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Argentina's Scioli seeks first-round presidential vote win 25 Oct 2015 - 04:49 pm

Presidential candidate Daniel Scioli waves to supporters during a rally in Quilmes, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, October 20, 2015. Reuters/Marcos Brindicci ...

Palestinians suspicious of al-Aqsa monitoring promoted by Kerry 25 Oct 2015 - 04:39 pm

Israeli police officers take positions on the roof of al-Aqsa mosque during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City September 28, 2015. Reuters/Amir...

US, Saudi Arabia to bolster support for moderate Syrian opposition 25 Oct 2015 - 03:42 pm

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) meets with King Salman of Saudi Arabia (R) in Diriyah Farm, Saudi Arabia, October 24, 2015....

Blair concedes link between Iraq invasion and rise of IS 25 Oct 2015 - 01:01 pm

LONDON: Britain's ex-leader Tony Blair again apologised Sunday for certain aspects of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, adding there were "elements of truth"...

Congolese begin voting on longtime leader's bid to extend rule 25 Oct 2015 - 12:24 pm

A photo taken in Brazzaville on October 24, 2015 shows a billboard in support of referendum allowing the longtime Congolese president to seek...

Death toll rises to 30 from US strike on Afghan hospital 25 Oct 2015 - 12:19 pm

Medical staff treat wounded colleagues and patients in a hospital run by charity MSF in Kunduz on October 3, 2015 after the facility...

12 injured in scuffle at Turkish vote in Tokyo embassy 25 Oct 2015 - 12:13 pm

Turkish voters gather in front of the Turkish embassy in Tokyo while Japanese riot policemen stand guard on October 25, 2015, following a...

Female bomber kills three in Nigeria's Maiduguri: Witnesses 25 Oct 2015 - 12:06 pm

Nigerian soldiers patrol in the north of Borno state close to former Boko Haram camp on June 5, 2013 near Maiduguri Maiduguri, Nigeria:...

Gold monetisation scheme may be ready in weeks: Modi 25 Oct 2015 - 11:57 am

NEW DELHI: A programme to attract gold owned by households into a bank deposit scheme to monetise the precious metal could be ready...

Texas deluged by rain in Patricia's wake, flash floods hit Houston 25 Oct 2015 - 11:44 am

Siobhan Nelson, 4, uses an umbrella to guard against rain while standing near a road flooded by Bull Creek in Austin, Texas on...

Will do three films a year: Shah Rukh Khan's birthday resolution 25 Oct 2015 - 11:36 am

By Nivedita Hyderabad: For over two decades, the magic of his acting, persona and charm has regaled Bollywood buffs, and the saga continues....

Shatrughan says BJP has sidelined him 25 Oct 2015 - 11:34 am

Shatrughan Sinha Patna: BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha on Sunday accused the party leadership of sidelining him in the assembly elections in Bihar, and...

Guatemalan comedian favored to win presidency with politicians in disrepute 25 Oct 2015 - 11:01 am

Guatemalan presidential candidate Jimmy Morales (C) greets supporters before a political rally in downtown Guatemala City, in this October 22, 2015 file photo. ...

Poland votes, conservative euro-sceptic party looks set to win 25 Oct 2015 - 10:43 am

A couple prepare to cast their ballots at a polling station in Przecieszyn, Poland October 25, 2015. By Justyna Pawlak and Gabriela Baczynska...

Ministry approves induction of women as fighter pilots 25 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

New Delhi: The defence ministry has approved the Indian Air Force's proposal to induct women as fighter pilots, and the first batch of...

In race for White House, guns no longer a taboo 25 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

WASHINGTON: In the race for the White House, the hot button issue of guns is no longer a taboo, despite its potential to...

Jordan proposes TV cameras to defuse Jerusalem tensions: Kerry 25 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Jordan's King Abdullah (R) meets U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Amman. Photo: Reuters By Arshad Mohammed and Ori Lewis AMMAN/JERUSALEM: U.S....