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JNU row: Delhi Police detains 7 students; former Army officers threaten degree wapsi

The JNU Student Union president was arrested Friday on charges of sedition.

Feb 13, 2016

Obama govt to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan; India summons US ambassador

"We disagree with their rationale that such arms transfers help to combat terrorism," the External Affairs ministry said on Saturday.

Feb 13, 2016

'Involuntary removal' of Hong Kong bookseller a breach of 32-year-old pact with China, says UK

Lee Po is one of the five booksellers from Hong Kong who went missing in 2015 and resurfaced in China.

Feb 12, 2016

Syria: World powers agree on 'cessation of hostilities in a week' in Munich talks

The countries, along with the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), agreed to ensure humanitarian access to besieged areas within a week.

Feb 12, 2016

Jayalalithaa urges Modi to expedite pending rail projects in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu chief minister requested to allocate sufficient funds in the budget to complete certain railway projects in the state.

Feb 11, 2016

Donald Trump: US becoming a â€˜third-world countryâ€™

Fresh off his primary win in New Hampshire, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump set his sights on South Carolina, on 10 February, the next state to hold a primary. While Trump had been expected to win New Hampshires nominating contest, he swamped the Republican field by almost 20 points, demonstrating that his passionate, anti-establishment supporters could be relied on to show up and vote when it counts.

Feb 11, 2016

EU referendum: Lib Dem leader Tim Farron warns of Brexit

The NHS could be put under further pressure if the UK broke away from the EU, Tim Farron has suggested. The Liberal Democrat warned that elderly ex-pats, forced to return to Britain after a split from Brussels, would place a significant strain on public services.

Feb 11, 2016

Indian, US defence officials deny reports of dialogues on naval patrol in South China Sea

Reuters had cited a US military official as saying talks between India and the US included plans to launch joint naval patrols in the South China Sea.

Feb 11, 2016

US Senate approves fresh sanctions to cut off North Korea's funds

North Korea recently launched a rocket and tested a nuclear weapon, flouting UN sanctions.

Feb 11, 2016

London black cab protest: Watch thousands of drivers stage safety protest in Whitehall

The demonstration comes after Transport for London rejected a number of proposed regulations.

Feb 10, 2016

Nato set to boost eastern defence amid Russian â€˜aggressionâ€™

Backed by an increase in US military spending, Nato plans to boost its presence in eastern Europe to respond to any aggression from Russia, Nato Secretary General chief Jens Stoltenberg said on 10 February.

Feb 10, 2016

New Hampshire primary: Trump pledges to be â€˜best jobs president God createdâ€™

Riding a wave of voter anger at traditional politicians, billionaire Donald Trump won New Hampshires Republican presidential nominating contest on 9 February. Trump congratulated other candidates in the race but promised to soon return to his pugnacious approach. Tomorrow: boom, boom, he said, shadow boxing while his supporters cheered.

Feb 10, 2016

New Hampshire primary: Bernie Sanders victory â€˜sends a messageâ€™

US Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders thanked his opponent Hillary Clinton during his victory speech after the New Hampshire primary on 9 February. Secretary Clinton called and was very gracious in her congratulations, I thank her for her call and I congratulate her and her supporters for the vigorous campaign they ran in New Hampshire, Sanders said.

Feb 10, 2016