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Clashes erupt as Hong Kong protest targets Chinese traders

Clashes erupt as Hong Kong protest targets Chinese traders

After issuing warning, police moved forward to disperse crowd of young protesters who say peaceful demonstrations failed...

14 July 2019 1:39 PM IST

Muhammad Ershad, former Bangladesh military dictator dies at 89

Muhammad Ershad, former Bangladesh military dictator dies at 89

He passed away due to complications from old age, Kazi Firoz Rashid, a longtime colleague and lawmaker from his Jatiya...

14 July 2019 1:11 PM IST

11 killed in Afghanistan hotel attack, Taliban claims responsibility

11 killed in Afghanistan hotel attack, Taliban claims responsibility

The siege came to an end after seven hours and three terrorists were killed while two others were arrested, according to...

14 July 2019 12:19 PM IST

$Shanghai battles against China\s rising mountain of trash$ World

Shanghai battles against China-'s rising mountain of trash

Shanghai launched Chiana-'s most ambitious garbage separation and recycling programme ever.

14 July 2019 12:03 PM IST

Sri Lanka PM to appear before Parliamentary committee to probe Easter attacks

Sri Lanka PM to appear before Parliamentary committee to probe Easter...

PM said that the government hopes to adopt laws to curb terrorism while looking forward to working with international...

13 July 2019 4:00 PM IST

Clean them or pay fine! Dubai to impose heavy penalty for dirty cars

Clean them or pay fine! Dubai to impose heavy penalty for dirty cars

This step is taken by the Municipality to preserve its aesthetics and ensure that the city remains attractive for...

13 July 2019 2:27 PM IST

Nepal floods: Police say death toll climbs to 28

Nepal floods: Police say death toll climbs to 28

At least 50 people have been rescued from various places across the country so far, it added.

13 July 2019 2:04 PM IST

â€˜Donâ€™t play with fireâ€™:â€‰China warns US over Taiwan arms deal

â€˜Donâ€™t play with fireâ€™:â€‰China warns US over Taiwan arms deal

Chinaâ€™s latest statement came as Taiwan President was in New York en route to four Caribbean allies, a trip that has...

13 July 2019 12:08 PM IST

51 injured as quake rocks southern Philippines

51 injured as quake rocks southern Philippines

The country-'s most recent deadly quake occurred in April when at least 11 people were killed in a 6.3-magnitude...

13 July 2019 10:56 AM IST

13-year suicide bomber kills five

13-year suicide bomber kills five

No one took responsibility for the attack, but both the Taliban and the IS affiliate have a strong presence in eastern...

13 July 2019 1:25 AM IST

Chinese paramilitary police patrol in Urumqi, western Chinas Xinjiang province. (Photo: AP)

No Xinjiang-like detention camps in Tibet: China

Asked whether he has any figure about the number of people detained in such camps in Tibet, he said â€œthat we didnâ€™t...

13 July 2019 1:22 AM IST

Will not open airspace until India withdraws fighter jets from forward airbases: Pak

Will not open airspace until India withdraws fighter jets from forward...

The CAA official also contested India-'s claim that Delhi had opened its airspace for Pakistan, the report said.

12 July 2019 7:01 PM IST