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Nepal: Curfew clamped in Tarai after two killed in clash with cops

The injured included five protesters and two policemen who were said to be in a critical condition.

Nov 22, 2015

US Navy likely to decide on new carrier-based drone in 2017 budget

More information about the new drone is expected in the coming months.

Nov 22, 2015

South China Sea: Avoid political provocation, China warns US

China insists it has undisputed sovereignty over most of the South China Sea.

Nov 22, 2015

Three female suicide bombers killed in Cameroon bomb blast

Boko Haram has waged a six-year campaign for an Islamist state in northeastern Nigeria.

Nov 22, 2015

Vatican City: Five, including reporters, to face trial over 'Vatileaks' scandal

The first hearing in the trial will begin on Tuesday, 24 November.

Nov 22, 2015

In the wake of Paris attacks, concerns over France curbing basic rights

Civil libertarians say crackdown could leave basic rights curtailed even after crisis.

Nov 22, 2015

Russia: Western leaders agree to extend sanctions by six months

Western countries have said all elements of Minsk need to be fulfilled before they can consider easing the sanctions.

Nov 22, 2015

Turkish Airlines plane headed to Istanbul from US diverted due to bomb threat

All the passengers and crew have been safely moved to the terminal at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Nov 22, 2015

Iran: Six world powers to redesign Arak reactor as part of nuclear deal

The fate of the nuclear reactor in Iran was one of the toughest sticking points in the long nuclear negotiations.

Nov 22, 2015

Bangladesh: Two Islamist opposition leaders executed for 1971 war crimes

The leaders were hanged simultaneously on two separate platforms, said police officials.

Nov 22, 2015

Amid voters' woes, 47 percent turnout in Gujarat local polls

The two-phase Gujarat civic polls are being held in 572 municipal wards.

Nov 22, 2015

UFO sighting 2015: Cigar-shaped object with 2 bright lights on astronaut's photo sparks alien buzz

A picture with a cigar-shaped object shared by astronaut Scott Kelly has sparked off aliens existence.

Nov 21, 2015

Gujarat civic body polls: 10 things to know about municipal elections

A total of 1,856 candidates are contesting across 568 seats in six municipal corporations - Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Jamnagar, Rajkot and Bhavnagar

Nov 21, 2015

Asean summit: Anti-Obama and TPP protesters march on first day

Several groups in Malaysia gathered outside the venue for the 27th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (21 November) to protest against US President Barack Obama and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement. One protester said Obama should never have been invited to Malaysia.

Nov 21, 2015