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Security heightened at Madras HC over DMK chief Karunanidhi's arrival; defamation case adjourned

A criminal defamation case was filed against Karunanidhi by Tamil Nadu Chief Minsiter J Jayalalithaa.

Jan 18, 2016

Iraq: Three Americans missing in Baghdad, suspected to have been kidnapped

State department spokesman John Kirby said the US is working with "full cooperation of the Iraqi authorities" to trace the abductees.

Jan 18, 2016

Iran says new US sanctions against ballistic missile programme 'not legal'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said Iran will promote its defense capabilities more seriously.

Jan 18, 2016

South China Sea? For Beijing, Taiwan is the No. 1 security issue

Tsai's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is at pains to stress its election will not cause a return to tensions.

Jan 18, 2016

Burkina Faso and Mali to coordinate forces after deadly attacks

Their prime ministers met on Sunday, two days after al Qaeda militants seized the Splendid Hotel in capital Ouagadougou.

Jan 18, 2016

Isis massacre: At least 300 killed, several held hostages in east Syria

Isis-affiliated news agency claimed the militant group seized Al-Baghaliyeh and surrounding areas after defeating the government forces.

Jan 17, 2016

Udupi Paryaya 2016 live streaming: Where to watch the religious event online

Watch the Paryaya 2016 live online.

Jan 17, 2016

Sushma Swaraj on 2-day trip to Palestine, Israel

Her visit is likely to reaffirm India's political, diplomatic and developmental support to Palestine.

Jan 17, 2016

At least 13 killed in suicide blast in Jalalabad

The bomb blast took place inside provincial council member Obaidullah Shinwari's house.

Jan 17, 2016

Maldives allows jailed former leader to travel to UK for surgery

President Abdullah Yameen's government has rejected the same request two months ago.

Jan 17, 2016

Obama declares emergency in Michigan over bad water: White House

Michigan Governor sent the Michigan National Guard to distribute bottled water and other supplies in the area earlier this week.

Jan 17, 2016

Iran: Sanctions lifted after Tehran complies with nuclear deal

The United States and Iran also swapped prisoners after the sanctions were lifted.

Jan 17, 2016

Nepal: Quake reconstruction work starts nine months on

Nepals prime minister inaugurated a mega reconstruction plan for close to a million homes.

Jan 16, 2016

Iran nuclear deal: Javad Zarif says sanctions on will be lifted on 16 January

International sanctions on Iran will be lifted on 16 January, when the United Nations nuclear agency declares Tehran has complied with an agreement to scale back its nuclear programme, Irans foreign minister said. Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrived in Vienna, headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN body expected to issue a report triggering the lifting of sanctions imposed by the United Nations, United States and European Union.

Jan 16, 2016

Burkina Faso attack: Troops rescue 100 hostages after ending hotel siege

Burkina Television (RTB) showed security forces during the operation to end a siege at Ouagadougou Splendid Hotel by al Qaeda fighters to the sound of explosions and heavy gunfire on 16 January. A military armoured emergency vehicle drove several times to the side of the hotel during the operation to rescue hostages.

Jan 16, 2016