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Six 'militants' killed in Pakistan airstrikes 15 Dec 2015 - 02:28 pm

Islamabad: At least six suspected militants were killed in military airstrikes in Pakistan's tribal areas near the Pakistan-Afghan border on Tuesday. “Pakistan Air...

Political war as Kejriwal alleges CBI raid, government denies 15 Dec 2015 - 02:24 pm

Media members sit outside the Delhi Secretariat building which houses the offices of the state Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other senior officials,...

Japan Airlines to suspend Paris-Narita flights after attacks 15 Dec 2015 - 02:03 pm

A file photo of the first Japan Airlines Boeing 787 airplane. AP Tokyo: Japan Airlines said Tuesday it would suspend flights between Paris...

U.S. defense chief seeks more Turkish help against Islamic State 15 Dec 2015 - 01:53 pm

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks during a joint news conference following a meeting with his British counterpart Michael Fallon at the Pentagon...

Saudi-led coalition says Yemen ceasefire has begun 15 Dec 2015 - 01:22 pm

Armed tribesmen hold weapons aloft and shout slogans during a tribal gathering to show support to the Houthi rebels in Sanaa, Yemen. Riyadh:...

Philippine maid says Singapore couple starved her to 29 kg 15 Dec 2015 - 01:21 pm

Singapore: A Philippine maid has accused a Singaporean couple of starving her for 15 months until her weight dropped to 29 kilos (64...

Thai faces jail for insulting king's dog: Lawyer 15 Dec 2015 - 01:02 pm

Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej wrote a book about Tongdaeng, his dog, praising her obedience. REUTERS Bangkok: A Thai faces prison after being charged...

Afghan opium cultivation drops for first time in six years 15 Dec 2015 - 12:36 pm

An Afghan security force member destroys an illegal poppy crop in the Noor Gal district of eastern Kunar province in this file photo....

One pct of China billionaires jailed for bribery, other crimes: Report 15 Dec 2015 - 11:50 am

BEIJING: Just over one percent of Chinese billionaires identified by the Hurun Report as the country’s richest over the past 17 years have...

Obama expected to move on Taiwan arms sales before year-end 15 Dec 2015 - 11:39 am

U.S. President Barack Obama leaves with U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter (left) after delivering a statement on the counter-Islamic State campaign at the...

Germany says overestimated migrants with fake Syrian passports 15 Dec 2015 - 11:26 am

An immigration officer stamps the papers of refugees from Eritrea and Ethiopia upon their arrival at Kassel Airport in Calden, Germany. A group...

At Las Vegas debate, Republican Cruz may have a Trump problem 15 Dec 2015 - 11:09 am

Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up during a speech at a Donald Trump for president rally in Las Vegas, Nevada...

Kenya charges man for alleged 'attack' plot 15 Dec 2015 - 11:01 am

Nairobi: A Kenyan man has been charged with receiving Iranian training in Iraq to carry out attacks in the east African country. Kenyan...

Hazardous smog hits Shanghai as China's bad air spreads 15 Dec 2015 - 10:55 am

A man wearing a face mask walks on a bridge in front of the financial district of Pudong amid heavy smog in Shanghai,...

Modi, Nawaz likely to meet next month in Switzerland 15 Dec 2015 - 10:45 am

File photo of a meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif recently. Reuters Islamabad: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Kerry, Lavrov begin Syria talks in Moscow 15 Dec 2015 - 10:40 am

US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shake hands as they pose for cameras ahead of a...

Mizoram tops tobacco consumption in India: Official 15 Dec 2015 - 10:38 am

Aizawl: The northeastern state of Mizoram leads India in tobacco consumption with 67.2 percent of its population consuming/smoking various tobacco products, an official...