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China Detains Canadian Couple Near North Korean Border for 'Stealing State Secrets'

China said it was investigating a Canadian couple for suspected theft of military and intelligence information.

Aug 5, 2014

Obama Grants Additional $225M for Israel's Iron Dome Defense System

US President Barack Obama has signed a bill authorizing an additional $225 million for Israel's Iron Dome missile system.

Aug 5, 2014

Modi Strengthening Bilateral Ties, Agrees to 'Review & Update' 1950 Indo-Nepal Peace Treaty

Narendra Modi has promised to address the suggestions of Nepal on the Indo-Nepal friendship treaty amendment and review it soon.

Aug 5, 2014

A new 72-hour ceasefire, brokered by Egypt, has been agreed between Israel and Gaza and came into force at 8am local time Tuesday.

Israel-Hamas Truce: New 72-Hour Cease-Fire Agreed After 'All Tunnels Destroyed'

A new 72-hour cease-fire, brokered by Egypt, has been agreed between Israel and Hamas and came into force at 8 am local time Tuesday.

Aug 5, 2014

Centre Plans for 3 Inter-State River-Linking Projects

The Union government has taken up detailed project reports (DPRs) on three inter-state river-linking projects - Ken-Betwa in Madhya Pradesh, Damanganga-Pinjal in Maharashtra and Par-Tapi-Narmada in Gujarat.

Aug 5, 2014

Vijay, Suriya Attend Protest over Controversial Article on Jayalalithaa

Several members of the Tamil film industry gathered on Monday to protest against the derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa published on Sri Lankan defence ministry's website.

Aug 4, 2014

AP, Telangana Demand Irrigation Water as Water Level at Srisailam Dam Goes up

As water level starts to increase in the Srisailam dam, both Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana have demanded the release of water for irrigation.

Aug 4, 2014

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa Pushed for the Ban on Sri Lankan Cricketers

Parliament Erupts over 'Derogatory' Sri Lankan Article against Jayalalithaa; Govt to Summon Envoy

The Parliament witnessed angry protests on Monday over the 'derogatory' article published by the Sri Lankan government against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, with AIADMK members disrupting sessions in both houses.

Aug 4, 2014

French President Francois Hollande and German President Joachim Gauck (R) attend a ceremony to commemorate the centenary of the start of World War One (WWI) at the Vieil Armand

100th Anniversary of WWI: Ceremonies Held in UK, Belgium

WWI Anniversary: Belgium and the UK are holding events in commemoration of the the day.

Aug 4, 2014

All-Party Meet Fails to Achieve Consensus on Insurance Bill

The all-party meeting convened on Monday, 4 August, to discuss on the controversial Insurance Bill enabling the Indian Union government to allow 49 per cent foreign investment in insurance sector, failed to work out a consensus.

Aug 4, 2014

China's Xinjiang Authorities Offer $48M for Those Hunting 'Terrorists'

Authorities in China's Xinjiang region have announced rewards of more than $48 million for those helping police hunt for "terrorists."

Aug 4, 2014

Modi in Nepal: Offers $1 Billion Loan, says Hydel Project Pending for 18 Years to Start Soon

Narendra Modi offered $1 Billion Loan to Nepal for infrastructural developments and said India is willing to develop a much deeper power trade between both nations.

Aug 4, 2014

Israel Tapped John Kerry's Phone during 2013 Gaza Peace Talks?

Israel reportedly spied on US Secretary of State John Kerry during the 2013 peace talks with the Palestinians.

Aug 3, 2014

A member of the Iraqi security forces takes position during a patrol looking for militants of the ISIS at the border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in June.

Saudi Arabia Seeks Help from Pakistan, Egypt to Secure Border from ISIS

The Saudi Arabia border near Iraq frontier is vulnerable as it lies near the Anbar province, which is largely held by ISIS forces.

Aug 3, 2014

Modi Praises Nepal's Political Transition Towards Multiparty Democracy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kathmandu to a colourful welcome of a ceremonial guard of honour on Sunday, where his Nepal counterpart Sushil Koirala personally received him.

Aug 3, 2014

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