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Pope Francis condemns Islamist terror attacks in Good Friday speech [VIDEO]

The Pope said Friday Islamist militants were profaning the name of God,

Mar 26, 2016

Brussels blast: ISIS attackers made 'satanic' bombs with everyday items

Nail varnish remover and drain cleaners were reportedly used in the bombs that killed over 30 people in Brussels.

Mar 26, 2016

U.S. approves $3.2 billion sale of Boeing P-8A patrol planes to UK

The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which oversees foreign arms sales, notified Congress about the potential sale on Thursday.

Mar 26, 2016

Easter 2016: Mexican faithful self-flagellate to mark Easter celebrations

Throngs of Catholic faithful descend in Taxco with whips and thorns for a graphic procession commemorating the crucifixion.

Mar 25, 2016

Brussels attack: Blasts heard as Belgian police continue anti-terror raids

Blasts heard in Brussels following police raids in the district, suspect reportedly neutralised.

Mar 25, 2016

Afghanistan: Explosion heard in Kabul

The blast was heard in the city's diplomatic quarter, according to Reuters.

Mar 25, 2016

Palestinian Christians mark Easter Friday with a political Via Dolorosa

In the West Bank, Palestinian Christians mark Easter Friday with a political Via Dolorosa between two Jewish settlements near Bethlehem.

Mar 25, 2016

ISIS 'finance minister' Haji Imam killed in Syria, says US

Imam, also known as Abdul Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli, was killed in a raid this week, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter said Friday.

Mar 25, 2016

Karnataka 2nd PUC chemistry re-exam 2016 scheduled for March 31 despite student protests

The decision to reschedule the 2nd PUC chemistry examination was taken after the paper was found to be leaked in two centres.

Mar 25, 2016

Arrests made in Brussels raid; Najim Laachraoui was second airport bomber, say Belgian prosecutors

Ten people have been arrested in Europe following the Brussels blasts.

Mar 25, 2016

Holi 2016: 12 unique types of Holi celebrations in Delhi, Punjab, Mathura and other Indian cities

Here's a list of some of the most interesting Holi celebrations and how uniquely it gets celebrated in various parts of the country.

Mar 25, 2016

Indian arrested in Pakistan had no link to govt after premature retirement from Indian Navy: MEA

"India has no interest in interfering in internal matters of any country," says MEA after Pak's claim of 'RAW officer's' arrest.

Mar 25, 2016

Brussels attacks: Indian mother Nidhi Chaphekar not in coma, says employer Jet Airways

Chaphekar and another Jet Airways crew member are being treated in Brussels following blasts at the Zaventem airport Tuesday.

Mar 25, 2016

Defexpo India 2016: Lockheed Martin plans to showcase an array of products, including Javelin, Hellfire and F-35

India is hosting Defence Expo 2016 in South Goa from March 28 to March 31.

Mar 25, 2016

Philippines: Filipino Penitents Subject Themselves to Crucifixions on Good Friday

Groups of men whipped themselves bloody and carried heavy crosses on streets in Tarlac city.

Mar 25, 2016