until recently one of Mugabe's closest allies, took the oath of office at the national sports stadium.

24 Nov 2017 3:47 PM IST

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during a live broadcast at State House in Harare on Sunday. (Photo: AP)World
Mugabe assured safety, immunity as Zimbabwe embarks on new era

Robert Mugabe told negotiators he wanted to die in Zimbabwe and had no plans to live in exile.

24 Nov 2017 11:06 AM IST

Zimbabwe President Emmerson MnangagwaWorld
New era begins in Zimbabwe today

Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has close ties with the army and the security establishment, returned to the country on...

24 Nov 2017 1:35 AM IST

Emmerson MnangagwaWorld
Zimbabwe cheers as Emmerson Mnangagwa returns

Mnangagwa, Mugabe's longtime deputy, was pushed aside earlier this month.

23 Nov 2017 12:37 AM IST

On this historic Tuesday afternoon, the chamber was not big enough to accommodate all the lawmakers and senators who rushed to initiate impeachment against the former independence hero turned pariah. (Photo: AFP)World
37 yrs of excruciating autocracy later, Zimbabwe gets free speech

The session served as an outlet for elected officials, who took the opportunity to denounce the excesses of Mugabe's...

22 Nov 2017 6:03 PM IST

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during a live broadcast at State House in Harare on Sunday. (Photo: AP)World
4 long decades later, President Robert Mugabe's rule comes to end

His former vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as president on Wednesday.

22 Nov 2017 10:48 AM IST

Robert Mugabe resigned as president of Zimbabwe, Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda announced, bringing the curtain down on a 37-year reign.World
Robert Mugabe quits as President of Zimbabwe: Speaker Jacob Mudenda

Mr Mugabe was swept from power as his autocratic rule crumbled within days of a military takeover.

22 Nov 2017 6:58 AM IST

Tuesdays attack is the highest loss of life since 18 people were killed in neighbouring Borno state in September. (Photo: AP)World
50 dead in suicide bomb attack at Nigeria mosque

There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but the attack bears the hallmark of Boko Haram, which typically attacks...

21 Nov 2017 4:27 PM IST

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