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More Afghan civilians killed by US security forces than by insurgents: UNWest Asia
More Afghan civilians killed by US security forces than by insurgents:...

Afghan civilians are being killed in greater numbers by US and pro-government forces than by the Taliban and other...

24 April 2019 1:36 PM IST

Kim Jong Un in Russia for his first summit with Vladimir PutinWorld
Kim Jong Un in Russia for his first summit with Vladimir Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into Russia by train, Russian media reported, for his first trip...

24 April 2019 1:27 PM IST

Sri Lanka: 8 of 9 bombers identified, two millionaire brothers, 1 womanWorld
Sri Lanka: 8 of 9 bombers identified, two millionaire brothers, 1...

It is interesting that a Sri Lankan family’s involvement has come into discussion after ISIS has claimed the...

24 April 2019 12:46 PM IST

Indonesia releases special stamp on Ramayana themeWorld
Indonesia releases special stamp on Ramayana theme

A specially signed version of the stamp will be on display at the Philately Museum in Jakarta, the statement said.

24 April 2019 10:22 AM IST

Indian-origin ‘Yogi’ wins poll in JapanWorld
Indian-origin ‘Yogi’ wins poll in Japan

Puranik Yogendra, a naturalised Japanese, secured 6,477 votes, the fifth highest of the 226,561 valid ballots cast, in...

24 April 2019 2:54 AM IST

Most people put to death in Saudi Arabia are beheaded with a sword. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)West Asia
Saudi Arabia executes 37 convicted of ‘terrorism’

At least 100 people have been executed in Saudi Arabia since the start of the year.

24 April 2019 2:37 AM IST

India warned Sri Lanka of threat 2 hours before suicide attacks: ReportWorld
India warned Sri Lanka of threat 2 hours before suicide attacks:...

ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks on Tuesday, without providing evidence of its involvement.

23 April 2019 8:36 PM IST

More attacks possible as some people with explosives on run: Sri Lanka PMWorld
More attacks possible as some people with explosives on run: Sri Lanka...

He said he believed the Easter day attacks had links to Islamic State.

23 April 2019 7:58 PM IST

More than 50 feared killed in landslide at Myanmar jade mine: PoliceWorld
More than 50 feared killed in landslide at Myanmar jade mine: Police

-'Fifty-four people are missing in the mud,-' a duty officer from the Hpakant police station in Kachin told AFP.

23 April 2019 4:36 PM IST

ISIS: Amidst fanfare and support, there are regrets, sorrows and sadness...West Asia
ISIS: Amidst fanfare and support, there are regrets, sorrows and...

The women say it was misguided religious faith, naivety, a search for something to believe in youthful rebellion.

23 April 2019 4:11 PM IST

Xi Jinping shows off new missile destroyers in China\s naval paradeWorld
Xi Jinping shows off new missile destroyers in China-'s naval parade

President Xi Jinping reviewed a major naval parade through mist and rain to mark 70 years since the founding of China-'s...

23 April 2019 3:37 PM IST

US sanctions on Iran oil will escalate middle-east scramble: ChinaWorld
US sanctions on Iran oil will escalate middle-east scramble: China

China warned that the US decision to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil will -'intensify turmoil-' in the Middle...

23 April 2019 2:59 PM IST

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