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Sri Lanka Election 2015: Where to Watch Live as Rajapaksa Aims for Political Comeback

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa is hoping to return to the political stage as the Prime Minister.

Aug 14, 2015

Independence Day 2015: Where to Watch President Pranab Mukherjee's Speech Live on Eve of I-Day

President Pranab Mukherjee will address the nation on the eve of the country's 69th Independence Day.

Aug 14, 2015

69th Independence Day: Pak PM Nawaz Sharif, President Hussain Refrain from Attacking India; Will PM Modi Reciprocate?

Narendra Modi had on Friday conveyed his greetings to Pakistan on its 69th Independence Day

Aug 14, 2015

Japan PM Shinzo Abe Invokes Past Apology in WWII Statement ; 'Nothing New', Say Chinese, South Korean Media

Abe is likely to include the words "apology" and "aggression" in his statement

Aug 14, 2015

Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM to Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, Address Indians in Dubai; Where to Watch LIVE

Narendra Modi will also visit the Masdar City near Abu Dhabi, which is known as a zero carbon city.

Aug 14, 2015

Parliament's Monsoon Session Washout: PM Modi Calls Upon NDA MPs to Expose Congress

The government may convene a brief session in September to secure the passage of some crucial bills, including the GST bill.

Aug 13, 2015

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Kos refugees: Migrants clash with police after being locked in stadium [video]

Footage shows police officers in Kos pushing migrants after clashes during the registration process at the sports stadium.

Aug 13, 2015

Rajiv Gandhi Swapped Bhopal Gas Tragedy Accused Anderson for Childhood Friend: Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj said Rajiv Gandhi wanted presidential pardon for Adil Shahryar, who was serving a 35-year sentence in the US.

Aug 13, 2015

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Burundi: Journalists in danger

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks to journalists about the struggles they face as violence rises in Burundi

Aug 12, 2015

India, Pakistan to Hold NSA-Level Talks on 23 August in Delhi; Sartaj Aziz Confirms Visit

Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it will send its national security adviser to Delhi next week.

Aug 13, 2015

Sri Lanka Elections: After a High Stakes Bet, Mahinda Rajapaksa's Future Hangs by Thread

Rajapaksa can throw a spanner in India-Sri Lanka ties but not drastically alter the course.

Aug 13, 2015

Rahul Gandhi's 'Cheat Sheet' Goes Viral on Twitter After Fiery Speech in Parliament Adjournment Motion

The points seen in the sheet are the very points Gandhi made in his fiery speech on Wednesday.

Aug 13, 2015

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Philip Hammond calls for rules-based approach to resolving South China Sea dispute

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond called for resolving territorial disputes in the South and East China Sea by focusing on arbitration rules, not the power of individual countries on 12 August, as a way to help end tensions in the region that have persisted since the end of World War Two.

Aug 12, 2015

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Australia conservative coalition blocks members from voting on gay marriage

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott flagged the possibility of putting a decision on same-sex marriage to the Australian public following the next election, after his conservative coalition government blocked its members from voting in favour of gay marriage.

Aug 12, 2015

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Donald Trump accuses political opponents of being owned by special interests

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked both his Republican challengers and leading Democrat Hillary Clinton for being in the pocket of special interest groups. In a wide ranging speech at a campaign stop in Birch Run, Michigan on 11 August, Trump also promised to put billionaire investor Carl Icahn in charge of trade negotiations with China and Japan.

Aug 12, 2015

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