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British Airways strike: Cabin crew to strike on Christmas and Boxing Day over low pay

The Unite union has said that thousands of British Airways cabin crew members will go on strike because of "poverty pay and broken promises."

Dec 17, 2016

Quetta suicide attack: Pak terror lies nailed as inquiry commission says no foreign hand

The Quetta terror attack at the main gate of Civil Hospital had led to the death of 70 people and injured another 100 people.

Dec 17, 2016

Syria Civil War: Obama says Syrians' blood on hands of Assad, Russia and Iran as evacuation suspended amid chaos

Obama also warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad saying that he will not be able to "slaughter his way to legitimacy."

Dec 17, 2016

Pakistan takes hard stance on Indus Waters Treaty; will it affect bilateral talks with India?

The World Bank recently paused arbitration between the two countries over two dams being built by India, and asked for "alternative ways" to solve the problem.

Dec 17, 2016

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is more wanted than ever before with a whopping $25 million on his head

The US State Department's "Rewards for Justice Program" in 2011 had offered an initial bounty of $10 million for the elusive militant.

Dec 17, 2016

South China Sea crisis: US demands release of underwater survey drone 'unlawfully' seized by China

The incident hit a new point of tension between the US and Chinese military in the disputed South China Sea waters.

Dec 17, 2016

As the world wakes up to Aleppo tragedy, here are four ongoing wars it seems to have forgotten

Aleppo isn't the only war going on, there are many more going on across the world with as many casualties.

Dec 16, 2016

Aleppo battle: John Kerry accuses Syria of 'massacre' as 50,000 civilians remain trapped in city

There is no justification for the "savage brutality" against civilians shown by the Bashar al-Assad-led Syrian regime and its allies, Kerry said.

Dec 16, 2016

One China policy is sacrosanct, China says it would sever ties with anyone who disrupts it

Donald Trump had enraged Chinese officials by saying that America does not have to necessarily follow the One China policy.

Dec 16, 2016

EgyptAir crash: Traces of explosives found on victims' bodies suggest possible bomb blast on Flight 804

The findings suggest that the crash of EgyptAir flight MS804 may have been caused by a bomb explosion.

Dec 16, 2016

Vijay Diwas: India pays homage to fallen heroes on 45th anniversary of 1971 war with Pakistan

Special programmes are scheduled for Vijay Diwas at the headquarters of the Eastern Command at the Fort William in Kolkata

Dec 16, 2016

Aleppo war: Evacuation of rebels, civilians underway as new ceasefire being worked out

Syrian rebels had prepared to withdraw from Aleppo on Wednesday. However, the ceasefire agreement collapsed within hours.

Dec 15, 2016

China sets up weapons system on artificial islands in South China Sea: US think tank

Citing new satellite images, the think tank said the set-up includes anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems and guns on artificial reefs.

Dec 15, 2016

From capturing Palmyra to making military-grade weapons, is ISIS staging a comeback?

ISIS was believed to have been almost vanquished, what with it being cornered in Mosul and preparing to leave Anbar?

Dec 14, 2016

2013 Hyderabad blasts: Indian Mujahideen's Riyaz Bhatkal enjoys luxurious life under Pakistan's ISI

According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials, Riyaz made a lot of money with the assistance of the ISI.

Dec 14, 2016